False Gun Report Triggers Lockdowns, Man Hospitalized for Mental Health Evaluation
MEDWAY — A man who claimed there was someone with a gun, prompting a police search and three school lockdowns Tuesday afternoon, has been... Read More.
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Former Firefighter in Milford in Need of Kidney Transplant Amid Health Scare
MILFORD - John Hennessey, a former Milford firefighter, helped his local community stay safe for 32 years. Now, after being diagnosed with late-stage renal... Read More.
Medway Agricultural Committee Seeking New Members
MEDWAY — The Medway Agricultural Committee is looking for new members to help support local agriculture and preserve the town’s rural character. Officials say... Read More.
Westborough Library Renovation On Track for Fall Reopening
WESTBOROUGH — All systems are “go” on the renovation of the Westborough library. The library director tells the Community Advocate that the $12 million... Read More.
Brown University Police Chief Placed on Leave After Deadly Campus Shooting
PROVIDENCE — Brown University has placed its Chief of Police on leave as the school investigates the circumstances surrounding a recent campus shooting that... Read More.
Basement Fire Under Investigation on Pond Street in Franklin
FRANKLIN — The Franklin Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause of a basement fire that broke out Monday... Read More.
Fake Inspector Arrested After Cash Stolen from Milford Dunkin’
MILFORD — A man posing as an inspector at the Dunkin’ on South Main Street has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash from the... Read More.
Franklin Food Pantry Seeks Volunteer Engagement Manager
FRANKLIN — The Franklin Food Pantry is looking for a Volunteer Engagement Manager to help lead and support its volunteer program. The role focuses... Read More.
Westborough Advances Design Plans for East Main Street Corridor Improvements
WESTBOROUGH — Work is continuing on the design phase of planned improvements to the East Main Street corridor in Westborough. While the state is... Read More.
Hopkinton Launches 10-Year Review of Town Charter
HOPKINTON — Hopkinton’s Home Rule Charter is once again under review, as required by town law. The Town Manager says a committee has been... Read More.
Blackstone Police Comfort Dog Captain Featured in 2026 “Cash for K-9’s” Calendar
BLACKSTONE — The Blackstone Police Department’s comfort dog, Captain, is about to gain some calendar fame as Mr. April in the 2026 Cash for... Read More.
Fruit Street Bridge Reopens to Two-Way Traffic for Hopkinton and Westborough Drivers
HOPKINTON/WESTBOROUGH — Good news for drivers in Hopkinton and Westborough as the Fruit Street Bridge now has two lanes open, restoring two-way traffic after... Read More.