IMAGE GALLERY: Northborough Folks Head to Opening Day at Grafton Farmers' Market
The 2012 Grafton Farmers' Market season got off to a great start Thursday afternoon, with hundreds of residents from in and around Grafton, including Northborough, swinging by the Common to pick up...
View ArticleEldridge Wins Funding for Innovative Anti-Poverty Programs in State Budget
Information submitted by Melissa Threadgill, communications director, office of Senator Jamie Eldridge State Senator Jamie Eldridge announced on Friday that the final conference committee budget,...
View ArticlePOLL: Lying About Military Medals, Just Another Lie?
If you lie about your age or weight, or height, is that the same as lying about earning a Silver Star or a Purple Heart? The nation's highest court said this week it's the same, and protected as free...
View ArticleOh My: Bats Escape and Return; (Un)friendly Departure Expected
Two bats, a box, and a bathroom. A Shrewsbury woman called police just after midnight Tuesday, reporting she had two bats trapped in her bathroom. The animal control officer came to help the next...
View ArticlePolilce Log: Kids Behind the School at 4 a.m.; Injured Fox; Dog in Road
Incidents, Friday, June 29 2:15 p.m.: Injured fox on the roadside on Whitney Street 5:39 p.m.: Caller reports dog running in the roadway, West Main Street. Animal control contacted and the dog is...
View ArticlePolice Log: CPR Performed; Loud Party; Domestic Dispute
Incidents, Saturday, June 30 3:28 p.m.: Medical call on Kristyn Drive 4:38 p.m.: Medical call on Blake Street 5:34 p.m.: CPR performed on male down on Southwest Cutoff 7:44 p.m.: Two-car minor MVA on...
View ArticleState Police Asking Public's Help in Finding Road Rage Shooter
Submitted by the Massachusetts State Police On Sunday at 12:17 p.m., an apparent road rage incident on Route 495 northbound in Merrimac, MA, resulted in a 16-year-old female being shot one time in the...
View Article5 Things: Open Space Discusses Indian Meadows and Trail Development
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 Open Space Committee meets...
View ArticleIn Court: Larceny Charges Dismissed
Jasson Ramos, 29, of 17 Queen St., R1, Worcester, was arrested June 23 by Massachusetts State Police and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, subsequent offense;...
View ArticleWhat Was Your First Car?
Using criteria of safety, style and reliability, AAA Auto Buying experts report these cars as tops for teens: Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit TDI Ford Focus Honda Civic Hyundai Sonata (2011+) Ford Fusion Kia...
View ArticlePolice Log: Boys Push Mom; OUI Arrest; People Want Personal Property Back
Incidents, Sunday, July 1 8:56 a.m.: Report of a child's bike left on the side of the road on Maple Street 10:25 a.m.: Report of property found on the side of the road on West Main Street 1:02 p.m.:...
View ArticleLet's Play ... Guess the Restaurant
So, you think you know Northborough's restaurants well? Well enough where you can guess where the food came from just by a picture? OK, then let's play. This week, we're looking at a ham sandwich on...
View ArticleIMAGES: The Whitney Street Bridge ... Finished!
Carlene DiDonato, who lives within view of the Whitney Street Bridge, says the new bridge was supposed to be installed in February. It was completed today. "I like the rusted look with the wood...
View Article5 Things: What's Closed on the 4th; Otis Street Sewer Repair; Best Nail Salons
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. Need to know information about...
View ArticleState Funds for Roads Good, but Late
The House and Senate last Wednesday authorized $200 million in funds for the upcoming fiscal year for the Commonwealth's roads and bridges. Chapter 90 funding aids cities and towns in money for...
View ArticleUPDATED: What's Open (or Closed) on the 4th of July?
Looking for what's allowed to be open and what will be closed this holiday weekend? Here's a partial list to help you out: All city, state and federal offices are closed on Wednesday, July 4. That...
View ArticlePolice Log: Skunk With Yogurt Container on Head; BB Gun Shots Through Window;...
Incidents, Monday, July 2 10:29 a.m.: Medical call on Forbes Road 11:37 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 3:27 p.m.: Report of shoplifter in Kohl's on Shops Way 4:31 p.m.: Vehicle off the road on...
View ArticleIt's Summer: People Are Out, and So Are the Cops
"Those rapscallions! They're out on my lawn again, lighting fireworks. Call the cops." It's summertime, and the kids are out of school. People are out of their homes. Everyone's feeling feisty. Some...
View ArticleRep. Naughton Attends Flag Raising at Beaumont
Submitted by Ariana Shuris, public relations specialist, SALMON Health and Retirement State Rep. Harold Naughton addressed residents at Beaumont and Whitney Place at Northborough, where a special flag...
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