Sobriety Checkpoints Friday for Shrewsbury, Worcester County
The Massachusetts State Police are preparing to conduct sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester County tonight. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the...
View Article5 Things: Never in Vegas and Pop Rocks Rock Tonight
1. It's a great weekend for dancing at JJ's Sports Bar. Pop Rocks is back tonight (Friday) and Groove Streets blasts in on Saturday night. There's never a cover, plenty of drinks, plenty of seats, and...
View ArticleYouTube Video Leads to Wiretap Charge
Thursday, Nov. 16 Irving J. Espinosarodrigue, 26, of 42 Washington St., Clinton, was summonsed to court on a complaint from Shrewsbury police to face a charge of unlawful wiretapping. According to...
View ArticlePolice Log: Dog Struck and Killed on Reservoir Road; Fire on South Street
Incidents, Wednesday, Nov. 14 12:25 a.m.: Third party caller reporting a possible person at the residence, South Street. 126 requesting FD for an ambulance for a voluntary transport. 9:36 a.m.: Medical...
View ArticleWith Hesitation, Board Approves Belly Dancing
The new Mediterranean restaurant Zem Han, which is located at Northborough's center, will soon feature belly dancing, approved by the Board of Selectmen at this week's meeting. But the approval came...
View ArticleCondos and Split Level Among 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 to...
View ArticleSelectman Hutchins on Phantom Gourmet Radio Show; Here's the Audio Clip
The Andelman brothers brought Northborough selectman Aaron Hutchins in to their Phanton Gourmet radio show on 96.9 FM on Friday. During a segment that featured "way out there" ordinances in local...
View ArticleTELL US: Is the Possible Death of the Ding-Dong the End of an Era?
Devil Dogs. Twinkies. Hostess Cupcakes. Wonder Bread. Ding-dongs. They could be gone forever, with reports that Hostess Brands, Inc., said today that it will sell off or close down its 82-year old...
View ArticleOh My: Hot Dog Steamer Thief; YouTube Video Backfires
Stolen: cash, video equipment...and a hot dog steamer? A Northborough pizza shop was broken into this week, and the thief, in addition to swiping cash and surveillance equipment, stole, of all things,...
View ArticlePolice Log: Structure Fire; Larceny Arrest at the Shops
Incidents, Thursday, Nov. 15 2 a.m.: 221 Milk St. Structure fire called in on South St. Fire was in Westborough. 126 and 138 shut down traffic on South Sreet and Davis Street into Westborough. DPW...
View Article5 Things: Happy Toilet Day!
1. As part of the process of discussing a BYOB policy for Northborough, the Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing tonight at 7:15 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Town Hall."The...
View ArticleStefilia's Stone Celebrates the Release of 'Like the Moon'
Update: This show has been canceled for this weekend. Adrienne Fawkes is very sick and they must reschedule. Local singer songwriters Adrienne Fawkes and Carrie Rowan are all about empowerment through...
View ArticleIMAGE GALLERY: '80s Prom Benefits Recreation Department
Donning mullets, shoulder pads and the full spectrum of fluorescent hues, Northborough residents dressed in 80s fashion styles Saturday night to raise funds for the town's Recreation Department. More...
View ArticleTown Asks for Public's Feedback on BYOB Policy
With the exception of restaurants or clubs that may open at Northborough Crossing, the final all-alcohol licenses are currently claimed by town establishments with the exception of two malt and wine...
View Article5 Things: Volleyball Clinic, and Name Your PC
1. Were you at the '80s prom this past Saturday night to benefit the Northborough Recreational Department? If so, chances are you made it into our wickedly awesome photo gallery from the event. You...
View ArticleMan Arraigned After Allegedly Trying to Rip Off Koopman's
Monday, Nov. 19 Ned Altali, 29, of 89 Sayles St., Lowell, was summonsed to court on a complaint from Grafton police to face 11 counts of larceny by check under $250 and five counts of larceny by check...
View ArticleObits: D-Day Veteran, 48 year-old and Great-Great-Grandmother
Richard J. Stein, 82, of Northborough and Schenectady, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 11 in Schenectady. During the Korean Conflict he served with the U.S. Army and worked as a polymer...
View ArticlePolice Log: Cars Vandalized; Dog Goes Solo; Man Arrested for Second OUI
Incidents, Saturday, Nov. 17 9 a.m.: Dog walking down the street alone, Church Street 9:53 a.m.: Two-car MVA/McFee notified, Main Street 2:50 p.m.: 2 car MVA, no injuries, Belmont Street. Mcfee Newton...
View ArticleMotel 6 Manager 'Not Happy' With Crime at Property
"When that 19 year old got killed in my motel room, I couldn't sleep for three days," Jayesh Patel, manager of Motel 6 in Northborough told the Board of Selectmen at what was scheduled to be a...
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