Got Snow? What's the View From Your Window?
With the governor banning us from driving during the storm, all of you weather-watchers may have a limited vantage point from which to document the blizzard. That doesn't mean, however, that you can't...
View ArticleShare Your Photos: How Much Snow Do You Have?
We at Patch like to have fun – even when we’re covering a story as big as the Blizzard of ’13! So when the biggest storm in years (potentially in the history of Boston weather) is headed our way, we...
View ArticleSnow to End by Saturday Afternoon
Snow is falling hard throughout the region and it is forecast to continue into Saturday afternoon. "I still think we'll see accumulating snow throughout the early part of the afternoon, but after 3...
View ArticleMAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Northborough?
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows snowfall in the past 24 hours. It is updated every 6 hours. This is not a map showing overall snow depth: It only tracks the amount of...
View ArticleThe Latest on the Blizzard of 2013
Check here for the latest information on the Blizzard of 2013, including what's closed, what's open, updates, news and tips.
View ArticleWhat Do You Think About Gov. Patrick’s Travel Ban?
All non-emergency drivers were ordered off the roads on Friday when Gov. Deval Patrick issued an executive order banning travel during the blizzard. (Editor's note: The ban is lifted statewide as of 4...
View ArticleWill Mail Be Delivered Today?
You may be wondering if there'll be any new mail in your mailbox today (that is, if you can even make it to your mailbox, with all this snow.) The answer is that mail service in all of New England —...
View ArticleUPDATED: Travel Ban Lifted Statewide as of 4 PM
The statewide driving ban will be lifted as of 4 p.m., the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency posted on its Facebook page. The driving ban was lifted at 1 p.m. for Nantucket and for all...
View ArticleNational Grid Responding to Blizzard of 2013
Submitted by National Grid In the Blizzard of 2013 hit New England with full force yesterday and through this morning, delivering up to two feet of snow and hurricane force winds, National Grid met the...
View ArticleHave You Seen This Credit Card Info Thief?
Have you seen this person? Each week, Patch features a different outstanding criminal case from a local police department. All information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. Theft - Case No. 120681...
View ArticleUploading This Type of Photo Could Win You a Prize
OK, so we know you've all been uploading your blizzard photos. And, we love them. But for the past week, we've also been asking you to upload photos of your favorite local businesses: a fact that was...
View ArticleAvoid a Roof Collapse: Clear Snow From Your Rooftop
With rain in Northborough's forecast for Monday, the Blizzard of '13 may not be finished wreaking havoc in Massachusetts. While temperatures dropped overnight on Friday resulting in light, fluffy snow,...
View ArticleNewsflash! Northborough Doesn't Lose Power!
Anna Munro said she got out of town for the Blizzard of 2013 because she expected she'd lose power. She was thrilled to know that she didn't. In fact, no one in Northborough did. Ask anyone in...
View ArticleTroublesome Morning Communte with Freezing Rain; Roof Loading an Issue
It ain't over yet. Jim Arnold, weather specialist with Shrewsbury Emergency Management, said it looks like our ext bit of winter weather is arriving Monday morning in the form of snow, sleet, freezing...
View ArticleSnow Can Be a Detective's Best Friend
Snow can be a detective's best friend. It's hard to not leave a trace when you leave a trail of your footprints through the snow. Three alleged purse snatchers made Marlborough officers' job easier by...
View ArticleNo Fur at BJ's
One woman spoke up, and said her actions prompted BJ's to remove fur from its racks.
View ArticleLooking for Love Online: Have You Tried It?
About 12 years ago, before online dating had really taken off, Jennifer Luke, MSW LCSW, decided she would give it a whirl. She found love, and marriage, eventually, after going on about 13 dates. "He...
View ArticlePolice Log: Goose on the Loose; Attempted Theft; ATV on Roadway
Incidents, Friday, Feb. 8 8:26 a.m.: Medical call, Shops Way 10:59 a.m.: Two-car MVA with injury, Davis Street. Mcfee Newton called for tow. Mcfee Newton called for 2 tows. 11:35 a.m.: BR1160/MA...
View ArticleAssabet Valley: 'Solar Energy is Here to Stay'
Submitted by Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School “To date, Massachusetts has not added instruction in photovoltaic (solar energy)to the mandated curriculum across the Commonwealth," said Tom...
View ArticlePedestrian Struck on I-290 by Tractor Trailer
10:20 a.m. Massachusetts State Police, responding to the crash westbound on I-290 in Northborough (near the Marlborough line) said it has limited information at this time and no information on the...
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