Obits: Army Nurse; Woman Worked Until 87 and Bomber Repairman
Marlborough— Marguerite B. (Bracken) Butka, 92, of Marlborough died Wednesday (June 12, 2013) at the Reservoir Center for Health in Marlborough after a long period of declining health. As a registered...
View ArticleWoman Ditches Cab Fare; Drunk Man Locks Mom and Daughter Out
Incidents, Sunday, June 16 12:54 a.m.: Party reporting an assault, Sunset Drive. Party left the area, located in Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury PD requested to assist. 11:48 a.m.: Dead animal in the roadway -...
View ArticleThe Ellsworth Memorial Now Has Light (Thanks to Selectman Amberson)
Every Memorial Day, Marie Ellsworth would sit in front of her house on Church Street with her family watching as the parade passed by. A flag always flew on her lawn, and a Gold Star was on the side of...
View ArticleWINNER: Father's Day Photo Contest
Readers since last week have been uploading photos of fathers to our Father's Day photo contest. After much deliberation, we've chosen a winner. Congratulations, Mel, for your photo at the Tour de...
View ArticleHop Brook Water Advisory Lifted
Notice issued by the town of Northborough  As a result of continued rains, a sewer overflow occurred on Friday, June 14, adjacent to Hop Brook near the Northborough/Shrewsbury Town Line. This flow...
View ArticleHomes on Wilson, School, Sell for More Than $350,000
Click on photos to view the properties 112 School St., NorthboroughList Price: $369,900 Sale Price: $355,000Style: Colonial Living Area: 1,836 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1.5 9 Country Candle Lane,...
View ArticleGomez, Markey Grapple in Final Senate Debate
Gabriel Gomez and Edward Markey spent their final debate before next week's U.S. Senate special election clashing over their records and who has the better vision for both their commonwealth and their...
View ArticlePHOTO CONTEST: Gardens
In our photo contest this week, we want to see photos of gardens. We know you've been working on them! We’ll take submissions until 5 p.m. June 24. The winner, chosen by Patch editors, will be...
View ArticleComing Soon! Northborough Patch Gets a New Look
Hey, everyone. I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look! It’s coming soon and it’s going to make Northborough Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect...
View ArticleConstruction Worker Dumps Sand!
Incidents, Monday, June 17 4:03 a.m.: Assist the FD with a detector activation, Leland Drive 7:21 a.m.: 3 MVA in lower parking lot, Bartlett Street 9:15 a.m.: 70 year old male called doctor office with...
View ArticleTraps Set to Catch Asian Longhorned Beetles
Some 370 Asian Longhorned Beetle traps are being strategically placed in the lower canopy of selected trees around Shrewsbury, Northborough, Marlborough, Westborough, Sterling, West Boylston and...
View ArticleGolf Tourney Supports 10 to 15 Scholarships
An awards ceremony next year might be the best part of a golf tournament this Thursday. The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce’s 27th Annual School/Business Partnership Golf Tournament seeks to...
View ArticleIt's Hot: The Splash Pad Opens This Weekend
It's back! The Splash Pad at Assabet Park opens on Saturday, June 22, sooner than the last day of school-which is June 26. As Northborough's Recreation Department writes on its website,"The Splash Pad...
View ArticleNorthboro Baseball's Ex-Treasurer Sentenced to Probation for Stealing Funds
Northboro Baseball and Softball Association's ex-treasurer was given probation for stealing approximately $75,000 from the organization, reported the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Edward R. Tache, 7...
View ArticleNew Homes For Sale in Northborough This Week
Check out the homes that are available in Northborough. Look at the list above. More Northborough Real Estate Listings >> Best resources for Northborough Real Estate Weichert Realtors Coldwell...
View ArticlePeople Shooting at Squirrels on Maple Street; Hit and Run on River
Incidents, Tuesday, June 18 10:34 a.m.: Resident in the lobby reporting fraudulent activity on an account, Village Drive 11:23 a.m.: Police respond to a minor two-car MVA with no injuries reported,...
View ArticleThree-Town Bike Path Possibility for Northborough, Westborough, Shrewsbury
A trolley trail that once ran through the towns of Northborough, Shrewsbury and Westborough could become a bike and hiking path. While it is in its infancy, Northborough's trails committee and planners...
View ArticleKeep Your Computer Notebook Running Cool and Fast
Fur, dust, sand, food ... who knows what has gotten into your computer vents. Brian Russell, owner of Northboro Computers, shares tips on how to clean out the computer to keep it running quicker and...
View ArticleNorthborough Tennis Instructor Sentenced in Child Porn Case
A Northborough man and tennis instructor at the Westboro Tennis & Swim Club pleaded guilty to pornography charges in court Thursday, and was given an 18-month court sentence (with 60 days to serve)...
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