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Wave Of Store Closings, Listeria, IRS Refund Stall: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories: Superintendent on leave, ice sculpture vandalism, police bodycams coming, more.
WORCESTER, MA — From a fundraiser ended by vandalism to two local chains closing stores, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending Feb. 10.
Worcester Bodycam Policy Left Out Key ACLU Recommendations
Worcester police may begin wearing bodycams by Feb. 27. A new policy governs who, what, when and where police can record.
4 More MA Bed, Bath & Beyond Stores Closing, Company Says
The closures announced this week join five announced by Bed, Bath & Beyond at the end of January.
Loyal Companion Closing 18 MA Stores After Bankruptcy Filing
The pet store chain will remain open until the end of February. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.
Judge Orders Cleanup Of Downtown Marlborough Development Site
163-175 Main St. was supposed to become a 67-unit apartment building. Instead, it became a blight, according to a lawsuit.
After Vandalism, Westborough Ice Sculpture Fundraiser Called Off
The Westborough Athletic and Social Association fundraiser revolved around guessing when an ice sculpture would melt.
Wayland Superintendent Omar Easy On Leave After Inquiry Into Conduct
The Wayland School Committee announced Superintendent Omar Easy's leave Thursday, but have been silent since.
The Elm Park tower was damaged by extreme cold temperatures over the weekend. The building's electrical system needs to be replaced.
IRS May Tax Massachusetts Refunds Sent In 2022 Under 62F Law
The Internal Revenue Service is asking some taxpayers to wait to file federal returns due to the status of refunds sent last year.
Big Changes Coming To Worcester Human Rights, Equity Systems: Batista
A new office in city hall would be empowered to investigate rights issues, including complaints involving police and other city employees.
Framingham Firm Buys Downtown Westborough Shopping Center
The former downtown Westborough industrial complex was rebuilt in 2008 with retail and condominiums.
MA Listeria Recall: More Than 400 Products Included, FDA Says
The possibly contaminated products sold in Massachusetts include breakfast foods, fruit cups and sandwiches.
