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Average Home in Northborough Just Over Half Million
Only Hawaii is more expensive to live in than Massachusetts. And in Massachusetts, Northborough is a lot more affordable than Weston, but much more pricey than Springfield. That's according to the...
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DEP Says Anza Never Had the OK to Operate Solid Waste Facility
James McQuade, the solid waste section chief of the Department Environmental Protection's Central Region in Worcester, said that Santo Anza never received authorization to operate a solid waste...
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What Would You Ban in Northborough?
Concord’s so-called bottle ban became a bylaw earlier this week, Brookline recently banned plastic bags and Styrofoam cups,and Arlington’s Town Meeting this fall upheld a seasonal leaf blower ban....
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Police Warn Residents of 3 Scams
The Northborough Police Department is warning residents of three recent phonescams that have come to its attention within the last week:Scam No. 1: Donation to local group organization scam.There is an...
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Police Log: Son Heads in Wrong Direction; Cooperative Shoplifter
Incidents, Sunday, Jan. 6 12:14 a.m.: RP requested a check on his daughter and her boyfriend traveling on Route 20 in black Camry, Main Street. RP called back and stated daughter was in Worcester. 3:12...
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Probation, Apology for Keeper of Disorderly House
Monday, Jan. 7 Oscar Mendoza Jr., 17, of 7 Jane St., Shrewsbury, was summonsed to court on a complaint from Shrewsbury police to face charges of keeping a noisy and disorderly house, larceny under...
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If Reindeer Can Ski, So Can You
Patch headed to "snow school" at the Ski Ward in Shrewsbury last week, with editor Charlene Arsenault taking some first-ever downhill skiing lessons. Patch the reindeer always wedges his way onto the...
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WINNER: Sibling Photo Contest
Since we launched our sibling photo contest last Wednesday, readers have uploaded dozens of awesome pictures of brothers with brothers, sisters with sisters, brothers with sisters. It's never easy to...
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Obits: Nuns, WWII Veteran and School Teacher
Marlborough— Elizabeth (DiRado) Cutone, 92, of Marlborough died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Marlborough Hospital. She had been a member of the former St. Ann's Parish, Marlborough,the Marlborough...
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Flu Cases 'Widespread,' Says Red Cross
The Red Cross said there's still time for folks to get flu shots and be covered from what is considered to be a more active flu season. Here are some local options. The Centers for Disease Control...
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PHOTO CONTEST: Skiing
For die-hard skiers, this is one of the best times of the year. In our photo contest this week, we want to see pictures of skiing. We know you have 'em! We’ll take submissions until 5 p.m. Jan. 14. The...
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Girl Scouts Collect Supplies for Underprivileged Children
Do you have a favorite kindergarten memory? In a flyer circulating at the local schools, that's what Girl Scouts Ruth Ricciuti, Gabriella Thompson and Isabella Masciarelli are asking. While many do...
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Common Sense is Key to Ice Safety
Winter certainly felt like it was here last week and winter sports enthusiasts of all kinds are waiting to get out on the ice. But Hopkinton Fire Chief Ken Clark said outdoorsmen need to use caution...
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Lots of New Growth in FY2013
While future growth is expected to decline, Northborough's books reported $92.9 million in new growth valuation for FY2013. As part of a report presented recently by Town Administrator John Coderre,...
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Police Log: Male Flees on Foot, Charged with Domestic Assault
Incidents, Monday, Jan. 7 8:35 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 10 a.m.: Medical call, Davis Street 10:14 a.m.: Phone scam, Goodnow Circle 10:30 a.m.: Larceny of a purse, West Main Street 11:35...
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TELL US: Should Parents Track Students' Whereabouts in College?
Heading off to college is a chance for not only students to grow, but for their parents to adapt to life changes as well. But in some cases, the parents may not have such an easy time letting go. So...
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Rug Rolling Down the Road; WWF for Gay Men; Bunny Needs a Home
And here you have it—our "best" in the world of Craigslist this week. You're in his "work out world" Wow! That's what this guy has to say about the "older woman in yoga pants" who had lunch recently at...
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'Road Rage' Incident Leads to OUI Arrest
Wednesday, Jan. 9 Erin Maguire, 24, of 169 East St., Upton, was arrested by Grafton police and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Judge...
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Police Log: Fight Over Parking; RR Bells in the Wee Hours
Incidents, Tuesday, Jan. 8 3:53 a.m.: Caller reporting the RR crossing bells activated, School Street. CSX notified and is responding. 7:16 a.m.: Report of a 2 car MVA, no injuries reported, Hudson...
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Work on Downtown Project Ceases Until Spring
Work on the Downtown Improvement Project, conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, will stop through the cold months, and continue through spring, according to an update yesterday...
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