BJ's Using HR Software
BJ's Wholesale Club has begun using new human resources software, BusinessWire reports today. The Westborough-based firm is using Empower Software Solutions' EmpowerWFM in 198 stores among 15 states....
View ArticleNew 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions
On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service announced annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2013, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes from the recently passed American Taxpayer...
View ArticleCollection Still Being Taken for Libraries Damaged by Sandy
Information submitted by Ellen Church The Friends of the Northborough Library have collected $107 so far in donations for the libraries damaged by the superstorm last October. Although libraries are a...
View ArticleWanted: Lovebirds With Great Story to Tell
With the most romantic of holidays nearly upon us, Patch is hoping to share one of your Valentine's Day stories with our readers. Did someone finally tell you how they feel? Were you reunited with...
View ArticleAlleged Christmas Tree Scammer Held on Bail
Monday, Jan. 14 A judge ordered a Shrewsbury man held on $1,000 cash bail following his arraignment Monday on charges that he scammed a local church parish out of nearly $500 by pretending to return...
View ArticleBurn Your Brush, Not Your House
Every year during the open burning season brush fires get out of control across the commonwealth, and the Massachusetts Fire Marshal and local Fire Chiefs want you to remain safe this year. The season...
View ArticlePolice Log: Mangy Looking Fox; Gunshots Heard
Incidents, Saturday, Jan. 12 11:34 a.m.: Multiple calls on a 2 car MVA, no injuries reported, Main Street. MA PCs 587VS8 & 489FDX 12:22 p.m.: Caller reporting a 2 car MVA, no injuries reported,...
View ArticleJoin the Northborough Ex-Smokers Hall of Fame
Information courtesy of the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program Northborough residents have a chance to get themselves into the hall of fame. Well, smokers do. And get healthy, save...
View ArticleWINNER: Skiing Photo Contest
Our photo contest this week attracted dozens of photos of skiers (and some snowboarders too!) We could only choose one, however, as the winner of a $25 gift card. All photos uploaded before 5 p.m....
View ArticleObits: Navy Vet., Founder of Air Conditioning Company and Scientist
Marlborough— Eileen J. (Daley) Tripoli, 62, of Marlborough died Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Worcester. She had been employed by the Federal Government for over 20 years in various positions, most...
View ArticleSnow Expected Wednesday
Winter's timeout ends Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service in Taunton today said 2 to 5 inches of snow are expected in Central Mass. The agency has issued a winter weather advisory from 4...
View ArticlePolice Log: Cow Takes Her Calf for a Stroll; Ex-Boyfriend Threats
Incidents, Saturday, Jan. 12 11:34 a.m.: Multiple calls on a 2 car MVA, no injuries reported, Main Street. MA PCs 587VS8 & 489FDX 12:22 p.m.: Caller reporting a 2 car MVA, no injuries reported,...
View ArticleNorthborough Student Completes Co-Op at Global Steering Systems
Submitted by readMedia for Clarkson University Alan Gobron of Northborough, a Clarkson University senior majoring in mechanical engineering, participated in a co-op at Global Steering Systems in...
View ArticleMotel 6 Owner: 'We Have Taken the Matter Seriously'
It's a "family business," but after a multitude of serious incidents and crimes that emanated from the premises at Motel 6, not only did management want to improve the problem; the town demanded it do...
View ArticlePatriots AFC Championship Tickets Go on Sale Thursday
For the ninth time in 20 playoff appearances, the New England Patriots are just one game from advancing to the Super Bowl. That game will be played at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m....
View ArticlePreview This Winter's Hottest Books
It might be chilly out, but book publishing is red hot right now. Several favorite bestselling authors are releasing books early in 2013. What are some of the most anticipated? Sue Grafton—Kinsey and...
View ArticlePHOTO CONTEST: Black & White Photography
In our photo contest this week, we want to see black and white photography. Whether you developed the photo in black and white or added a filter to the picture after the fact doesn't matter to us....
View ArticleNo School? No Problem. Rec. Dept.'s Fun Days
For kids in the Northborough public school system, there is no school on Monday, Jan. 21, and Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Northborough Recreation Department has got you covered. It is hosting a full day fun...
View ArticleWinter Driving Can Be Dangerous
Although the weather has been warmer lately, winter is still upon us and changes for the worse can happen at any time. Last week, we covered some general precautions for driving during the winter...
View ArticleZeh School Gets Egged; Fraud
Incidents, Monday, Jan. 14 8:33 a.m.: Resident in the lobby to report fraud, Juniper Brook Road 11:09 a.m.: Vandalism, Howard Street (doors of the Zeh School hit with a few dozen eggs) 1:43 p.m.: Party...
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