Mass. snowfall totals: Which cities, towns got the most snow?
In what may have been a preview of this weekend’s coming snowstorm, which is currently projected to drop 12 inches in some parts of the state, areas of Massachusetts received significant snowfall on Wednesday night. Central Massachusetts saw more than 4 inches in some towns, while parts of Western...
CPC unanimously approves articles for ATM warrant, including Carbone’s land purchase recommendation
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved an article for the May 2 Annual Town Meeting warrant recommending the purchase of the Carbone’s Restaurant site for open space and town use. The town expressed interest in purchasing the Carbone’s Restaurant property, located at 280 Cedar Street,...
Victim of fatal Oakham house fire identified, accidental factors under investigation
Officials say investigators found a space heater and other possible ignition sources where the fatal fire began. Investigators are examining accidental factors in an Oakham fire that claimed a man’s life and destroyed his home Wednesday. Ajay Batra, 55, has been identified as the sole victim of the fatal...
Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY, MA — Two people were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop on Boston Turnpike on Jan. 21, 2026. Detective Vieira observed a green Toyota RAV4 fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Boston Turnpike and Lakeview Avenue at approximately 10:37 a.m., according to the...
MA: SOME TOWNS FACING PLOW DRIVER, SALT SHORTAGES
Some towns in Worcester County, Massachusetts are facing salt and plow driver shortages ahead of this weekend's massive winter storm. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Newport Restaurant Group to open Avvio Ristorante in Millbury, Massachusetts
Newport Restaurant Group announced Wednesday it will open a new Avvio Ristorante at The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury, Massachusetts, marking the company’s fifth restaurant in the Commonwealth and first in Worcester County. The restaurant, located at 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, is scheduled to open in...
The Delicious Chocolate Shop in Massachusetts You Need to Visit for a Sweet Treat
When I first moved to Salem many years ago, I immediately fell in love with the rich history and celebratory spirit of this unique North Shore community. I spent days exploring the fascinating museums, eclectic stores, and delicious restaurants scattered throughout the city’s limits. Along the way, I discovered Salem...
A year after snow plowing debacle, Worcester hopes to dig out of bad reputation
Worcester resident Angela Stockdale is already dreading the possibility of heavy snow this weekend, and her city’s past performance in snow cleanup isn’t helping. The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a winter storm watch for Worcester County and 12 other counties in the state, with forecasts predicting the...
Worcester police investigate after window shatters on plow truck
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is investigating what caused a window to shatter on a plow truck that was removing snow from city streets early in the morning Thursday, Jan. 22. Shortly before 2 a.m., police responded to the area of 5 Sterling St. for a report of a plow truck with a shattered passenger...
Cause not certain as officials ID man killed in Oakham blaze
OAKHAM − Fire officials say the deadly blaze on Skyline Drive early Wednesday, Jan. 21, appears to be accidental, possibly tied to a space heater. Investigators have been unable to make a clear determination of the cause, citing the extensive damage to the house at 67 Skyline Drive. Authorities on Thursday identified...
