Superintendent: 'I Appreciate the Strong Support of the Educational Communities'
Letter to the school community from Dr. Charles Gobron, superintendent of schools As we start our winter break and look forward to the new calendar year, I think it’s important to mention just how much...
View ArticlePolice Log: Stolen Copper; Stolen Ornaments; Drivers Striking Things on Belmont
Incidents, Thursday, Dec. 20 9:22 a.m.: Medical call on West Main Stret 10:06 a.m.: Medical call on Main Street 2:01 p.m.: AT&T reporting stolen copper, Church Street 4:42 p.m.: Resident reporting...
View ArticleWould You Pay to Use Facebook?
Soon, Facebook might have a message for users wishing to send notes to the inboxes of people who aren't friends. Pay $1 first. Facebook is testing that fee service "with a small percentage of...
View ArticleOh My: Fearless Turkey, Loose Donkeys
Are you considered "dressed" if you're wearing no clothes? A Milford man reported this week he was having a problem with his neighbor. The neighbor, he said, was now "inappropriately dressed," in front...
View ArticleUpload Your Food Photos, You Could Win a Prize
Our weekly photo contest is going strong, with dozens of submissions of food picures. If you haven't entered yet, it's not too late. The deadline to upload photos in the contest is 6 p.m. tomorrow...
View ArticlePolice Log: Reported Scam; Burglar Alarm at Buick
Incidents, Friday, Dec. 21 11:16 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 11:19 a.m.: Medical call, Deacon Street 11:48 a.m.: Medical calls, Bartlett Street 12:28 p.m.: MA PC 317LB4, Citation issued, West...
View ArticleTrack Santa's Path
NORAD maps Santa's travels each year, so make sure to log on and let your children know when he's near!
View ArticleWhite Christmas Coming to Town
You’d better watch out when traveling on Christmas Day. One to two inches of snow, with some sleet, are coming to town starting tonight and into Tuesday, presenting the region with a white Christmas,...
View ArticleOutages Affect More Than 200
More than 200 National Grid customers in Northborough are without electricity on Christmas Eve. Most of these, 204, are in the West Main at Crawford street area, according to National Grid's outage...
View Article5 Places You Didn't Know Were Open On Christmas
1. The earliest you can find a store open is 4:30 a.m. Nicky D's Donuts is planning to stay open until 1 p.m. serving its famous donuts, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and muffin tops all made from...
View ArticleWINNER: Food Photo Contest
We received nearly 90 entries to our photo contest this week, which asked readers to submit photos of their food. It wasn't easy to only choose one as the winner of our contest, which gives readers the...
View ArticleRegion Under Winter Storm Watch
A present that winter fans will love will arrive the night after Christmas. The National Weather Service in Taunton today issued a winter storm watch for Central and Western New England from Wednesday...
View ArticleCONTEST: Show Us Your Favorite Photos From 2012
The year is coming to an end, and it's time to reflect. In our final Picture of the Week contest of the year (don't worry, we have a dozen new topics for 2013), we are inviting readers to upload the...
View ArticleJoin This Year's Winning Wellness Challenge
It's on! The Winning Wellness Challenge is back in Northborough for 2013. This is for people who: Want to drop 5 to 50 pounds Want to learn about a healthy lifestyle Want support from peers to stay...
View ArticleBest of OMG PD: 2012's Strangest Police Calls
Your local Patch editor spends many hours compiling police logs so you know what's going on in your community. Your editors have also, in many cases, been left scratching their head when reading some...
View ArticleQdoba Headed to Northborough Crossing
Soon, you will be able to grab a stuffed burrito or a couple of tacos to fend off the hunger while shopping at Northborough Crossing. Qdoba Mexican Grill is coming to the Crossing. The Board of...
View ArticleReview This: Yowza! Yogurt Paradise
While Lalajava is already a local hot spot, Yowza Yogurt Paradise is working on becoming the "daily chill." As it says on the Facebook page, Yowza Yogurt Paradise offers many flavors in fat-free, low...
View ArticleRain To Dampen Snowstorm
Less snow and more rain than previously expected are headed to the region starting tonight, the National Weather Service in Taunton said today. The agency has issued a winter weather advisory for 7...
View ArticlePolice Log: Drunken-Driving Arrest, Loud Music Complaint
Sunday, Dec. 23 4:02 a.m.: Brianna M. Degray, 19, of 1970 Allen St., Springfield, was arrested at Church and Brewer streets and charged with a marked lanes violation, speeding and operating under the...
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