K9 for B&E on Mohawk Drive; Larceny at the Shops; Drugs on Church Street
Incidents, Tuesday, Jan. 22 1:20 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 1:26 a.m.: Caller reporting equipment being operated at new condos, Westbrook Road. 123 advises two males MA PC 451SA9 and MA PC...
View Article9 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe in the Cold
With temperatures below zero overnight and the cold expected to continue early this week, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) offers these tips to make sure your...
View ArticleUgly Sweaters are Expensive; Sexy Waiter at Yama Zakura
It's that time of the week again, where Patch delves into the most intersting, informative and downright ludicrous postings on everyone's favorite message board: Craigslist. We are also reminded that...
View ArticleARHS Student Performs with MetroWest Youth Symphony Orchestra
Submitted by MYSO Many local area students are in the final stages of preparing for the MetroWest Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert to be held on Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. at the MassBay Community...
View ArticleLinsky Files Gun Violence Legislation; Eldridge Supports Passing Stronger...
The following is a press release sent by the office of state Rep. David Linsky, D-Natick. State Rep. David P. Linsky announced today that he has filed “An Act to Reduce Gun Violence and to Protect the...
View ArticleLearn a New Language with Mango at Northborough Library
Information courtesy of the Northborough Free Library The Northborough Free Library is pleased to introduce a new way of learning a language through the Mango Languages online language-learning system....
View ArticleOne Condo Sells in Northborough for Just Under Half Mil
Click on photos to view the properties 14 Country Candle Lane, NorthboroughList Price: $419,900 Sale Price: $419,900Style:Condo Living Area: 2,125 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5
View ArticlePlease Don't Help My Kids
A Patch blog from Alameda, CA, called “Please Don’t Help My Kids” has struck a nerve with readers across the country. Posted in September, the blog has taken off over the past couple of weeks as it has...
View ArticleWalmart Fitness Band Recalled
If you recently purchased a fitness band from Walmart, you might want to check the box. On Tuesday, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of the the Implus Footcare...
View ArticlePatrick Files $34.8 Billion Budget; Admin Predicts 'Small Increase' in Local Aid
In submitting his $34.8 billion budget to the Legislature on Wednesday, Gov. Deval Patrick said the proposed income tax hike is part of a comprehensive package aimed at investing in the state's...
View ArticleNew, 4,714-Foot Colonial, Open For Showing 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 ArticleSnow Expected Tonight
Get the snow brushes ready. The MetroWest area should see one to two inches of snow starting tonight, "mainly between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.," the National Weather Service in Taunton predicted on its...
View ArticleObits: Car Crash Death, Archery Champion, Dog Breeder and World Record Holder
Marlborough— William A. Floyd, 89, died Thursday Jan. 10, 2013 at the Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII in the European, African...
View ArticleARHS Takes on Shrewsbury in Showdown at the DCU
Information courtesy of Eric Lindquist, director of public relations & broadcasting, Worcester Sharks Shrewsbury takes on Algonquin in the fourth annual High School Hockey Showdown on Saturday,...
View ArticlePolice: Calls About a Foxy on the Run; Keeping the Peace at the Shops
Incidents, Wednesday, Jan. 23 6:55 a.m.: MA PC 2VH900 and MA PC 674KG2, Main Street 8 a.m.: Medical call on Intervale Farm Lane 9:22 a.m.: Attempt to serve a no trespass order, Howard Street; party...
View ArticleCharter Shuts Its Social Media Customer Service Down
Sometimes, unplugging that cable, waiting two minutes, and plugging it back in just doesn't bring the connection back. Neither does kicking the box or yelling at the TV. "Yes, robot voice, sir, I've...
View ArticleHealth Inspections: Expired Food at Walmart; Looking Good at Beaumont Nursing
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important...
View ArticleLocal Guy Wins a Hunk o' Beef, Texas Style
Now, that's a lot of beef. Smoky, grilled, premium beef, at that. Fernando Valverde won the most recent Texas BBQ Company drawing. Each Thursday, the restaurant gives diners a chance at winning an...
View ArticleWomen Serving in Combat: What Do You Think?
The Pentagon made an historic move Thursday when it lifted its ban on women serving in combat. A 1994 restriction prevented women in the military from serving in combat, including service on the front...
View ArticlePolice Log: Another B&E; Driver in Road for an Hour Arrested for OUI
Incidents, Thursday, Jan. 24 1:26 a.m.: Check on a male in a wheel chair in the parking lot, Main Street 10:03 a.m.: Narcotic Drug Violation, Bartlett Street 10:18 a.m.: Medical call, Forrest Road...
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