Community Corner
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.

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.
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.