Abby Patkin
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MetroWest saw a sharp decline in teen marijuana use during the pandemic. Will it last?
As of last fall, only 21% of MetroWest high school students had ever used marijuana, down from 31% just three years prior, according to a survey. → Read More
Hazmat crews investigating 'unknown' substances found in Marlborough condo complex
For a second straight day, hazmat and bomb squad crews responded Wednesday to the Sheffield Court Condominiums on Boston Post Road. → Read More
Hazmat crews investigating 'unknown' substances found in Marlborough condo complex
For a second straight day, hazmat and bomb squad crews responded Wednesday to the Sheffield Court Condominiums on Boston Post Road. → Read More
James Arena-DeRosa will face off against Loring Barnes in 8th Middlesex general election
Holliston consultant and advocate James Arena-DeRosa has won the Democratic primary for the 8th Middlesex District state representative seat. → Read More
With food and supplies, Framingham neighbors tell city's homeless: 'You're not alone'
A "Neighborhood Give Back" in Framingham last Saturday focused on feeding the city's homeless population and providing them with basic supplies. → Read More
With food and supplies, Framingham neighbors tell city's homeless: 'You're not alone'
A "Neighborhood Give Back" in Framingham last Saturday focused on feeding the city's homeless population and providing them with basic supplies. → Read More
Natick looks to hold biolabs accountable, bar highest-risk ones from town
Natick is nearly finished drafting biolab regulations that would restrict certain laboratories and hold others accountable to the town. → Read More
Natick looks to hold biolabs accountable, bar highest-risk ones from town
Natick is nearly finished drafting biolab regulations that would restrict certain laboratories and hold others accountable to the town. → Read More
Natick is revisiting liquor policies. What does it mean for underage drinking, addiction?
Economic development and public health must go hand in hand as Natick seeks to drop some alcohol policy restrictions, according to Natick 180. → Read More
Tie-dye, crop tops and athleisure: What MetroWest kids are wearing back to school
Tie-dye, athleisure, crop tops and classics are on the fashion menu as MetroWest students prepare to head back to school. → Read More
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren celebrates college debt forgiveness at Belkin Lookout Farm
Sen. Elizabeth Warren celebrated student loan debt forgiveness in a stop at Natick's Lookout Farm, calling it a 'historic' victory. → Read More
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren celebrates college debt forgiveness at Belkin Lookout Farm
Sen. Elizabeth Warren celebrated student loan debt forgiveness in a stop at Natick's Lookout Farm, calling it a 'historic' victory. → Read More
Calling all cat lovers: This Natick show promises fun 'fur' the whole family
The highlight of NEMO's upcoming cat show in Natick will be the costume contest, which requires furry felines to wear their outfits for 30 seconds. → Read More
Judge sets bail for driver charged in wrong-way fatal Hopkinton crash
A Framingham District Court judge set bail at $100,000 for a man who allegedly drove the wrong way down I-495 Wednesday, causing a fatal collision. → Read More
Judge sets bail for driver charged in wrong-way fatal Hopkinton crash
A Framingham District Court judge set bail at $100,000 for a man who allegedly drove the wrong way down I-495 Wednesday, causing a fatal collision. → Read More
Man dies in multi-vehicle crash on I-495 in Hopkinton. Charges filed against Taunton man
A man died in a crash on I-495 in Hopkinton. Authorities said his car was struck by a Taunton resident Devin Arroyo driving the wrong way. → Read More
Framingham's first mayor is back on the campaign trail, but not for herself
Back on the campaign trail to stump for women candidates, former Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer said she's looking for her "next big chapter." → Read More
After months of review, Natick is moving to relax its alcohol policies. What to know
The Select Board recently voted to seek to eliminate seating requirements for liquor license holders — the first of many proposals in the works. → Read More
That's a wrap. Actors Company of Natick marks first season of 'theater with purpose'
Actors Company of Natick, a new nonprofit, is dedicated to bringing "theater with a purpose" to MetroWest. Here's how its first season went. → Read More
Natick officials settle cannabis shop's driveway debate, approve plans
The Planning Board settled its protracted debate over an adult-use cannabis retailer's driveway, approving a two-driveway plan for reLeaf Alternative. → Read More