Upcoming Events Focus on Jobs for Marlborough Residents

The first Marlborough Works job fair is scheduled for June 13.

When he ran for office, Mayor Arthur Vigeant promised city voters he’d try to find ways to put more Marlborough residents to work. Along with efforts to make the city more attractive to businesses, Vigeant is now working to help connect job-seekers with existing, open positions. "Attracting and maintaining jobs and businesses in Marlborough is crucial,” Vigeant told Patch when he was inaugurated. He noted that he was one of the founders of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation. “I have reached out to businesses wanting to expand within the city and reached out to bring new ones to Marlborough." The centerpiece of the effort to fill vacant jobs with local workers is the Marlborough Works! Job Fair planned for June 13. Local …

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Readers' Choice

What's the Best Liquor Store in Marlborough?

Help us choose.

  This week, the Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest is looking for the best liquor store in town. Do you have a favorite because of price? Selection? What is your go-to? Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments: Plaza Liquors Sperry's Liquors (531 Lincoln St.) Sperry's Liquors (17 E. Main St.) Capital Liquors Bolton Street Liquors Monti's Mini Market Marlboro Wine & Spirit Co. West Side Convenience Strange Brew The Vin Bin Share the story with your friends, family and fellow patrons to help your favorite liquor store earn the win! If you own or represent one of these businesses, follow the above links and claim your listing. It's completely free, and it will help…

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Review This: Trombetta's

What's your favorite flavor?

Trombetta's Farm Road Gardens has long been a treasured ice cream shop. Patrons rave about the quality and flavors. I remember as a kid growing up in Sudbury hoping we'd hit this place for an after-dinner treat. My mother, gone six years now, would always hope to catch their fresh peach ice cream on a night we went. Have you been there recently? If so, how was the ice cream? What menu items would you recommend? What would make you go there more? Please share your review with your fellow Patch neighbors and friends. Click here and scroll down to the "Rate This Business" section. You can give the business a star rating and comment as well.  Rate other establishments in the "Places" section of Marlborough Patch. Follow us on Facebook and …

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Regional Readers' Choice for a Staycation: PiNZ in Milford

So you have a few days off, and aren't planning to travel? The best place for adults and kids is PiNZ in Milford, according to regional Patch readers.

It's always great to be able to escape for a weekend to an exotic location, a favorite getaway. But sometimes we just need to stick closer to home. Where to go on the next Staycation, when staying home, literally, is not that much fun? Readers in the MetroWest Patches chose PiNZ in Milford. PiNZ has a large video arcade with 30 games, 20 bowling lanes and a full-service restaurant and bar. Something for everyone, it seems. The 40,000-square-foot facility, at 110 S. Main St., is owned by David Breen. "We're grateful for the votes," he said Friday. "We try hard to offer a positive experience for our guests when they're there." PiNZ began life as a roller skating rink, the Skate Palace, back in the 1970s, and was transformed by 2006 to the …

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Jennifer Lucarelli

7:09 pm on Sunday, May 13, 2012

We asked for readers' input, so tell us which (that may have not made the list) would you have chosen? Let us know!   more ›

Frugal Family

Mom's Night Out and After-Prom Party Fundraisers

Celebrate National Mom's Night Out at the Solomon Pond Mall, help raise money for safe and fun after-Prom all-nighters, and find a Hallmark Store Coupon.

1. The 4th Annual Mom's Night Out at the Solomon Pond Mall will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 10. This mall-wide event will be full of great activities and freebies that moms will love! Starting at 5, the first 75 moms who register at guest services will get a "canvas swag bag" filled with great samples, such as shampoos, makeup color samples, and chocolates. Starting at 4 p.m. near JC Penny, register to win great prizes. Each hour a gift basket will be given away, such as a basket with a variety of products from Yankee Candle. There will be fitness demonstrations, shopping discounts, and a variety of cuisine samples from restaurants such as TGI Fridays, Regina Pizzeria, and Sam's Club. Horseshoe Pub of Hudson will offer …

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Lois Black

8:27 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Dear readers, the date for the Honeydew Fundraiser is May 12, this Saturday. My apologies for the error.   more ›

You Review: Super Buffet

Help your neighbors and fellow readers decide on the best businesses in town.

Super Buffet on Boston Post Road East is often buzzing with diners.  It is an all-you-can-eat chinese restaurant that serves a plethora of menu items under rows of heat lamps. Often busy, the restaurant certainly serves the culinary needs of many in Marlborough, but what do you think?  Have you been there recently? If so, how was the food? What menu items would you recommend? What would make you go there more? Please share your review with your fellow Patch neighbors and friends. Click here and scroll down to the "Rate This Business" section. You can give the business a star rating and comment as well.  Rate other establishments in the "Places" section of Marlborough Patch. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest…

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Readers' Choice

Readers Tap Kennedy's as Best Mother's Day Spot

With Mother's Day right around the corner, readers have recommended this Marlborough mainstay.

Marlborough Patch readers weighed on the best spot to celebrate Mother's Day this week, and untimately chose Kennedy's Pub as number one.  A staple of the Marlborough restaurant community for many years, this is the restaurant's second win in Best of Patch Readers' Choice for Kennedy's. They took home the win for best place to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in March.  The restaurant will be offering some special menu items this Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13.  We will have a nice selection of specials on mothers day," said manager Julie Doherty. The chef will be making prime rib, a roast turkey dinner, lamb sirloin, boiled lobster, a nice California chicken special stuffed with brocolli and cheese, and there will be fried clams as well." The …

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