Braces Lawsuit, New Eateries, Crime Prediction: Patch Top Stories

Framingham MA

05 March, 2021

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WORCESTER, MA — From a possibly premature deal over a crime forecasting tool to an armed robbery in Milford, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 5. Worcester Company Fined $450K Over Adulterated Heating Oil The heating oil provided under a state contract contained too much biodiesel, according to state prosecutors. Video: Milford Armed Robbery Leads To Crash; Suspects At-Large The Sunday night incident left a driver injured after the robbers crashed immediately following the heist. The Farmer's Daughter In Sudbury Sets Opening Date It's time to start making your brunch plans — a long awaited breakfast spot is about to open. Worcester PD Signed Deal To Use Crime Forecast Tool In December Worcester police agreed to buy a controversial crime forecasting software in December, weeks before the public knew about it. Marlborough Hospital Moves Coronavirus Vaccinations To Marriott The city's "mini mega" vaccine site still isn't official, but vaccines are being handed out at a new location. MA Panini Chain Expanding To Shoppers World In Framingham More good news for local food lovers. The Hot Panini chain is opening its most eastern location in the state in Framingham. 2 Men Arrested In Marlborough For Cocaine, Fentanyl Trafficking The men were wanted as part of a MetroWest Drug Taskforce investigation. AG Sues Framingham Orthodontist Claiming MassHealth Fraud Among other allegations, the AG says The Braces Place chain prolonged dental treatments. Some of those complaints originated from Brazilian Framingham residents. First Worcester Economic Empowerment Cannabis Store Opens New Dia has been in the works since 2017 and is the first store in Worcester owned and operated by a person of color. Framingham's ātac Can't Reopen Yet, But More Programs Coming New state rules allow performing arts venues to reopen, but smaller ones like ātac aren't just yet. Hear how they plan to move forward as coronavirus cases decline.