How About This for Mother's Day?
Flowers. It's probably the most popular gift people get their moms for Mother's Day, and Bigelow Nurseries has plenty - of the potted variety. Cascading over 1,300 acres in six towns, Bigelow...
View ArticleWINNER: Wedding Photo Contest
Readers have been uploading their wedding photos since last week. After much deliberation, we've crowned our winner. Congratulations, Jennifer DeCangi! Your photo of you, your husband and your dogs...
View ArticleDogs for Dogs Benefit at BeeZers
On Wednesday, May 8, if you order the traditional Chicago hot dog from BeeZers, portions of the proceeds will benefit the Poodle Rescue of New England. The organization was near and dear to Conie...
View ArticlePHOTO CONTEST: Mother's Day
With Mother's Day being Sunday, May 12, it's a good time to recognize mothers. So, the topic of our photo contest this week is, fittingly, Mother's Day. We’ll take submissions until 5 p.m. May 13. The...
View ArticleDeath of Abandoned Dog Spurs Legislation Effort
A resident's efforts to find justice for a lab that died after being abandoned in a foreclosed property have culminated with the filing of a bill to protect animals in similar situations. "This is the...
View ArticleNewsweek Names Algonquin Regional High School as #443 High School in USA
On mobile? You can see interactive map here. Newsweek has ranked Algonquin Regional High School as the #443 high school in the country. According to the survey, Algonquin has a 93 percent graduation...
View ArticleGunshots on State Property; Larceny; Neighbor Throwing Rocks ... at Neighbor
Incidents, Monday, May 6 12:13 a.m.: Worker reporting damage to one of the construction vehicles, Otis Street 12:17 a.m.: Mulch fire on Shops Way 7:56 a.m.: Report of a minor 2 car MVA, No injurues...
View ArticleBacon's Picks the Best Warm Weather Beers
While Leinenkugel Summer Shandy may have kicked off the wave of popularity of "summer beer drinks," and is one of the biggest sellers at Bacon's Wine and Spirits, it didn't make owner Charlie Bacon's...
View ArticleAssabet Inspection Cost to be Spread Among Member Communities
The estimated $500,000 cost of inspections for a $62.4 million renovation to the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School will be born by the seven member communities. “The cost will just be...
View Article7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor...
View ArticleGuy Needs Date to Brad Paisley; Man With Foot Fetish; Bag of Golf Clubs Falls...
Editor's Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. Couches for free, if you can bear to look at it A person in Holliston is parting...
View ArticleNorthborough Real Estate Team Expands to Westborough
A real estate team from Northborough that prides itself on its approachable image has remodeled a vacant downtown Westborough storefront. As the Mathieu Group, Ed Newton and Mike Mathieu opened their...
View Article$500,000 in Inspections Added to Assabet Renovation
An additional $500,000 in fees will need to be accounted for in the $62.4 million Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School renovation following a vote by the Marlborough City Council Monday night....
View ArticleDog Barks; Neighbors Complain; MVAs on Main and Church
Incidents, Tuesday, May 7 3:18 a.m.: Medical call on Rice Ave. 8:48 a.m.: Police respond to a two-car MVA, MA PC 856AG7 & TC16DC, West Main Street 9:29 a.m.: Water Dept member found a wallet in the...
View ArticleA Sports Car for Every Kind of Drive
Sports cars encompass a broad category of vehicles with one main goal — to put a smile on your face. That giddy grin can plaster itself on your face for a number of different reasons. Some people yearn...
View ArticleCleaning up the Earth, One Student and Teacher at a Time
Pat Conaway is relentless in his pursuit of cleaning up the rivers and common areas in MetroWest. His students are too. Pat has been taking groups of his former students out for experiences in hands-on...
View ArticleObits: Navy Veteran, Taxi Cab Company Owner and Farm Stand Owner
Westborough— William T. Black, 72, of Westborough, passed away after a brief illness on May 6, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Bill enjoyed a long career as an electrical engineer, retiring...
View ArticleThis House is Open, and for Sale
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 ArticleLeave Food Out for the Mail Carrier; Stamp Out Hunger is Saturday
Information courtesy of National Association of Letter Carriers The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) conducts its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger this Saturday, May 11. Letter...
View ArticleWoman Hits Mailbox, Arrested for OUI; Stolen Bike from Avalon Drive
Incidents, Wednesday, May 9 7:58 a.m.: Report of a 2 car MVA, no injuries reported, Church Street 10:16 a.m.: Party in lobby reporting past hit and run, Beeman Road 10:43 a.m.: Resident reporting his...
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