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Odd Landmarks, Kidnapping, Mass Pike Chase: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories from Patch: Moped crash in Ashland, reservoir closes in drought, Eurie Stamps emails, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a bunch of scary sites in Massachusetts to a deadly I-495 crash, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending Oct. 16.
6 Scary Landmarks In MA To Visit This October
From witch caves to a skull tomb, check out these scary landmarks across Massachusetts.
Man Stabbed, Woman Taken Captive During Worcester Incident
The incident began when a man robbed a woman, and then took her on a ride through Worcester. He is facing a kidnapping charge, among many other charges.
Leonard Morse ER Closure Date Set For October's End
The hospital's owner, Tenet Healthcare, is consolidating emergency care at Framingham Union Hospital.
Framingham Mayor Won't Terminate Officer In Stamps Death: Emails
An email exchange this summer between the mayor and a local resident shows what she thinks about firing the officer involved in Eurie Stamps' 2011 shooting death.
Marlborough Walcott Heritage Farms Project Gets Key Approvals
The major apartment project would take over a farm along Route 20 east of downtown Marlborough.
Framingham Cancels Halloween Event, Urges Safety Precautions
Framingham is not banning trick-or-treating, as some other "high-risk" cities have.
The man drove off the roadway while trying to avoid an animal, state police said.
Worcester Preparing For Winter Coronavirus 'Explosion': Augustus
Worcester is stockpiling PPE and preparing to distribute vaccines as cases rise heading into winter.
Milford, Sudbury and Natick all saw a rise in cases recently, bumping each town higher on the state's weekly risk map.
Woman Crashes On Pike In Framingham During Police Pursuit
The Thursday evening pursuit ended near exit 12 along the Mass Pike when the woman crashed.
Worcester Shuts Down Reservoir Amid Drought
The city's water reserves are at about 63 percent as the state continues through a severe drought.
Moped Rider Seriously Hurt In Collision With Car In Ashland
The rider was hit Thursday night along Route 135 and was airlifted to a local hospital.
