In Court This Week
Kuku K. Massa, 22, of 32 Jefferson St., Apt. 3, Worcester, was charged on Feb. 22 by Northborough police with speeding in violation of a special regulation and operating a motor vehicle with a...
View ArticleCopper's Hot: Theft of the Metal is on the Rise
In June, Northborough police arrested a Westborough man for breaking into a building on West Main Street. The suspect had tools on him that would have aided in stealing copper from the building. The...
View ArticlePolice Log: Loud Party on South; Fireworks on Riley; Sick Fox on Whitney
Incidents, Sunday, July 22 1:19 p.m.: Loss prevention notifies police of a shoplifter, Shops Way. Summons for shoplifting to be filed 1:43 p.m.: Party in lobby reports stolen laptop, Fay Lane 2:30...
View ArticleFire Causes 'Substantial Loss' at Local Liquor Store
A fire that is suspected to have started in a back storage room created smoke that caused significant damage to Reliance Beer and Wine at 293 West Main St. On Monday at approximately 8:45 p.m., the...
View Article5 Things: Meat Recall at Hannaford's; Dinner at the Bistro; and Student Hosts...
Our morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. If you shop at Hannaford's, be...
View ArticleOtis Street Construction Slowing Traffic, Businesses Still Open
Northborough residents have another construction site to interrupt their daily traffic routine, and it is here to stay. As part of the Walmart expansion project, a new sewer main is being installed...
View ArticleMark "The Bird" Fidrych's Widow Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Mack Trucks
Mark S. Fidrych, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers Major League baseball team, died at age 54 in April, 2009, at his Northborough home when he was working on a dump truck. According to the Worcester...
View ArticleSen. Eldridge Announces Senate Passes the Updated Bottle Bill
Submitted by the office of Sen. James Eldridge The Updated Bottle Bill, which would expand the commonwealth’s 5-cent deposit on beer and soda containers to include water, juice and sports drinks, was...
View ArticleMeet the Restaurant Guy
If you're a reader of Patch in MetroWest, you've likely caught a review or two from blogger Gary Kelley. A Westborough resident, Kelley's restaurant blog on Patch has been up for about a year. He...
View ArticleNorthborough Gets Funds to Develop Regional Park System
Information courtesy of Marlborough Economic Development Corporation The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has awarded District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) funds to the Central...
View ArticleVote for the Best Frozen Treat in Town
Tell us where the best frozen treat is in Northborough. Based on nominations we received, vote in our poll for the best frozen treat. Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northborough
While it is a beautiful sunny day at 2 p.m. with blue skies, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Worcester County, including Northborough. The National Weather...
View ArticleLongtime Nurse From Northborough Dies
Mary E. (Clarke) Brillhart died on Saturday, July 7, in Venice, FL after a brief illness. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Anne Wright of Shrewsbury. Michael Brillhart of...
View ArticleMarie Flanigan Worked at ARHS
Marie A. (Tacconi) Flanigan, 88, died on July 20 at the Coleman House in Northborough surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her devoted husband of 67 years, John “Jack” Flanigan and 6 children....
View ArticleTrivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history....
View ArticleSo Why the Spontaneously Combusting Mulch Fires?
The police and fire logs are full of typical incidences every day; medical calls and alarm activations to name a couple. Lately, we've noticed, and so have readers, that there are regularly "mulch...
View ArticleThursday's Concert Postponed Due to Weather
The Thursday, July 26, concert in Ellsworth McAfee Park has been postponed due to the "terrible forecast," according to the Northborough Community Affairs Committee. The Abandon Jack show, which was...
View ArticleCape, Ranch, and Colonial Homes Sell This Week
Click on the photos to view the properties 107 Maple St., NorthboroughList Price: $269,900 Sale Price: $238,500Style: Cape Living Area: 1,516 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 2 Bryant Ln. #2,...
View ArticleThunderstorm, Flash Flood Watch Issued Into Friday
The National Weather Service says there is a threat for significant severe thunderstorms in the area, including Northborough, this afternoon through tonight. The storms could bring damaging winds and...
View ArticleNational Grid Says Stay Safe During Severe Storms; Says It is 'Prepared to...
Submitted by National Grid National Grid is urging customers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to stay safe during the unstable weather forecasted across the area later today. The company is...
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