Parents Pick up Drinking Minors; Car Egged; Large Dog Runs in Traffic
Incidents, Sunday, April 14 9:57 a.m.: Found items from loss prevention, Shops Way 10:50 a.m.: Police respond to a medical call on West Main Street 11:20 a.m.: Police respond to medical call on West...
View ArticleGrab a Garbage Bag: It's the Annual Town-Cleanup
In honor of Louise Houle, who started the effort more than 25 years ago, the Northborough Woman's Club and Community Affairs are once again keeping the tradition alive by organizing the Annual Town...
View ArticleContinuing Updates on Boston Marathon Bombings
Patch will be adding any new updates posted on social media about the Boston Marathon bombings to this Storify article throughout the day.
View ArticleWINNER: Red Sox Pride Photo Contest
We launched our Red Sox pride photo contest last week to coincide with opening day at Fenway, and before a cowardly act near the Boston Marathon finish line shook the city and forever changed lives....
View ArticleFBI: 'No Imminent Threat' After Marathon Bombings
Boston and state police, the FBI and other federal officials said on Tuesday morning that there are no known threats to the public at this time, and that they are continuing to investigate and look for...
View ArticleResponse to the Boston Tragedy: Glimpses of Goodness
A day drenched with violence and death when bomb blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon had resulted by late Monday in the deaths of at least three people and injured more than 100. But...
View ArticlePrayer Vigils and Services: Response to the Boston Marathon Bombings
For some, a prayer vigil or service is a way to gather with others and spiritually support the bombing victims, the city of Boston — even the perpetrator/s. For others, it is a way to seek answers —...
View ArticleSuspicious Package Holds Plane at Logan
UPDATE TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 11:55 A.M.: The suspicious package on the plane was re-screened and cleared by security officials, according to the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). In a press...
View ArticlePolice Presence Enhanced ‘Across MBTA’
Public transit through the city of Boston has been enhanced following Marathon Monday bombings that resulted in three deaths and injuries to more than 140 people. MBTA Spokesman Joe Pesaturo said the...
View ArticleRunners Who Completed the Boston Marathon
Patch editors were spread out along the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon course on Patriots Day to follow along with the action and get local reaction. Originally, this article was updated to post the...
View ArticlePrayer Service Offered to Reflect on Marathon Bombings
Father Steve Gemme said that the St. Bernadette Parish is open for a prayer service on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. for "those impacted by the events at the Marathon yesterday." This service is open to...
View ArticleMedford Native Killed in Boston Marathon Bombings
A 29-year-old Medford native died in the Boston Marathon terror attacks yesterday, WCVB is reporting. Krystle Campbell was a 2001 graduate of Medford High, WCVB reported. The Boston Globe reported that...
View ArticleNorthborough Runner's Last Marathon Ends in Disbelief
On Monday, Keith Pellerin ran his ninth consecutive—and last—Boston Marathon. And “I’ve never had a day like I had yesterday,” said Pellerin, a Northborough resident who works at Rich Allen’s PR...
View ArticlePHOTO CONTEST: Puppies
We all could use some smiles this week. So, hopefully, our latest photo contest theme will help with that. In our photo contest this week, we want to see puppies. Sweet, adorable, painfully cute...
View ArticleSen. Eldridge Holds Conference for Seniors
Submitted by the office of Sen. Jamie Eldridge To help ensure that seniors have access to the benefits and services they deserve to lead healthy and active lives, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton,...
View ArticleMom Leaves Kids Alone in Store; Loud Party on Howard
Incidents, Monday, April 15 5:21 a.m.: Medical call, King Street 9:08 a.m.: 2 car MVA, no injuries, with a car and taxi, South Street. 10:50 a.m.: Minor 2 car MVA, no injuries reported, Shops Way....
View ArticleIn the Wake of the Marathon Tragedy, Northborough Prays Together
On Tuesday afternoon, Father Steve Gemme and his staff at St. Bernadette's Parish got together to decide how to respond to the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. They quickly came to the conclusion that...
View ArticleSeat Open on Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Department sent out a notice that it has a seat available on its committee. The Parks & Recreation Commission consists of five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen...
View ArticleConflicting Reports of Arrest in Marathon Bombing
In a confusing and emotional afternoon, Boston Police report that no arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombing case. The official response comes after several national and local news outlets...
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