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PFAS Lawsuit, 3,000 Apartments, Brady Retirement: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: More drones, rash of overdoses, top tuba player, arctic air, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a meeting on a homeless shelter to a lawsuit over harmful chemicals, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending Feb. 3.
Wayland Suing DuPont, 3M Over PFAS Contamination In Town
The lawsuit comes after Wayland found high levels of PFAS chemicals in town drinking water wells.
Milford Had 8 Overdoses In Five Days Linked To Dangerous Drug Combo
Milford police have arrested a Marlborough man in connection to the sale of cocaine laced with fentanyl.
6 Weeks In, Worcester Residents Still Grappling With Homeless Shelter
The Blessed Sacrament homeless shelter opened Dec. 19. City officials met with residents Monday to update them on what's happened since.
Tom Brady Will Retire — This Time 'For Good'
Brady informed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he would retire early Wednesday before posting a video on Twitter about the news.
Arctic Cold, Strong Winds To Hit MA: Warnings, Wind Speeds
Friday will start off bitterly cold in Massachusetts, and it'll only get colder and more blustery from there.
Worcester Police Will Operate 2 Drones After Years Of Tests
Worcester police are planning to launch drones soon. The department has bought two devices, surprising some in city government.
3,000 Worcester Apartments Now Planned Ahead Of New Affordability Law
Worcester councilors will continue to debate inclusionary zoning. Meanwhile, developers are getting projects in before the law takes effect.
Top Tuba Player In MA Is From Marlborough High School
Senior Jackson Clemons came out on top at the 2023 All State Music Festival, and is headed toward a symphony performance.
Shots Fired Near Worcester Courthouse: Police
Police did not immediately find any victims following the Thursday morning incident.
Milford's Al Hartz To Make 25th Red Sox Spring Training Trip In 2023
In 2023, Al Hartz will make a pit stop at Polar Park in Worcester before the long drive to the spring training site in Fort Myers, Fla.
Which MA Members Of Congress Voted To Denounce Socialism?
An anti-socialism resolution backed by a Florida Republican drew broad bipartisan support on Thursday.
