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Gun Buyback, Fatal Collisions, Jan. 6 Jail Time: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Chief resigns after harassment claims, new shelter, rail trail fight, fatal shooting.
WORCESTER, MA — From several fatal road incidents to a local Christmas lights guide, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending Dec. 9.
In Battle Over Sudbury Rail Line, Opponents Get Warren, Markey Support
The latest turn in a battle over a project that would mean a new section of the Mass Central Rail Trail relies on federal intervention.
2 Dead In Wrong-Way Route 20 Collision: State Police
A Southbridge man and a Long Island woman both died in the Wednesday morning collision.
Westborough Man Arrested In Worcester Fatal Shooting
The 31-year-old victim was found at a Highland Street Honey Farms Wednesday morning.
Holliston Woman Dies In I-495 Crash: State Police
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6 p.m. Thursday at the Milford-Bellingham line, according to state police.
11 Awesome Christmas Light Displays: See What Neighbors Recommend
These light displays in MetroWest and the Worcester areas are dazzling, according to locals.
Sexual Harassment Claims Led To Wayland Chief's Resignation: Inquiry
Wayland will pay the former chief nearly $400,000 in exchange for the resignation, which follows harassment allegations earlier this year.
New Winter Homeless Shelter In Worcester Follows Hotel Grace Closure
With temperatures dropping and homelessness rising, Blessed Sacrament Church will have room for about 60 unsheltered residents this winter.
CT Man, 62, Dies In I-395 Crash After Medical Emergency: State Police
The Monday rush hour crash just south of the Mass Pike interchange slowed traffic due to a lane closure.
$108M Sought From Feds For Better Worcester-Springfield Rail Link
The federal grant would upgrade tracks between the two cities, a step toward the East-West commuter rail link to Boston.
Fatal Grafton Street Crash Came After Police Stop
Two people died in the Saturday crash in Worcester, which stemmed from a road rage incident, police said.
Trade Guns For Gift Cards In Worcester Area During Annual Buyback
Eight local police departments will be accepting firearms during this year's Guns to Gardens event on Dec. 10.
Ex-Natick Official Sentenced For Role In Jan. 6 Riot At U.S. Capitol
Suzanne Ianni, a former Natick Town Meeting member, was sentenced Friday for her role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
