Diner Drives Away, Fatal Fire, Vehicular Homicide: Patch Top Stories

SHREWSBURY, MA — From a new 9/11 memorial to questions about new police technology, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending May 27.

Historic Edgemere Diner Hits The Road

The World War II-era Route 20 diner was driven away on Wednesday morning. It will end up in the Catskills.

Private Company's Tech Directs Worcester Police, City Can't Say Where

Records about where the ShotSpotter Connect tool has sent Worcester police aren't available, according to city officials.

Body Found At Site Of Worcester Fire

The fire in a Greendale industrial building happened May 15, according to Worcester police.

After Worcester 5-Year-Old's Death, SUV Driver Charged

Candice Asare-Yeboah said the 5-year-old died Monday, about a month after a driver hit her along Stafford Street.

Long Planned Kosa Dispensary Opens In Marlborough

Marlborough's third cannabis retailer, originally called Vedi Naturals, has been in the works since late 2019.

Worcester May Tackle Housing Affordability With Zoning Law Change

The Worcester inclusionary zoning ordinance would require a minimum number of affordable units in new large developments.

Police ID Man Killed In I-290 Exit Crash

The single-vehicle crash happened Sunday near the Solomon Pond Mall exit.

Assabet Students Finish Shrewsbury 9/11 Memorial Made Of WTC Steel

Students in Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School metal fabrication class gave the memorial to Shrewsbury police recently.

Gas Station, Car Wash Eyed For Former Milford Restaurant

The owner of the Route 109 parcel will go before the zoning board of appeals soon for a public hearing.