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Sewage Spill, Murder Charge, Toxic Algae: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: New restaurants, Route 20 hawk rescue, church sex abuse report, battery-powered commuter trains, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a church sex abuse report to multiple toxic algae sightings, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending July 15.
After Sex Abuse Investigation, Worcester Soup Kitchen Leader Resigns
A report released Thursday into sex abuse allegations against William Riley was left mostly redacted.
MBTA Eyes Battery Powered Trains Along Worcester Line: Report
The “discontinuous electrification” idea would offer a less costly way to electrify diesel trains along commuter rail lines.
The Coop Opens Westborough Location Downtown
The Westborough outpost of the Millbury-based wing spot has been in the works for months.
2-Alarm Fire At Wyman-Gordon Draws Regional Response
Firefighters from Westborough and Sutton joined the fight against the Thursday morning blaze.
Worcester Reports Large Sewage Overflow Into Blackstone River
The sewage overflow happened early Thursday morning near Tobias Boland Way, according to Worcester officials.
Man Charged With Murder In Webster Killing Of Joseph Bottis
Joseph Bottis was found dead at a Main Street shopping plaza in June. He died of blunt injuries to the skull, an autopsy found.
The hawk was found severely injured Wednesday morning by two passersby along the Boston Post Road.
Cyanobacteria Alert For Lake Cochituate: MA DPH
Local residents should avoid boating and swimming and keep pets away from some parts of the lake.
Toxic Algae Found At Shrewsbury Pond
Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, can sicken people and pets, according to health officials.
Vegan Nest Closes In Worcester, But New Vegan Café Coming
Downtown Worcester will lose one vegan restaurant, but will soon gain another one.
