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Bricks for the Blind: Newton MA man adapts Legos for visually impaired

Metrowest Daily News 24 Feb 2026
Founder of Bricks for the Blind, Matthew Shifrin of Newton. Matthew Shifrin, 28, of Newton, explains the mission of his nonprofit, Bricks for the Blind, founded in 2023 ... But imagine being blind or visually impaired ...
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Dig-out time: How much snow did Framingham get? How about Milford?

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
What exactly is the difference between a blizzard and a snow squall?. Following dangerous blizzard conditions in the Midwest, AccuWeather's Anna Azallion breaks down the differences between the definitions of blizzards and snow squalls.
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Does Framingham have school Tuesday? What about Milford? Here's a list

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
Here's a list of who has already made that call.ACCEPT Educational Collaborative, Medway - closedACCEPT Educational Collaborative, Natick - closedAssabet Valley Collaborative, Marlborough - ...
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Framingham MA dairy farm says it needs $3M in CPA funds. Here's why

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
Eastleigh Farm in Framingham is looking to the city's Community Preservation Act (CPA) money for financial support in helping to ensure the 112-acre property remains undeveloped ... they love Framingham.
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Hudson MA Police to hire community service officers. What they will do

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
The Hudson Police Department has started a pilot program in which non-sworn, unarmed men and women known as "community service officers" will be working in town this summer ... They will not be armed and will not perform law enforcement functions.
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Yankee Quilters Guild hosts this award winner at Franklin MA meeting

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
The Yankee Quilters Guild is hosting award-winning quilter Barbara Graceffa during its next meeting, which takes place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin ... The program has a $5 fee for non-members.
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Project Bread's Walk for Hunger is May 3 in Boston. How to sign up

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
Registration is open for Project Bread's Walk for Hunger, an annual fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, May 3, in Boston ... Other anti-hunger organizations are invited to participate through Project Bread's co-fundraising program, The Commonwealth.
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Massachusetts blizzard leaves over 80,000 without power. See live maps

Metrowest Daily News 23 Feb 2026
Gov. Healey declares state of emergency before expected snowstorm. Gov. Maura Healey declares a state of emergency with strong snowstorm expected to hit the state ... As of 6.30 a.m ... Eversource was reporting 51,025 without power in Eastern Mass.
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Framingham announces snow parking ban, trash pickup delay. What about school?

Metrowest Daily News 22 Feb 2026
Framingham officials have announced that an emergency snow parking ban will take effect at 7 p.m ... In a Facebook post on Friday, Framingham Public Schools officials said a final decision regarding ...
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Leominster woman ID'd in fatal Route 9 crash in Southborough

Metrowest Daily News 22 Feb 2026
(This story has been updated with additional information.). SOUTHBOROUGH – Authorities have identified the victim of the motor vehicle crash on Friday, Feb ... The crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20.
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Hudson MA talk explores life of performer, dance icon 'Miss Jean'

Metrowest Daily News 21 Feb 2026
Hudson residents are invited to learn about a local dance icon who made her mark on both sides of the Atlantic ... on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at First Federated Church, Central Street, Hudson (downstairs), according to a community announcement.
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Framingham MA Fire Dept. promotes Mark Stefanini to lieutenant

Milford Daily News 20 Feb 2026
Mark Stefanini's recent promotion to Framingham fire lieutenant was formally recognized during a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Feb ... Stefanini was hired by the Framingham Fire Department on May 1, 2013; his promotion to lieutenant occurred on Jan.
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Hudson, Ashland brewer will be at this MA Beer Week brunch event

Metrowest Daily News 20 Feb 2026
Clover Road Brewing Co., which has locations in Hudson and Ashland, will represent the MetroWest region during "Brunch with the Brewers," the grand finale of Massachusetts Beer Week on Sunday, March 15, in Boston. The event will be held from 11 a.m.
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Brockton survivor of Station nightclub fire revives 'amazing' tribute

Metrowest Daily News 20 Feb 2026
Twenty-three years ago to the day, Paul Bertolo's life was changed forever. On Feb. 20, 2003, the Brockton resident survived the fire at The Station night club in Rhode Island, which claimed the lives of 100 people ... The devastating fire occurred on Feb.
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