Last Day to Register for Senate Primary
Wednesday, April 10, is the last day to register for the special state primary for U.S. Senate. Register at the town clerk's office, or here. The election takes place on Tuesday, April 30. Many towns,...
View ArticleJustin O'Connell Makes Dean's List at RIT
Submitted by readMedia for RIT Justin O'Connell of Northborough, a fourth-year student in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, made the Dean's List for the Winter 2013 quarter. Rochester...
View ArticleTerminated Employee Trespasses; Boyfriend Girlfriend Fight
Incidents, Tuesday, March 9 2:53 a.m.: Assist FD with lift assist, West Main Street 8:26 a.m.: Highway employee reporting found bicycle, Whitney Street 8:55 a.m.: Medical call, Jay Ave. 10:18 a.m.:...
View ArticleAngry Man Dumps Coffee on Woman's Car, Apologizes (Kind Of)
Editor's Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. What we learned this week: there are a few guys out there looking for pot smoking...
View ArticleTown's Staffing Needs Assessed
In an effort to take a "hard look" a the staffing needs in the town's department, an ad hoc committee is forming to assess that very issue. Board of Selectman Chairman Bill Pantazis said that because...
View ArticleGov Wants Housing Authority Consolidation
In January, Gov. Deval Patrick announced his plan to consolidate public housing in Massachusetts into six regional agencies, rather than the 240 Massachusetts currently has. According to The...
View ArticleRep. McGovern Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
Submitted by Scott Zoback, district press secretary, Congressman McGovern Congressman Jim McGovern, D-MA, announces the 2013 Congressional Art Competition Winner for the 2nd Congressional District at...
View Article'Diamond in the Rough' Sells for $163,500
Click on photos to view the properties 5 Franklin Circle, NorthboroughList Price: $475,000 Sale Price: $463,000Style: Custom Contemporary Living Area: 2,0842 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 1 Cedar...
View Article$5,000 Cars for All Occasions
The $5,000 car serves as many different purposes as there are drivers looking for inexpensive wheels to get them on the road. For most, it represents the ideal price for obtaining a reliable commuter...
View ArticleGregoire, Naughton Opposed on Transportation Bill Vote
State Rep. Danielle Gregoire, D-Marlborough, voted against, while Rep. Harold Naughton, D-Clinton, voted for the transporation bill that recently passed through the House. Denying higher taxes for...
View ArticleObits: WWII Vet, Race Car Driver and Marine
Marlborough— Anthony J. Folino, 95, of Marlborough, formerly of Framingham and Watertown, died April 5 at the Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. He served in the US Army during World War II. His...
View ArticleScreaming on West; Gas Leak; Argument Erupts
Incidents, Wednesday, April 10 3:09 a.m.: Medical call, East Main Street 1:20 p.m.: Assist FD with vehicle leaking gas, Shops Way 1:31 p.m.: Police receive a aeport of screaming in area of West Main...
View ArticleDPW Seeks Seasonal Help
Information courtesy of the town of Northborough The Public Works Department seeks temporary seasonal staff to assist with grounds maintenance at the various parks and other Town-owned properties....
View ArticleCommunity Preservation Looks to Renovate Memorial, De-Weed Bartlett,...
If the town approves at Town Meeting, Memorial Field will get an upgrade, the weeds will be pulled from Bartlett Pond, trails will be updated, and the town could see new historical markers. As...
View ArticleOpen Houses: Colonial on Brewer, Cape on St. James
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 ArticleBreak-In at New England Tire
Police are looking for information involving an overnight break-in at New England Tire on Main Street. Thieves kicked in a window, breaking into the business during the night, or early morning, said...
View ArticleSexually Assaulted Woman Runs to Northborough Home for Help
A Canadian man has been charged with sexual assault of a woman he met at a trade show in Marlborough, said police. Tyler Buttle, 31, 2901 Greenfield Rd., Inverary, Ontario, has been charged with two...
View ArticleState House New Service Weekly Roundup: Exit Strategy
Clouded by sharp rhetoric, fragile egos and fluid whip counts, an endgame to the showdown between Gov. Deval Patrick and legislative leaders over tax increases and transportation began to emerge in...
View ArticleEnergy Drinks Under Scrutiny: Time to Regulate Caffeine Amounts?
The Federal Drug Administration is warning consumers to stay away from energy drinks and dietary supplements that include an ingredient known as DMAA, or dimethylamylamine, due to associated health...
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