$100K Up For Grabs, UTV Wreck, Best Towns: Patch Top Stories

Worcester MA

22 October, 2021

10:22 AM

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FRAMINGHAM, MA — From a new robotics factory to a tense election forum, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Oct. 22. $100K Framingham Lotto Ticket Is About To Disappear A winning ticket purchased at a Framingham gas station in 2020 is about to expire, according to lottery officials. Worcester Candidates React To Anti-Gay Comments In Schools Race Several Worcester School Committee candidates are responding to accusations that Shanel Soucy made anti-LGBTQ remarks online. Amazon Opens Westborough Robotics Factory With 200 Jobs The Seattle-based company celebrated the opening with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. Big School Spending Choices In Natick, Including School Closure Two upcoming meetings in Natick will cover needed capital expenses, with one focusing on a possible Johnson Elementary closure. Why Marlborough Mayor Vigeant Is Seeking 6th Term: Questionnaire Hear from the incumbent mayor about development, transportation and plans for a sixth term in the 2021 Patch candidate questionnaire. Clash Over Race, Ethics At Worcester D1 Candidate Forum In what is being framed as the most pivotal 2021 race in Worcester, incumbent Sean Rose and challenger Rick Cipro met face-to-face Thursday. 9 Spooky Landmarks In MA To Visit This October See where witches, UFOs, spiders and devils dwell in Massachusetts (and see some nice foliage while you're at it). Fundraiser Aids Framingham Man Hurt In NH Off-Road Accident Greg Cunningham was riding an off-road vehicle in Berlin, NH, Saturday when the vehicle flipped and crushed his arm. Milford Ranked Among Top Towns In U.S., New List Says See where Milford and other local cities and towns ranked among more than 1,300 cities and towns in the U.S. on the WalletHub list. Man Charged In Teen's Shooting Arrested Again In Worcester Gary Goyette, 27, got into an altercation with Worcester officers over the weekend, police said.