UMass Investigates Employee At Capitol Riot: Patch PM

Worcester MA

08 January, 2021

3:11 PM

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WORCESTER, MA — Welcome to the end of a long, chaotic, upsetting week — and it's only the first one of 2021. In Worcester, the UMass Memorial healthcare system — which operates hospitals in Worcester, Marlborough and Leominster — is investigating whether one of its employees was present at the violent Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of people from across the country have been arrested in connection to the riot, including a 33-year-old Pittsfield man. Multiple people identified on social media have also been fired or forced to resign from jobs, including a Pennsylvania lawmaker and a Chicago CEO. Here's what else we've been keeping an eye on this Friday: Milford Target Worker Threatened During Robbery The robbery happened around 8 p.m. Thursday, and the two perpetrators were able to get away, according to the police log. Wellesley PD Reopen Great Plain Avenue After 2 Car Crash Great Plain Avenue is reopened between Wellesley Avenue and the Needham line. Framingham's 2021 State Of The City Will Be Virtual The Jan. 14 Framingham State of the City address will be broadcast on Facebook, AccessFramingham and the government channel. Needham-Based Tripadvisor Launches New Social Distancing Platform Crowdfree will track when businesses and public places have peak and low crowd times to help users effectively social distance. Foxwoods Casino Shooter Arrested In Worcester: Police Barry Jumpp, 29, and a second man were arrested and charged by Worcester police and U.S. Marshals on Thursday.