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Scouts Vandalized, Snakes, Fatal Stabbing: Patch Top Stories
See this week's top stories: Ed Augustus stepping down, new BBQ spot coming, life for a new theater, gun play at supermarket, more.
WAYLAND, MA — From the death of beloved funeral director Peter Stefan to a vandalized scout house, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 25.
Wayland Scouts Left Reeling After Vandals Damage Scout House
Three vandals wreaked havoc in a building used by Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts in Wayland. The repairs may cost $20,000 or more, leaders say.
Worcester City Manager's Departure Heralds Change Year In City
City Manager Ed Augustus' departure from City Hall may be the biggest shakeup in a year when Worcester will see lots of political change.
Man In Marlborough Gun Incident Charged After Traffic Stop
Marlborough police had been looking for the 18-year-old after a gun incident at a Route 20 shopping plaza in January.
Peter Stefan, Humanitarian Worcester Mortician, Dies At Age 85
Stefan was known for providing burials for the poor, multiple runs for office and for burying Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
Westborough Prepares To Market Vacant Theater Property
The town wants to begin accepting redevelopment proposals this spring for the Route 9 site after taking possession of the property.
Shrewsbury Police To Step Up Enforcement Near Crosswalks
Shrewsbury police say they've seen an increase in complaints about drivers failing to yield for pedestrians.
Jeremy Robin was found guilty in October in the 2017 stabbing of a Holliston man.
Westborough Snake Show Will Highlight Local Species
The Gloucester nonprofit Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will be in Westborough this weekend showing off the snakes of New England.
Worcester Hit Polar Park Development With Noncompliance Letter
The SOMA development by Madison Properties failed to report hiring goals for several months, counter to Worcester's tax incentive policy.
Marlborough Woman Makes $250K Gift To Library Honoring Parents
A community room at the Marlborough Public Library will be named for Marion and David Grice after their daughter's gift.
New Restaurant The Coop In Westborough Gets Milestone Approval
The Coop is planning to open its second location outside Millbury this spring.
