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Catholic Block, Abduction Attempt, Drone OK: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Off-duty firefighter rescues, Prius thieves, restaurant takeover, new RMV office, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a break-in at a fire station to a flag controversy, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending June 17.
Worcester School's Catholic Ties Revoked Over LGBTQ, BLM Flags
In a decree, Worcester Diocese Bishop Robert McManus banned the Nativity School from holding mass and calling itself a Catholic school.
Man Smashes Westborough Fire HQ, Aims Infrared Thermometer At Police
The Northborough man is facing multiple charges after the Monday incident at the Milk Street fire station.
Milford Woman Heads Repeal Effort Over Licenses For Undocumented Law
Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Charlie Baker veto of the Work & Family Mobility Act, which grants licenses to residents with no legal status.
Attempted Kidnapping Leads To Arrest Of Boylston Man, 59
The man chased the child down Mill Road on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
MA RMV Planning Customer Service Center In MetroWest Area
Marlborough, Milford, Westborough and several other local towns are possible sites, according to a legal notice.
Worcester Police Drone Backed By Councilors After Policy Revisions
The council voted 7 to 3 to support Worcester's first police drone after nearly three months of debate focused mainly on civil rights.
Wayland police have received several reports from local Prius owners after thieves targeted a pricey car part.
Firefighter Dove Into Lake Quinsigamond To Save Drowning Man
The 30-year-old jumped or fell from the Burns Bridge on Tuesday evening. He was pronounced dead after being pulled from the water.
Conrad's In Sudbury Will Transform Into New Restaurant
The Sudbury Select Board this week approved a transfer of Conrad's licenses to a new owner, who already operates another local restaurant.
Off-Duty Westborough Firefighter Helped Save Man In Cardiac Arrest
The Westborough firefighter and paramedic was at an event in Boston when he saw someone collapse.
2 Teens Shot In Worcester In Separate Weekend Incidents: Police
The 15-year-old and 17-year-old were not seriously injured in the shootings, police said.
