Rail Trail Lawsuit, Bus Cuts, Local Oscar Nominee: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From cuts to the local bus system to a three Oscar nominations for a local, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending Jan. 27.

Marlborough Kids' Christmas Tree Pickup Nets $550 For Food Pantry

Ken Vigeant and his two grandsons ended up pickup up about 100 trees across the city after Christmas.

Worcester Councilors Cry Foul As WRTA Friday Bus Cuts Begin

One Worcester city councilor called it "problematic" that the bus system is enacting cuts without a public process.

Marlborough Man Dies After Wrong-Way I-290 Collision

The incident happened Sunday night near the Kelley Square exit along I-290 in Worcester.

Lawsuit Over Sudbury Eversource, Rail Trail Project Dismissed By Judge

But a legal fight that dates to 2016 over the Eversource project — and a connected MA Central Rail Trail extension — is not over.

U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark's Daughter Arrested At Boston Protest

The Democratic Minority Whip's daughter was caught vandalizing property, according to Boston police.

Westborough's Daniel Kwan Gets 3 Top Academy Award Nominations

Kwan, an Emerson grad, co-directed and wrote "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

New Car Wash Planned At Milford Shopping Plaza

A Canton-based company will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals soon to discuss plans for the car wash.

LEGO Moving Americas HQ To Boston From Connecticut

The LEGO Group will complete the move from Enfield, Conn., by 2026, the company said Tuesday.

Dive Team Joins Search For Brittany Tee: Police

Brittany Tee was last seen Jan. 10 leaving a home in Brookfield. The search so far has focused on wooded areas.