5 Things: Preschool Registration; Dog Day Photos
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. The Tiny Tomahawks preschool...
View ArticleWhere People Drive the Speediest
Earlier this month, Patch asked Northborough drivers to "sound off" about where people tend to speed the most in town. Among the answers were Davis Ave. and Maple Street. According to Northborough...
View ArticleBreak-In on Chesterfield: Police Look for Small, Black Sedan
Last week, Northborough neighborhoods were hit with a series of house breaks. On Aug. 16, police responded to reports of break-ins on Green Street, West Street, Howard Street, Hudson Street, Valentine...
View ArticlePolice Log: Two OUI Arrests; Problems With Sons; Stolen Bike and AC
Incidents, Tuesday, Aug. 21 12:09 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 1:01 a.m.: Plates taken for CAPR, South Street 1:33 a.m.: One male in custody, Northgate Road 1:55 a.m.: Person wishes to speak...
View Article5 Things: Summer Concerts Come to Close; Abandon Jack at the BBQ
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. The Tiny Tomahawks preschool...
View ArticlePhilanthropy Study Says Northborough Residents Less Generous Than Average...
The percentage of their income Northborough residents give to charity is less than the county, state and country averages, according to a study released today. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's "How...
View ArticlePer Capita Education Spending: How Does Northborough Compare?
As the school year approaches, parents will hear about new investments in their local school system or, sometimes, cuts to teachers and budgets. But how much does Northborough spend on education for...
View ArticleCustom Colonial Goes for nearly $600,000
Click on photos to view the properties 42 Woodstone Rd., NorthboroughList Price: $609,900 Sale Price: $587,300Style: Custom Colonial Living Area: 3,100 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 11 Danforth...
View ArticlePeaslee's New Principal: "Mandates Pose Challenges, as Well as Have Positive...
This year, students at the Peaslee School will see a new face in the "head of the school's" office; Mary Ryan will be interim principal, taking over for Scott Bazydlo, who took a position in...
View ArticleHouse Breaks Continue: Residence on Howard Street Latest Victim
On Wednesday evening, Northborough police responded to a residence on Howard Street that had been burglarized at some point during the day. The homeowner, who had been gone from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. that...
View Article5 Things: Back to School; Backseat Lover; Jobs in Town
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. Sorry kids. You're due back in...
View ArticleNorthborough Readers' Choice Winners 2012
All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Best Hot Dog to Best Bank and Best Nail Salon. We've tallied all the poll votes...
View ArticleWe've Seen You With Oprah: Who Else Have You Met?
Twitter, Facebook and Patch were abuzz yesterday with photos of Oprah, who was at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target in Framingham, back-to-school shopping. (She was reportedly helping the first...
View ArticleWest Nile Cases 'Highest Reported': 5 Things to Know
The Center of Disease Control reported on Aug. 21 that it has been a record-setting summer for West Nile cases Here are 5 things to know about the disease and how you can decrease your risk. 1....
View ArticleHome in the Stonegate Community and Other Open Houses
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...
View ArticleSOUND OFF: What Constitutes 'Generous?'
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's, "How America Gives," study, released this week, compared the giving habits of taxpayers across regions and tax brackets. The study shows that those making the most...
View ArticlePolice Log: Dangerous Weapon Assault and Defacing Property; Stolen Lawn Tractor
Incidents, Wednesday, Aug. 22 9:47 a.m.: Verbal argument, Chesterfield Road 1:55 a.m.: Medical call on South Street; unconscious and diabetic 1:03 p.m.: Medical call on West Main STreet 2:38 p.m.:...
View ArticleYOUR TURN: Would You Turn Off Your Cell Phone During Dinner for a Discount?
Face it, if there was a way to grow a third arm specifically to hold your cell phone, many of us would jump at the chance. But running counter to the "can't live without a connection" population is...
View ArticleOh My: Stolen Shoes; Disgruntled Drive-Thru Driver
Maybe he'll see them hanging from a utility wire. Have you ever seen a pair of sneakers hanging by their shoelaces from a power wire over a town road? Maybe that's where a Holliston resident will find...
View ArticleTell Us: What Restaurant is Missing?
Mexican, Italian and burgers are some of the offerings. But with so many vacant storefronts and buidlings, now is the time to think about what we want. So we want to know, what type of food or...
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