Police Log: Credit Card Fraud on Shady Lane; Suspect Flees on Foot
Incidents, Wednesday, Oct. 24 10:03 a.m.: Medical call on Davis Street 11:17 a.m.: Found wallet, Main Street 11:39 a.m.: Employee reporting a returned check, Southwest Cutoff 3:44 p.m.: Assist FD with...
View ArticleSobriety Checkpoints Saturday for Northborough, Worcester County
The Massachusetts State Police are preparing to conduct sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester County this weekend. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen...
View ArticleFitness Flirt, Sexy Trick-Or-Treat, and 'Pretty Normal' Python Needs Home
It's funny, informative and sometimes downright strange. No matter what, Craigslist can be a great diversion. And Patch has taken it upon itself to scour the listings and find the best of the best...
View ArticleUMass Breast Center Receives Accreditation
Submitted by UMass Memorial Medical Center The Comprehensive Breast Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center has been granted a three-year/Full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation...
View ArticleTELL US: Does Charlie Brown's 'Great Pumpkin' Condone Bullying?
Maybe there isn't sincerity as far as the eye can see. One parent is speaking out online against the Halloween classic program, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," claiming the animated...
View ArticleWicked Tons of Open Houses This Weekend
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 ArticleBreast Cancer in Young Women: Resources and Statistics
Generally speaking, 133 of every 100,000 women in Massachusetts has a chance of getting breast cancer, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has...
View ArticleIf Sandy Swings Through Town, Fire Chief 'Confident' and 'Ready to Go'
When Irene smacked the region last year, as did the "Snowtober" Nor'easter, Northborough was ready, as it always is. Led by the fire and police departments, should emergency strike, there is a...
View ArticleEye On Sandy: Storm Tips From Mass Emergency
With the possible threat of Hurricane Sandy following a track that could have a major impact on New England early next week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) recommends actions...
View ArticleUPDATED: Your Hurricane Sandy Page
We'll update this page with, well, updates. When we know, you'll know. Visit often for possible closings, power outages, conditions and anything else related to Hurricane Sandy. And be safe!...
View ArticlePolice Log: Fire Extinguisher in the Road; Vandalism; Boy Takes Off
Incidents, Thursday, Oct. 25 5:01 a.m.: Employee reporting a possible domestic, Southwest Cutoff. Suspect fled on foot. Shrewsbury PD called for mutual aid and MSP contacted for a K9. 11:37 a.m.:...
View ArticleTELL US: Should Bred Dogs Be Sold in Pet Stores?
You see their sad faces everywhere these days from Animal Planet to your Facebook feed: animals in need of a home. The shelters are full and getting more packed by the day. In fact, October is...
View ArticleUPDATED: Storm Upgraded to Hurricane Sandy Again
Update, 8:20 a.m. Saturday: According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), Sandy has been upgraded again to a hurricane, just hours after being downgraded to a tropical storm....
View ArticleOh My: Neighbors Pull Mean Prank, Animal "Wigs" Out
The next sign this house needs is a "no trespassing" sign. A woman went to the Medfield Police Department to report someone had put a "House to be Sold" sign on her front window. She said she was...
View ArticleGov: Hoping For Best, Planning For Worst
Gov. Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency and held a press conference Saturday afternoon to update to the public about how the state is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Sandy is...
View ArticleSeven Things You Should Do Today Before Hurricane Sandy Hits
We should be feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy after it reaches the east coast late Sunday night. The peak of the storm should hit our area throughout the day on Monday and may affect our weather...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy's Local Wrath Expected Monday Morning
The latest forecasts show Hurricane Sandy hitting before the morning commute tomorrow, with high wind and flood watches in effect from Monday morning through the night. The National Weather Service...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Will Be The First Big Test for MEMA's New Emergency App
Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), headquartered in Framingham, began using a new first-in-the-nation emergency alerting app as part of its notifications to the...
View ArticleNorthborough, Assabet Cancel School Monday
According to updates on CBS local news, Northborough public schools have canceled classes for Monday, Oct. 29, due to the impending Hurriance Sandy. Assabet Valley, too, has canceled for Monday.
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