Northborough Reps Hear Town's Legislative Priorities
The town is asking to restore Circuit Breaker Funding and reauthorize Chapter 90 funds for FY2014. One reimburses high cost special education programs for schools, and the other helps alleviate the...
View ArticleState-of-the-Art Contemporary Among Open Houses 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 ArticleDogs Bounding for Glory (in the Snow)
Nevermind the underwater diving dogs. Yeah, that's pretty awesome. But there are few things cuter than a snowdog in action. There are also few things cuter than a dog who doesn't like the snow that is...
View ArticleMAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Northborough?
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows total snowfall in the Northborough area over the past 3 days. The map is centered around the red marker, which is in the middle of...
View ArticleSurveillance Helps Nab Thief Who Stole Surveillance Equipment
A two-day investigation has led to the arrest of a Mashpee man who stole numerous items from BJ's, including Bose speakers and surveillance video equipment. Christopher Sean Eld, 46, 82 Blue Spruce...
View ArticleState House News Service Weekly Roundup: Backing Into Half a Cat
Four years ago Gov. Deval Patrick went to the Legislature and asked for a 19-cent gas tax increase to fund transportation. They scoffed at his idea, then raised the sales tax and swore off further...
View ArticleNew England Gymnastics Championships Dismount at Algonquin
Algonqion Regional High School gymnasts join the top two high school girls' teams from each state in the New England for the 19th Annual New England Interscholastic Girls’ Gymnastics Championship on...
View ArticleShould Scott Brown Run for Governor?
Results of a UMass Lowell/Boston Herald poll this week show former Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, is more popular than he was when he lost his re-election bid last fall. It says he is in a strong...
View ArticlePossible Scam; Lots of Larceny; ID Theft
Incidents, Thursday, March 7 9:06 a.m.: Report of stolen iPhone, Fay Lane 9:16 a.m.: Report of loose dog in area, Copley Drive 10:08 a.m.: Report of possible scam, Crestwood Drive 10:14 a.m.: Report of...
View ArticleWannabe Wendy's Patron Walks to Drive Thru, is Denied Service, Calls Cops
An emergency order. A "vulgar male party," (that was the dispatcher's decription, probably not the caller's) called 911 in Milford to report that Wendy's wouldn't serve him in the drive-through. Why,...
View ArticlePolls Give Markey Double-Digit Lead in Senate Race
Two polls last week showed double-digit leads for U.S. Rep. Edward Markey over his Democratic opponent U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in the race for U.S. Senate.Results of a UMass Lowell/Boston Herald poll...
View ArticleHave You Seen This 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. 130110...
View ArticleShow Us What Makes You Smile; You Could Win a Prize
Readers have been making us smile for days, as they've uploaded dozens of photos of the people, places and things that make them smile. f you haven't entered our photo contest yet, it's not too late....
View Article3 Ridiculously Easy Things to Do, and How to Do Them
Would you like to post events, announcements and blogs to Northborough Patch? Keep this article handy each time there is something you'd like to share with our community. To post events to the site for...
View ArticleSnowblower Fire; Northborough Man Arrested for Drug Posession
Incidents, Friday, March 8 2:31 a.m.: Assist FD with medical. Male in custody requesting transport to MH, Main Street 2:46 a.m.: Medical call, Church Street 3:44 a.m.: Vehicle off roadway, Maple...
View ArticleWhy the Scaffolding Around the Old Town Hall?
One reader, a longtime resident of Northborough, said recently, "For as long as I can remember, there has been scaffolding in front of the old town hall at the center of town (where Zem Han Restaurant...
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