This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Illegal Immigration Protest: Two stories that focused on the visit by Ecuadorian officials to Milford, and a protest outside Milford Town Hall, were among the week's most popular. The post on the meeting Wednesday night was shared by 183 people on Facebook. The image gallery of protesters, standing outside in the rain, then inside Town Hall, also was popular. 2. Bikers' Rally. A good cause drew more than 200 motorcyclists to Scioli's Pizza Bar Sunday: a benefit ride for the My One Wish Foundation. The ride to Mt…
This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Fish Man, Come Back. Angelo the Fish Man, as Angelo Pirri is known here, has a loyal and vocal following. The Rhode Island fisherman was told recently by state authorities he will need to upgrade his truck to continue selling fresh shellfish and fish in Massachusetts. Pirri also was fined for not holding a state license. Customers are angry that he hasn't been in town since, and want him back. 2. Blooming Chestnut. The discovery of an American chestnut tree on the Milford Upper Charles Trail, in bloom, was an …
This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Pups at Play. We always wondered what went on at the Lucky Dogs Dog Daycare, and now we know. Dogs have time in wading pools, get to run around outside, and even sit on comfy chairs. A business profile of the dog daycare was among the most popular posts of the week, drawing 25 "likes" on Facebook. 2. A Guilty Plea. Just before his trial was set to begin, a Mendon man pleaded guilty Wednesday to 40 federal charges, relating to the theft and resale of equipment that belonged to his former employer, Waters Corp. of …
This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Arrests Around Picnic: The Portuguese Picnic drew more than 15,000 people last weekend, according to a crowd estimate by Milford Police. So, to put it in perspective, the arrests in the area around the picnic were few. But an article that highlighted who is accused of doing what was the most popular of the week. 2. Police Logs: Every police log posted in the past week spent some time in the "most viewed" spot. The logs are written from police dispatch records. The latest edition described a motorist, in …
This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Milford Water: First it was brown, murky water. Then it was the news that the Milford Water Company had, for the third time, exceeded the state threshold for a contaminant. Articles on the state of public drinking water in Milford were the most viewed this week, and drew the most comments from readers. 2. Gov. Deval Patrick's Visit: The governor drew an audience of about 100 people at his visit this week to Draper Memorial Park, but many more people viewed the photos and video of his stop in Milford. The photo …
This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Country Club Lane Fires: A string of fires continued this week at Milford Country Club, and by Thursday, police had made an arrest. On the Fourth of July, a story about a second mail structure burning to the ground was among the most viewed for the week on Milford Patch. 2. Weekend Police Log: The weekend edition of the Milford Police Log, in which police confiscated some illegal fireworks and responded to numerous incidents around town, was the most popular of the week. 3. Ice Cream Truck from Hell: Michelle …
This past week, these were some of the most popular stories on Milford Patch: 1. Fourth of July: An announcement of the town's plans for the Fourth of July fireworks was among the most popular stories this week. The town will put on the fireworks at 10 p.m. July 3, at Plains Park. Rain date is July 5. 2. New Priests at St. Mary's: The Rev. Daniel Mulcahy Jr. and the Rev. Manuel Claviho, pastor and associate pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, have new assignments as of Friday. The new pastor is the Rev. Raymond Goodwin, the Worcester Diocese announced. 3. Charles River Finalist: The …
In any given week, Milford Patch publishes 40 or more stories. Some draw more interest than others. This past week, these were the most popular: 1. Unsafe House: The Milford Selectmen took the unusual step Monday of making sure the owner of a house tears it down by July 31. The story of the house at 8 Blanchard Road was among the most popular of the past week. The owner has told town officials he will have the home -- considered 'unsafe' by state standards -- razed by the end of July. 2. Vacant Properties: Plenty of people wanted to know what Milford has in mind for vacant, dilapidated …
