Have You Seen This Fugitive?
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. 120440...
View ArticleMan Urinates Behind Store; 3-Car Crash; B&E on Bearfoot
Incidents, Friday, Feb. 22 2:57 a.m.: Medical call, Hemlock Drive 7:03 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 9:51 a.m.: Medical call, West Main Street 12:35 p.m.: Illegal dumping in area, Newton Street....
View ArticleSlick Conditions Possible Today
The little snow that's fallen this weekend could cause some big traffic headaches today. The National Weather Service in Taunton expects slick roads and reduced visibility, possibly into tonight. A ham...
View ArticleA135 Blanket Goal for Project Linus
With 44 put together last week by an enthusiastic group at St. Rose of Lima, and 94 in hand, Lisa Hodge is that much closer to her goal to create 135 blankets for Project Linus. Project Linus is a...
View ArticleUpload Your Vacation Photos; You Could Win a Prize
Since last week, readers have uploaded dozens of photos of their envy-worthy vacation photos. If you haven't entered our photo contest yet, it's not too late. The deadline to upload photos in the...
View ArticleComedy for Football
Information courtesy of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Laugh it up and benefit the football team. On March 9, Chris Ziti, Greg Murphy and Kenny Robertson—three of Boston's top...
View ArticleJewelry Theft; Sick Fox on Brewer
Incidents, Saturday, Feb. 23 9:56 a.m.: Report of possible sick fox in area, Brewer Street 11:36 a.m.: Report of larceny of jewelry, Oak Meadow Drive 4:38 p.m.: Report of possible sick fox in area,...
View ArticleGALLERY: Scholastic Art Award Winners Announced
At the Regional School Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the library at Algonquin Regional High School, the work from this year's Scholastic Art Awards will be featured. Fine and Performing...
View ArticleWho Is Supposed to Shovel the Sidewalk, and Other Snowy Rules
Patch readers have asked us the following question: "Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalks in town?" The answer: The owner of the home abutting the sidewalk in question. And you've got six...
View ArticleStudents from St. John's Spend Vacation at Orphanage in Haiti
Forrest Owen is one of seven students, and two faculty members, who visited Haiti last week to volunteer at the Be Like Brit Orphanage. Forrest's mom, Kendra, tells us that he and the students, who...
View ArticleNorthborough Restaurants Participate in Worcester Restaurant Week
Starting Monday, Feb. 23, through the end of the week, diners have a chance to enjoy some of the area's finest restaurants, sampling some of their best entrees for a fraction of the usual cost....
View ArticleHow Will Sequester Impact State?
Massachusetts would see more than $91 million in federal funds cut from myriad programs if Congress fails to act this week to avoid the sequester, the Obama Administration said Sunday. In a move...
View ArticleMarkey, Lynch Agree to Six Debates Before Primary
Congressmen Edward Markey, D-Malden, and Stephen Lynch, D-South Boston, the two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, have agreed to participate in six debates between now and the April 30 primary,...
View ArticleObits: School Teacher, Public Works Coordinator and Seamstress
Westborough— Elaine M. McPherson, 82, of Westborough, died on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was a talented, self-employed seamstress for...
View ArticleSister-in-Law Fight: One Accuses Other of Throwing 3-Year-Old Daughter
Incidents, Sunday, Feb. 24 2:14 a.m.: Assist FD with alarm investigation, West Main Street 6:47 a.m.: Single car MVA, no injuries. MA 542NWF, Belmont Street. Mcfee Newton called for tow. Operator...
View ArticleWho's Running in the 2013 Town Election ... So Far?
Town Election Day is less than three months away. Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election have been available at the Town Clerk's office since Jan. 22. Nomination papers must be returned to the...
View ArticleLETTER: An 'Apparent Hostility to Small Business'
Susan LaDue, owner of the Doggie Den, sent this letter to the editor in response to a recent article about updating sign bylaws in Northborough I am sick and tired of the abuse that rains down on...
View ArticleFD Responded to More Than 450 Fire Calls in Half Year
Twice each year, Fire Chief David Durgin submits a breakdown of the Northborough Fire Department's activities to the Board of Selectmen and administration. Here, we share with you some of the...
View ArticleWINNER: Vacation Photo Contest
Since we launched our Vacation photo contest last Wednesday, readers have been busy uploading, giving us 117 snapshots of their R & R. It's never easy to choose the sole winner of our contest each...
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