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Refund Checks, State PD Boss Conviction, Canoe Burn: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Dunkin' child labor fine, new rubbish rules, EPA lawsuit, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a traditional canoe "burn" to a union boss' federal conviction , here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Nov. 4.
Ex MA State Police Union Boss Convicted In Racketeering Case
Dana Pullman, of Worcester, and a lobbyist turned the State Police Association of MA into a "racketeering enterprise," prosecutors said.
New Worcester Transportation Agency's Goal Is Streets For Everyone
For the first time ever, Worcester has a department working only on transportation. The goal: "safety, equity and sustainability."
$1M Scratch Ticket Winner In Wayland
The winner is accepting the lump-sum prize through a trust, keeping their anonymity intact.
AG Fines Worcester-Area Dunkin' Stores For 1,200 Child Labor Offenses
A Concord-based company that owns multiple Dunkin' locations will pay a six-figure fine, according to the attorney general.
New MA Rubbish Rule: No More Throwing Out Mattresses, Textiles
The new rule went into effect Nov. 1. Here's how to get rid of common household textiles.
Groups Sue EPA Over Stormwater Runoff Into Charles River
Big box stores, college campuses and other large watershed landowners need to be regulated quickly, the lawsuit says.
Local indigenous groups are creating a mishoon canoe for the first time in the postcolonial era. The process is on display for the public.
MA Refund Payments Will Start Going Out To Taxpayers
$2.94 billion in excess revenue will go back to taxpayers in refund checks that will start Nov. 1.
MA RMV Starts Enforcement Of New Inspection Sticker Rules
Drivers who are late in getting vehicles inspected will now face new penalties, according to state officials.
