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Rebate Checks, New Homicide Charge, Free Buses: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Fundraiser for mom killed in crash, new life for big box store, local athletes go international, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a renewal of free bus service to a new charge in a hit-and-run case, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Sept. 23.
WRTA Buses Will Stay Free Into 2023, Board Decides
Thursday's vote will push WRTA's fare-free experiment into its third year, one of only two known transit systems in the nation to do so.
Milford Woman Faces New Charge In Framingham Boy's Hit-And-Run Death
Melissa Knight, of Milford, hit and killed the 4-year-old from Framingham on Easter Sunday in 2017.
Wayland-Weston Crew Alumni Go To Europe For World Rowing Championships
Watch four locals compete this week in the World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic.
Fundraiser Aids Shrewsbury Teen Whose Mother Died In Crash
April Handley died Thursday after she collided with a school bus along South Quinsigamond Avenue.
Former Marlborough Big Box Store Will Be Hub For Electric Vehicle Tech
A Northborough company will use the Donald Lynch Boulevard building for its thermal barrier products related to reusable batteries.
Worcester Man Charged In NH Child Sex Assault: Police
Nashua police arrested Jhonathan Vincent, 33, on a warrant over the weekend.
The state will send nearly $3 billion back to state residents. Find out when it's coming, and how much you'll get.
Should Worcester Allow Homeless To Camp? No Easy Answers, Experts Say
With a growing unsheltered population, Worcester needs new ideas in its approach to people living outdoors, advocates say.
Framingham Health Director Exits, Second In Role Since 2020
Alexandra DePalo took over as former health director Sam Wong's successor in fall 2021.
Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Suspended Over 'Violations Of Team Policies'
In a brief statement late Thursday, the Celtics officially suspended Udoka for the upcoming NBA season.
