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Home Sales Drop in Worcester County
Worcester County home sales dropped in February—mirroring the commonwealth—which saw a drop in sales for the first time since December 2011, according to a recent report by The Warren Group, publisher...
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Santo Anza's Hearing This Week in Superior Court
Santo Anza, Northborough man charged with multiple environmental violations and animal cruelty for an alleged operation of an illegal dumping site (SA Farms), faces his trial date this Thursday, March...
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What's That Red Logo on Facebook Pages Across Country?
You may have wondered at the logo showing up all over Facebook— a red square with two pink horizontal lines and folks changing their profile photos to this symbol that stands for marriage equality....
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Auditor Report Finds Sex Offenders at Registered Child Care Facilities
A new report from State Auditor Suzanne Bump suggests that a surprisingly large number of sex offenders statewide may be living in properties also used as childcare facilities. According to the report,...
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Local Named to Choate's Dean's List
Submitted by readMedia for Choate Rosemary Hall Emily Carroll, daughter of Mr. Thomas W. Carroll of Northborough, was named to the Winter Term 2013 Dean's List at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford,...
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The Easter Bunny Hopethed to Town
Hundreds of kids flocked to the town's 18th annual egg hunt on Sunday. Sponsored by the Northboro Junior Woman's Club, this event took place at the Zeh School and featured the Easter Bunny. Thanks to...
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Scrabble Buddy Please Apply; Kitty Needs Home; Singer Wants to Do Some Skynyrd
Editor's Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. Tiling the time away You don't need the board or the dictionary. That will be...
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Restaurant News: Burgers, Bars and Brewing
Have you noticed a new restaurant while driving around the MetroWest area recently? We know you don't just stay in town when you want to eat out: so here is a round-up of restaurant news around the...
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Larceny at the Shops; I.D. Fraud
Incidents, Tuesday, March 26 9:20 a.m.: Medical call, Lydia's Way 9:21 a.m.: Medical call, Davis Street 11:45 a.m.: Report of larceny from store, Shops Way 11:45 a.m.: Report of larceny from store,...
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Signs of Spring: Ice Cream and Hot Dogs
You can get ice cream at Trombetta's. That proves that it's spring. Trombetta's has been open since March 22, and BeeZers, the Chicago hot dog king that shares the location with Trombetta's, will be...
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None Run Opposed in 2013 Town Election
With the deadline for submissions past, here are the official candidates running for town office in the Northborough election May 13. An * indicates an incumbent ModeratorFrederick A. George Jr.*, 96...
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Meet the Confectioner Behind Hebert's Chocolate
With Easter just around the corner, Tom Reed mixes science, art and cooking while he oversees the chocolate-making operation at Hebert Candies in Shrewsbury. He was trained in the old-school candy...
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Lynch and Markey Spar Over Health Care, Bank Bailouts
In the days leading up to the first Democratic U.S. Senate debate, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston) has been called upon frequently to explain the vote he took against the health care reform...
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Republican Senate Hopefuls Call for Repeal of DOMA in Debate
The Republican candidates for U.S. Senate leaned on their diverse backgrounds to explain positions on issues ranging from the economy and debt reduction to gay marriage Wednesday night. Gabriel Gomez,...
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Do You Own a Hybrid? Would You Buy a Hybrid?
Hybrid cars have come a long way since the Honda Insight became the first hybrid for sale in North America in late 1999. For one, the styling has gone from futuristic insect to more traditional looks....
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Showing Lots, Condos 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...
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Obits: Red Cross Worker, Marine and Truck Driver
Northborough— Sally Catron Barnes, 83, formerly of Needham, Massachusetts, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was...
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Woman's Club Brings Back Pinwheels for Prevention
Each year, the Junior Woman's Club takes on worthy causes in the community. Last year, you may remember the 100s of pinwheels spinning and shining in the patch of grass in front of the Northborough...
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'Aggressive Sounding' Resident Locked Out; Deer Struck on Crawford
Incidents, Wednesday, March 27 8:54 a.m.: Ofc. came upon a 2 car MVA, Davis Street. MA PC 833PT5 & 377AF5 1:19 p.m.: Housing authority reporting damage to shed, Rutland Road 5:16 p.m.: Two-car MVA...
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Get Active in the Northborough 5K Race and Walk
Get some new sneakers and get training. Sign-ups have begun for the Northborough Gets Active 5K race and walk sponsored by the Rotary Club and Northborough Recreation. This event is a fundraiser for...
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