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Holiday Trolley Takes a Year Off; Tree Lighting, Book Sale On
Started in 2005 as a way to unite the town and promote local small businesses and organizations, the Northborough Holiday Trolley was one of the town's most popular annual events. This year, however,...
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Police Log: Shoplifter Arrested
Incidents, Sunday, Nov. 25 8:23 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 8:52 a.m.: Single vehicle accident vs. pole. National Grid, Otis Street. McFee/Newton and Highway notified 3:07 p.m.: 92BH00/MA...
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Northborough Shares Trash Experiences
Switching household trash and recycling collection to a pay as you throw system has reduced both Grafton and Northborough's expenses for this service, officials from the towns told Westborough...
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WINNER: Thanksgiving Photo Contest
In our photo contest this week, readers from all over the region shared with us photos that illustrate Thanksgiving. But we could only choose one. All photos uploaded before 6 p.m. yesterday were...
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Route 20 Detour This Weekend
Information courtesy of Police Chief Mark Leahy As part of the Route 20 reconstruction project through the center of Northborough, CSX Railroad will replace their Main Street (Route 20) rail crossing...
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Selectmen Chairman Files for Bankruptcy
William J. Pantazis, who is in his fourth term on the Northborough Board of Selectmen and is now the chairman, has filed for bankruptcy, reported the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. The Chapter 7...
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Police Investigate Car Ransacks Over Weekend
Northborough police are working with Westborough police to investigate car breaks that occurred overnight on Saturday. Between 7 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. on Sunday, one car on Davis Street and the...
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Man Gets Violent When He Can't Charge His Cell
An Easthampton man was arrested after he was denied a request to charge his cell phone at a frozen yogurt shop in town. Keith R. Avella, 38, of 233 Main St., Easthampton, was arrested by Northborough...
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5 Things: Dodgeball, Bye Bye Birdie and Teddy Bears
1. Have you gotten your tickets for Bye, Bye Birdie yet? It's being performed at Algonquin Regional High School on Dec. 6, 7 and 8. 2. Ever think about starting, or joining, a dodge ball team?...
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Northborough Resident Helps Pet Owners Pay Bills
A new Westborough business helping pet owners fund veterinary bills started because Peter Alberti listened to news talk radio in July. PetChance.org was inspired by callers to a talk show who asked a...
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Mass. Outside Top 10 for Graduation Rate, Algonquin Above State Average
Massachusetts didn't make the top 10 high school graduation rates in the nation, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Education on Monday, but Algonquin High School has a...
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Peanut Butter Plant to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Shut by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has blocked food distribution from the Sunland Inc. peanut butter plant in New Mexico whose products were subject to a wide recall in...
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Jump, Jump Around: Trampoline Center Coming to Town
David O'Connor says there are very few people, if any, who don't feel compelled to jump around on a trampoline when they see one. It's a fun magnet that can get groups of kids giggling, and transport a...
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Northborough Recognized for Traffic Safety
Information courtesy of the Northborough Police Department Law enforcement, traffic safety stakeholders and local “traffic safety heroes” came together to recognize outstanding achievements at the...
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PHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Your Cats
OK, cat lovers: It's your turn! In our contest this week, we want to see photos of cats. (That includes kittens!) So, whether it's your cat, or the feline of a friend/relative, upload away! Our weekly...
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5 Things: Cat Contest Underway; Mixing Tea with Feng Shui
1. Feng Shui and Tea become one at the Northboro Chiropractic Center today. "Explore the awareness of your thoughts, the study of your environment, and how the actions you take can bring balance, peace...
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In Court: Jail Time for Copper Thief
Wednesday, Nov. 28 Christopher A. Shaw, 32, of 33 Hopkinton Rd., Westborough, was found guilty by Judge Vito Virzi of four counts of breaking-and-entering in the nighttime to commit a felony. He was...
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Big Bucks for Big Cactus; Magic at the Dumpster; Hairless Rat Collector
Weird, helpful, wacky or fun ... it's the best of Craigslist this past week. Most unlikely love ballad: "We Met By the Dumpster" Recently, out by the dumpster behind Elsa's in Shrewsbury, you asked a...
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State House Employees Get 3 Percent Raise
Despite recent news that the state is projected to take in less than expected in tax revenues, State House leaders last week announced 3 percent salary raises for staff of representatives and some...
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Police Log: Ring Stolen from Residence; Bike Chained to Gas Meter
Incidents, Monday, Nov. 26 1:51 a.m.: Medical call on Deacon Street 5:57 a.m.: Medical call on Catherine Drive 8:14 a.m.: Resident reporting a wallet taken from a car overnight, Davis Street 8:22 a.m.:...
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