What's the Worst Gift You've Received?
When it comes to giving gifts, it may be the thought that counts, but some givers clearly put very little thought into it. Be it a Chia Pet, a regifted fruit cake or a bad holiday sweater, we know...
View ArticleLions Honor Richard Martino With Community Service Award
Submitted by the Northborough Lions Club The Northborough Lions Club is proud to recognize Dr. Richard Martino as the recipient of the Northborough Lions Club 2012 Community Service Award. Martino has...
View ArticleTeen Charged With Stealing, Trying to Use Gift Cards
Wednesday, Dec. 19 Damien R. Hughes, 19, of 19 Nash St., Westborough, was arrested by Westborough police and charged with receiving stolen property, use of a motor vehicle without authorization (second...
View ArticleNorthborough Earns National Budget Award, Again
It's one of Town Administrator John Coderre's proudest moments during the year. Giving props to his administrative and financial staff, Coderre announced that once again Northborough has earned the...
View ArticlePolice Log: K9 Search on West Main; Shoplifting at the Shops
Incidents, Monday, Dec. 17 9:03 a.m.: Found property, Main Street 9:22 a.m.: Assist FD with alarm activation, Whitney Street 9:49 a.m.: Assault between two females, Avalon Drive 10:23 a.m.: Assist FD...
View ArticleJobs Down, Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Information submitted by Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce Development The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported on Thursday that the Bureau of Labor Statistics’...
View ArticleCondos Continue to Be Big Sellers in Northborough
Click on photos to view the properties 6 Lydia's Way, NorthboroughList Price: $525,000 Sale Price: $541,248Style: Condo Living Area: 2,600 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 15 Sunny Hill Rd.,...
View ArticleShrewsbury Man Ordered to Pay Fees After Dumping Illegally in Northborough
Charges were dismissed on a Shrewsbury man who dumped construction materials in Northborough, but he was ordered to pay fees. Michael P. Moreau, 24, of 8 Cottage Ave., Shrewsbury, was summonsed to...
View ArticleHigh Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Friday will bring a high-wind watch to the area with potential power outages in the morning and afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The weather pattern is coming in Thursday night and...
View ArticlePolice Log: Arrest for Assault with Dangerous Weapon; Larceny
Incidents, Wednesday, Dec. 19 4:22 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 4:38 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Street 1:55 p.m.: Truancy, Lincoln Street 2:07 p.m.: Medical call on Pierce Street 2:50...
View ArticleLooking For Things to Do Over Holiday Break?
Looking for something to do with the children over holiday break? Assuming you can tear the kids away from their new toys for a few hours, here are some ideas for things to do at home and nearby....
View ArticleCraft Beer Company Starts Brewing in Town
Submitted by the 3 Beards Beer CompanyA new craft beer company based in Northborough has unveiled its first beer, Lumberjack Lager, along with a mission to give undiscovered artisans of the ale the...
View ArticlePatch Joins in Moment of Silence for Newtown, CT, Shooting Victims
This morning at 9:30, Patch will join with AOL in a company-wide blackout as "moment of silence" to honor the victims of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, CT, last week. According to...
View ArticleUnlicensed Driving Charge from 2007 Resolved
Thursday, Dec. 20 Nancy Sarmiento, 33, of 17 Taylor St., Milford, was summonsed to court on a complaint from Grafton police to face charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and no inspection...
View ArticleSchools Discuss Security; Procedures Will Change at ARHS
According to a recent article in the Boston Globe, schools that had previously had an "open door" policy quickly became locked facilities requiring visitors get buzzed in following the Connecticut...
View ArticleSea Dog Was Closed to 'Re-evaluate,' May Open Under New Name
Last month, many were shocked to hear that Sea Dog Steak & Ale had closed its doors. Less than two years old, the pub had struggled due to the often "unforgiving" world of restaurants, and an...
View ArticleTwo Condos Open 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 ArticleObits: Former Shrewsbury Official and Former Police
Shrewsbury— Arthur M. Quitadamo, 83, longtime Shrewsbury resident died Sunday, Dec. 16 in Millbury Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side after a long and courageous battle with...
View ArticleNorthborough Woman and Newtown Brother Set Up Endowment Fund
When Rick Haylon returned from the funeral of six-year-old Ben Wheeler, one of the shooting victims in the Newtown elementary school massacre, he was moved, like so many others, by not only the tragedy...
View ArticleWhat Do You Think of the NRA Call for 'Armed Security' Around Schools?
The National Rifle Association broke its weeklong silence following the shooting of 26 people at a school in Newtown, CT, and called for a surge of gun-carrying "good guys" around American schools. NRA...
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