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Burglary Series, New Trail, Healey Here: Patch Top Stories

See the week's top stories: Search for body in local lake, Christmas trees turned into food, insurrection update, more.

A Marlborough man and his grandkids are collecting Christmas trees with proceeds partly going to a local food bank.
A Marlborough man and his grandkids are collecting Christmas trees with proceeds partly going to a local food bank. (Courtesy Ken Vigeant)

WORCESTER, MA — From a charitable Christmas tree collection to a series of break-ins, these were the top stories on Patch over the first week of 2023.

MA Link To RI: Work On Blackstone River Greenway Extension To Start

A three-year, $11.3 million project is a major piece of two larger trails in southern Worcester County.

Body Pulled From Lake Quinsigamond After Long Search

Shrewsbury, Worcester and state crews conducted the search Tuesday near the Burns Memorial Bridge.

Jan. 6 Insurrection Anniversary: Where MA Cases Stand 2 Years Later

More than 900 people have been charged, including nine people from Massachusetts.

After Series Of Burglaries, Westborough Police Seek Tips On Intruders

The break-ins occurred over the last few days at businesses along Route 9 and in a housing development.

New Worcester City Manager Will Be Highest Paid In 30 Years: Contracts

See how Worcester City Manager Eric Batista's compensation package compares to predecessors dating back to 1993.

Marlborough Man's Christmas Tree Pickup Is Part Lesson, Part Charity

Ken Vigeant and his two grandsons will dispose of your Christmas tree for $10, with half going to a local food bank.

Wayland High School Band Seeks MetroWest Gigs For Seniors

The band Shouting Rustlers got its start at a gig at the Carriage House in Wayland, but wants to perform at similar communities locally.

MA Gov. Maura Healey Takes Office: Top Issues In First Term

Here's what Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said she'd like to tackle in the coming months.

Double-Stabbing At Worcester Liquor Store Ends In Arrest

Worcester police arrested a 42-year-old Berkeley Street man after the stabbings.