U.S. Congressman James P. "Jim" McGovern currently represents the 3rd Congressional District, but is campaigning for the 2nd Congressional District. Due to redistricting, Northborough will shift to the 2nd Congressional District.

If he should win, McGovern will also retain Shrewsbury, Westborough, and Grafton, while losing Marlborough, Holliston and Hopkinton.

Congressman McGovern shared with Patch the "five things that concern him the most," politically speaking. 

1. Jobs: We need to continue to build on our strengths in Massachusetts, work to grow small businesses, and pursue long-term job growth in the innovation-economy. 

2. Ending the War in Afghanistan: Enough is enough. The U.S. has spent hundreds of billions of dollars on military operations in Afghanistan, and over 5,500 Americans were wounded or killed in Afghanistan last year alone. Like the majority of Americans, I want a safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan as quickly as possible, in a manner that generates confidence in what the next day will bring for Afghanistan and the region.

3. Transportation bill and commuter benefit parity: Currently, commuters who drive to work and park are eligible for up to $240 in pre-tax benefits per month from their employer while commuters who take mass transit such as commuter rail, subways, buses or vanpools are only eligible for up to $125 a month. At a time of high gas prices and when many families are still struggling financially from the recession, it makes no sense to penalize commuters who utilize mass transit.

4. Preventing student loan rates from doubling: Obtaining a college degree is one of the most important accomplishments needed to secure a well-paying and high-skill job in the increasingly global marketplace. The notion that Congress would allow interest rates on Stafford loans to double is unconscionable.

5.  Healthcare: We must continue to improve our nation’s healthcare system, including finding ways to substantially reduce the cost of care, while increasing access to affordable care for families and small businesses.

Other election 2012 info:

Ballot: There could be as many as four initiatives on the fall ballot.

Patch readers have expressed concern about the long stone wall that edges the front lawn of the Trinity Church on Main Street.

The wall is in the heart of the Downtown Improvement Project, and is presently being disassembled by construction workers to widen the road.

What, people want to know, will happen to that wall? Where will the stones go?

Fred Litchfield, town engineer, reported that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT, which is overseeing the project) will be removing the stones, but also resetting them.

"The contractor is trying to re-use as many stones as possible," said Litchfield, "but some will probably be unusable and additional stones will need to be brought in to complete the wall."

Do you have a question, or concerns, that you've been hoping to get answered? Ask us. We're busy over here, but do our best to find out the story for you. Submit your questions in the comments section, on our Facebook page, or email charlene.arsenault@patch.com.

A Westborough man has been charged with breaking and entering in the daytime after they discovered him looking into an abandoned building on West Main Street with a crowbar in hand.

Christopher Shaw, 31, 33 Hopkinton Rd., Westborough, was charged by Northborough police with possession of burglarious equipment, breaking and entering in the daytime and trespassing.

Police responded to calls of suspicious activity at 39 West Main St., where an abandoned building sits, shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 14.

According to police, Shaw was seen looking into the building and attempted to gain entry. When officers arrived, he was near the back of the building and trying to "hide something." Confronted by Northborough police, he showed a crowbar, hacksaw, gloves, two pipe cutting tools, rope and a bungee cord.

The suspect was wearing two pairs of socks, two pairs of pants and a sweatshirt. Police noted it was 74 degrees out at the time.

A window was smashed near the back door to the building, according to the report.

Shaw was placed under arrest by Northborough police.

Open Houses:

42 Woodstone Road, Northborough; single family; $609,900; 4 beds, 2.5 baths; Sunday, June 17, noon to 2 p.m.

8 Lydia's Way, No. 8, Northborough; condo; $470,000; 2 beds, 2.5 baths; Saturday, June 16, 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, 1-4 p.m.

10 Country Candle Lane, No. 10, Northborough; condo; $434,900; 3 beds, 3.5 baths; Saturday, June 16, noon to 2 p.m.

490 Main St., No. 310, Northborough; condo; $379,900; 2 beds, 2 baths; Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, 1-4 p.m.

Compiled by Northborough Patch courtesy of newenglandmoves.com.

Are you a local realtor or resident who's trying to sell a home? Please add the details of your upcoming open house in our comments section. You can add photos, too. Have an open house coming up next week? Email us with the information and photos, and we'll post it next Friday.

WORCESTER – It started close, but in a flash it was a rout.

The Westwood girls lacrosse team picked apart Algonquin Regional High School and flew out to a ten-goal halftime lead en route to a dominant 20-6 victory to claim the Division 1 State Championship last night at Foley Field.

The championship was the third for the senior class (2009, 2010, and 2012)

The Wolverines were led by senior Laura McHoul who finished her career in the green and white with a flourish. McHoul netted seven goals and assisted on four goals in the win.

“The whole team was on and everyone was clicking,” McHoul said. “Our intensity on the field was good, and our chemistry was good. It feels great.”

The Tomahawks took the lead early on a goal from junior Hannah Lindgren and trailed 3-2 at the five minute mark, but it was all Wolverines from there. Sophomore Ela Hazar scored all three of her goals in a two-minute span to open up the lead before a pair of goals by McHoul made it 8-3 and the rout was on.

Westwood kept expanding the lead, and three goals in the last two minutes blew the lead up to 10 at the half. Five different Wolverines scored during the first 25 minutes.

“They got rid of the nerves in the first couple of minutes and it was just lights out; they were running through them,” Westwood coach Leslie Frank said. “They wanted it. This was their time.”

Westwood senior Kate Rich scored five goals in the win. She said that her four years as a Wolverine matured her and prepared her for the next stage in her life.

“This program has helped to prepare me for the next step in life,” Rich said. “It definitely has made me a stronger person for sure; obviously a stronger competitor. I just couldn’t be more thankful to be from the town that I’m from and be surrounded by the girls I’m surrounded by.”

Lindgren finished with three goals and an assist for the Tomahawks, who advanced to their first state final in program history.

Algonquin coach John Healy said that he was proud of his team for achieving their goal of winning the Central Massachusetts title.

Coming into the Division 2 boys lacrosse final last night at Foley Stadium the game looked like a toss-up on paper.

Algonquin, the Central Massachusetts champions, entered with a 22-1 record. Concord-Carlisle, the Eastern Massachusetts champions, entered at 21-0.

By game’s end though, one thing was certain: Concord-Carlisle was the best team in Division 2.

The Patriots scored the first seven goals of the game and cruised to a 13-3 win to cap a perfect season.

“I am just so unbelievably proud of this team,” Concord-Carlisle senior Jackson Finigan said. “This is amazing; we just finished a 22-0 season, and we just played a really great team and we just came out firing on all cylinders.”

Finigan scored a whopping six goals to lead all scorers, including three in the first quarter. Finigan was quick to credit the entire for making his exploits possible.

“I’m just happy that I could get the looks that I had, and it all starts with the spacing in our offense,” Finigan said. “I didn’t do it all by myself. It was really nice. It was an unbelievably fun game.”

Finigan said that Algonquin was crazy to put a short-stick defender on freshman Will Blumenberg, and the super frosh made the Tomahawks pay.

Blumenberg scored five goals and won several faceoffs for the Patriots.

“I was trying to focus on the ‘W’,” Blumenberg said. “I was just taking shots on the cage and they were going [in].”

As prolific as the offense was, Concord’s defense was just as, if not, stronger. Led by senior Henry Bumpus, the defense slid well from start to finish and held the Tomahawks scoreless until midway through the third quarter.

Bumpus, who will play football at Brown University next fall, said that the defense was able to play as well as it did because of familiarity.

“We as a group do a great job of working with each other,” Bumpus said. “We know how each other play, and we can tell when someone’s going to get beat because we play together so much. The defensive middies did a phenomenal job.”

Sophomore Mike Wood scored a pair of goals for Algonquin in the second half. Junior Ryan Stassi also scored for the Tomahawks.

Algonquin coach Rich Luongo gave Concord credit, but said that his team may have gotten caught in the moment.

“They’re a good team and we knew it,” Algonquin coach Rich Luongo said. “We were hoping we could play with them in the first quarter, run a little bit. We played a good three quarters after the first quarter. I think we got a little too much caught up in the hype.”

Luongo was also quick to praise his senior class, which had helped advance to the team to two consecutive state championship games.

“Great senior class,” Luongo said. “The kids worked hard all year. Awesome; awesome helping us lead this program.”

After coming up short in recent years, Gatorade-soaked Concord-Carlisle coach Tom Dalicandro was nothing but smiles after the win.

“It’s surreal,” Dalicandro said. “It really feels good; it was a lot of fun. Second half I think we came out with three goals right away and separated it and made it easy as a coach. I enjoyed it. It’s been a long time as a coach that I’ve been able to watch a game and just enjoy it and not go crazy.”

On Monday Town Meeting voters in Middleborough easily passed an article to make it possible for police officers to fine individuals for swearing in public, according to an article on necn.com. Proponents say that the change is not intended to affect private and casual conversations, but just cut down on those who swear loudly in public parks and centers.

But do you think MetroWest towns could benefit from a swearing bylaw? Let us know in the poll below and feel free to add your extra thoughts in our comments section.

When a man's gotta mow, a man's gotta mow.

In Northborough, a man called the cops on his neighbor, who was outside mowing his lawn at 5:49 a.m. Police responded. The mower went inside. About 20 minutes later, the caller reported his neighbor was back outside, mowing the lawn again. Police spoke to the man and he agreed to mow later in the day.

Just grillin' it up at the Econo.

Shrewsbury Police received a report Wednesday of a large group of men "having a fire on Boston Turnpike."

Police were advised the men were simply cooking on a grill and staying at the Econo Lodge.

You're in the police station, posing for your mug shot. What would be your expression of choice?

There wasn't one particular crime in Natick that caught the attention of OMG PD this week—but the mug shots did. Each week, Natick Police post an "arrest sheet," featuring the booking photos of all those arrested in the past seven days. I've never had my mug shot taken, but my guess is my eyes would be all puffy and it'd appear if I'd been crying. Because I would have been crying, on account of my getting arrested. These folks, though, run the gamut: some smile, some appear indifferent, others, annoyed. See for yourself.

The case of the phantom screamer.

Milford police responded to a noise complaint late Thursday night, but were unable to locate the noise. Ten minutes later, they returned to the area for a second complaint. The caller reported that "once the cops left, screaming started again." Police checked and everything seemed OK.

En route to the salon, by way of this building.

In Marlborough this week, a female driver crashed into an office building on Route 20. No one was injured, but the woman's car did go right through the wall. The woman was reportedly on her way to a hair salon in the plaza that houses the now-damaged building.

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2 Mohican Ave., Northborough
List Price: $599,000 Sale Price: $595,000
Style: Colonial Living Area: 3,000 sq. ft. 
Bedrooms: 4  Baths: 2.5

37 River St., Northborough
List Price: $299,000 Sale Price: $290,000
Style: Single Family Living Area: 2,468 sq. ft. 
Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 1.5
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239 West St., Northborough
List Price: $1,170,000 Sale Price: $1,115,000
Style: Cape Living Area: 6,850 sq. ft. 
Bedrooms: 5  Baths: 4.5
Note: no photo available for this property

8 Emerson St., Northborough
List Price: $379,900 Sale Price: $365,000
Style: Colonial Living Area: 2,185 sq. ft. 
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2

17 Fay Lane, Northborough
List Price: $399,900 Sale Price: $385,000
Style: Contemporary Cape Living Area: 2,396 sq. ft. 
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2

The United States Supreme Court has upheld the national health care law passed two years ago, according to NBC News.

The court voted 5-4 in its ruling.

Follow HuffingtonPost's live blog for continuing updates. For photos of protestors and supporters' at the court reacting to the ruling, click on the photo box to the right. 

What are your thoughts on the ruling? Tell us in the comments section below, and take our poll.

[Editor's note: This poll appears on several Patch sites in the Boston area.]

ABC News is reporting that the Supreme Court, in a split decision, has upheld the individual mandate that requires the purchase of insurance as a tax.

The Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, declaring its individual mandate to be constitutional.

The argument against the constitutionality of the individual mandate had been that it violated states' rights, but proponents cited the Constitution's commerce clause as justification. However the court seems to have found a way around the argument, ruling that the mandate was constitutional anyway under Congress' ability to tax.

In other words, the government can't force you to buy insurance, but Congress can tax you if you don't.

Considered to be the defining domestic policy acheivement for President Barack Obama, the Affordable Care Act—often referred to as "Obamacare"—has been a political lightning rod since it was passed in March 2010 by Democrats along party lines with virtually no Republican support.

Supporters of the law have insisted that it would provide coverage to millions of Americans who could not find or afford coverage before, lower health care costs in the long run and prohibit insurance companies from refusing to cover sick people.

Opponents have insisted that the law is a massive government overreach that will further balloon the nation's deficit without bringing health care costs down and will cost the nation millions of jobs as the new regulations strangle businesses.

Do you agree with the decision? Tell us in the comments.

Stay with Patch today for updates and local reaction.

Shortly after 10 a.m. today, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its ruling on the constitutionality of Obamacare. While pundits are still debating the intricacies of the ruling, it has been considered a "win" for the Obama administration and supporters of the Affordable Care Act.

Today, throughout the weekend, and beyond, we'll be talking with local politicians, healthcare professionals, town administration and regular "people on the street" about their reaction to this historic ruling.

Check back for updates on this as they filter in. Share your thoughts, as always, in the comments section below.

U.S. Representative Jim McGovern quickly issued this statement:   “I am pleased that the Supreme Court today upheld the will of the American people and of the elected branches of government. The Affordable Care Act is already beginning to work on behalf of the American people. Children can no longer be denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions. Young adults can stay on their parents' plan.  Seniors are paying less for their medicine. We must continue our efforts to ensure that the health care system works for all American families.”

Gov. Deval Patrick offered this official statement:

Today’s decision is a victory for the American people, a victory for the proper role of government and a victory for our system of constitutional checks and balances.

It’s a victory for the American people because it sustains a law that gives families security, holds insurers accountable and helps Americans get the care they need.

• Thirty million Americans without health care will now have it.
• Over 5 million people on Medicare save more than $3.7 billion on their medications.
• Over 3 million young adults get coverage through their parents’ health plans.
• People – 130 million by some estimates – won’t be locked out of the insurance market because of a preexisting health condition or go bankrupt because of a chronic illness.
• Health care costs for individuals, families, small business and local governments go down.

That’s all good news for the American people.

This is also a victory for the role of government in helping people help themselves. High health care costs and inadequate access to care are significant national economic and social challenges in this country. Congress acted in 2009 for the same reasons our legislature and Governor Romney acted in 2006: because health is a public good and everyone deserves access to it, and because reforming the system brings costs down and improves care for everyone. Today the Court upheld that power.

And finally this is a victory for our system of constitutional government. Federal judges are often vetted these days for their political views. The Court’s majority made an important point today by reaffirming that it is not the role of the Court to opine on whether they like what Congress has done, but rather whether Congress has the constitutional power to do what it has done. By affirming that principle, the system worked.

We have already shown here in Massachusetts how economically important and morally right health care reform can be. We live in a state right now where 99.8% of children have access to quality care – why should it be any other way?

Since Governor Romney signed health care reform here in Massachusetts, more private companies are offering health care to their employees, fewer people are getting primary care in an expensive emergency room setting and hundreds of thousands of our friends and neighbors have access to care they didn’t have before. We’re seeing improvements in health, especially among women and poor people. It has not busted the state budget.  Massachusetts health care reform has become a competitive advantage, attracting young people and entrepreneurs who know they can come here and take a chance on a new company and still have access to the best care in the world.  And premiums are stabilizing or are going down, not growing. In other words, each and every one of the list of horrors Governor Romney now says will happen in America because of Obamacare did not happen in Massachusetts because of Romneycare.

The Affordable Care Act gives Massachusetts tools to improve the quality of care and lower costs for everyone. One of the great outcomes of today’s ruling is allowing that work to go forward.  We are using the Affordable Care Act to improve health IT, enabling digital medical records that are easier to move through the system; we are using the Affordable Care Act to move to more integrated, higher quality, lower cost care; we are also using the Affordable Care Act today to streamline coverage for the working poor across Massachusetts.

Because of this law, and because of today’s ruling, our work in Massachusetts and in this country will move forward. 

Today’s ruling I believe is an affirmation of basic American ideals. The Affordable Care Act is not ultimately about President Obama or Chief Justice Roberts or any other member of the Court or of the Congress. It’s about Americans, all across this country, who are trying to make their way forward. It’s about helping people help themselves. Because of this law, and because of today’s ruling, this is a more perfect union. "

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray echoed his response with, “As we’ve implemented health care reform over the past five years, we’ve seen the incredible impact access to health care has on people. Today’s landmark decision by the Supreme Court affirms what we here in Massachusetts know – we can successfully provide access to health care for everyone.  I congratulate President Obama on this victory and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where we’ve shown that expanding health care coverage can and does work.”

Incidents, Wednesday, June 27

5:08 a.m.: Medical call on Summer Street

9:42 a.m.: Resident on Deacon Street reports damage to sign posts, and signs taken

10:09 a.m.: Detail officer reports sick animal in the area on Main Street

11 a.m.: Medical call on Castle Road

12:37 p.m.: Dog found in the roadway on Main Street and returned to owner

4:54 p.m.: Medical call on Charina Road

6:25 p.m.: Party in the lobby reports fraud on Village Drive

7:20 p.m.: Report of female party, Main Street, in an altered state of mental status. Party voluntarily transported to Marlborough Hospital by the fire department

Our morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Looking for a local place to swim? Be sure to check out our pools and ponds Patch swimming guide right here.

2. Bring a snack and enjoy a free movie this afternoon at the Northborough Free Library. The title has not been announced, but it will certainly be family-friendly.

3. BJ's is holding an open house all weekend. That means it doesn't matter whether you have a membership card or not. You can try out the store, shop and enjoy samples.

4. Meghan and the Road Dawgs return to the Celtic Tavern, playing blues, rock and pop.

5. Nominate the best burger, best steakhouse, best dry cleaner and a lot more in our Readers' Choice nominations. Today, we're concentrating on the place with the best bagels. Who does it right?

The case with dismissed prior to arraignment upon court costs for a man accused of stealing from the Golf Town cash register.

Matthew L. Gamache, 24, 33 Hillcrest Lane, Fitchburg, was summonsed to Westborough District Court when Northborough police filled out a complaint June 28 on charges of larceny under $250.

On Dec. 7, 2011, Northborough police responded to a report of larceny at Golf Town at Northborough Crossing. When police arrived, they spoke to the store manager, who stated that one of his registers came up $40 short at the end of the night.

The manager said that one of his employees, Gamache, was working the register that evening. The manager searched the store video surveillance system and confirmed that Gamache had taken $40; he showed the video to police.

"It clearly showed Mr. Gamache taking cash from a customer, and instead of putting money in the register drawer, he left the money on the counter next to the register," read the police report. "Once the customer left, he took the money and place it in his pocket."

When questioned by the manager, Gamache said it was the only time he had ever taken anything, and that he was "having financial problems." Gamache was allowed to gather his belongings and escorted off the property.

The case was dismissed prior to arraignment, and court costs of $50, and $40 restitution fees were paid.

According to the National Weather Service, Worcester County is headed for lots more heat this coming weekend. Another heat wave, even. Hey, it is summer.

The following column was originally printed on July 22, 2011.

The Humane Society of the United States offers the following tips for keeping your pets safe and cool during the extreme heat this week:

Never leave your pets in a parked car. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85 degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die. If you see an animal in distress in a parked car, contact the nearest animal shelter or police.

Shade and water are a must. Anytime your pet is outside, make sure he or she has protection from heat and sun (a doghouse does not provide relief from heat) and plenty of fresh, cool water. Heatstroke can be fatal for pets as well as people.

Limit exercise on hot days. Take care when exercising your pet.  Adjust intensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, who are more susceptible to skin cancer, and short-nosed pets who, because of their short noses, typically have difficulty breathing. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws, so walk your dog on the grass if possible.

Recognize the signs of heatstroke. In case of an emergency, it's important to be able to identify the symptoms of heat stress caused by exposure to extreme temperatures. When in doubt, contact your veterinarian immediately. Some signs of heatstroke are: heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, restlessness, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, and unconsciousness.

If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke, act quickly! Move the animal into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to her head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over her. Let her drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take her directly to a veterinarian.

Products to Keep Pets Cool

Keep your pet from overheating indoors or out with the Keep Cool Mat, body wrap, or vest. Soak in cool water and they'll stay dry but cool for up to three days. Find these, along with shade-giving and hydrating products to keep dogs safe and cool, at Humane Domain.

Freeze up some treats for your canine friends. Help your dog chill out with these quick and easy DIY popsicles, made from peanut butter or another favorite food.

People at the Northborough Public Library and Northborough Crossing were polled on reaction to Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Health Care Law.

Click on the photos for their reactions.

Under the same corporation—MSTN Inc.—Kimberly Gebo has opened up a space in Main Street Tanning for yoga. Ebb n' Flow opened on June 16 on a sunny warm day "filled with many beautiful people and wonderful energy."

Ebb 'n Flow focuses on hatha yoga, which is based in asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath work). As Gebo explains, it can be both a gentle and challenging yoga sequence graded for each individual participant. The style can benefit new as well as experienced practioners. Yoga, as Gebo reminds us, is scientifically proven to decrease stress and anxiety.

Aerial yoga, too, has the added benefit of releasing your "inner child."

"It allows you to soar and stay grounded, literally," said Gebo. "Aerial yoga allows one to trust and let go of their inhibitions. Therein lies peace."

Northborough Patch talked to Gebo about her new endeavor.

Northborough Patch: Why did you decide to open up a yoga studio? 
Kimberly Gebo: Ebb n' Flow yoga was an idea brought into practice by a mother-daughter team. When understanding the meaning of ebb and flow, consider that the entire cosmos is an ocean, and that all life lives within this sea. This body of water is made up of vibration, tides of energy that ebb and flow in natural cycles the same way the ocean does. As with all tides in life we ebb and flow, our energy, our spirituality, even our personality ebbs and flows.  It is important to acknowledge in life that there will be changes, ups and downs, ins and outs, but to remember that there will always be an upcoming tide ready to bring you back to your true self. In our lives, family has always played a strong role in staying grounded, and being true. Whenever I ebb too high she is always there to reel my head back out of the clouds, or whenever she flows too low I'm there to pull her back to the surface. This comfort, strength, and confidence that we find in the ebb and flows of our own family, is what we hope to establish here at Ebb n' Flow yoga. A place for others to come to be grounded, to be well, and to find their true self.

NP: Why has yoga gotten so popular, do you think? 
KG: Yoga is a practice that offers much more then just physical benefits. It is truly rooted in spiritual and emotional health. In today's fast paced materialistic society it gives individuals a chance to slow down and come back to their true selves, to figure out what matters most, to just be, and to discover for possibly the first time, peace. The joy of this practice is that it is non-competitive and available to one and all.

NP: What do you like about doing business/having a business in Northborough? 
KG: The pleasure derived in doing business in the lovely town of Northborough was evident in the fact that our Selectman Jeff Amberson and his beautiful wife Joann were present to cut the ribbon at our event. Northborough is a small town, but has a great sense of community. Having two businesses in our family already located in town (GEBO Inc. and MSTN Inc.), we receive support from neighbors, friends, and customers, and it is great to have all that positive energy pushing you along when you are diving into something new.

Click on the pictures for information on the property and open house times and dates. Compiled by Northborough Patch courtesy of newenglandmoves.com.

Are you a local realtor or resident who's trying to sell a home? Please add the details of your upcoming open house in our comments section. You can add photos, too. Have an open house coming up next week? Email us with the information and photos, and we'll post it next Friday.

Perhaps you're looking for a bureau to refinish. Maybe for the kids, a trampoline (or a "trambompaline," as Homer Simpson calls it). Your dad collects plastic cups with mermaids on them? Well, the hunt is on. It might be out there ... on the lawn.

It's that time of year. The garages get emptied, basements get cleared. Where does all that junk, err stuff, go? On your lawn, in hopes someone will find treasure in your trash!

Here are a couple yard sales we spotted listed on craigslist for this weekend.

On Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to noon, there's a neighborhood yard sale on Juniper Hill Road in Northborough

And also on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there are yard sales at houses from 2-24 Rutland Rd. in Northborough.

Know of another yard or garage sale this weekend you'd like to broadcast? Do so in our comments section below.