1. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray announced he would resign yesterday. He will take a position with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce. Reports indicate he will resign next month. 2. The rains last night have not caused a lift in the watering ban currently in effect in the city. 3. Large homes were the choice for Marlborough in the last week. These did not sell at any record pace, but they went quicker than many other homes in the city have sold recently. 4. An AMSA teacher received recognition when she was awarded STEM Teacher of the Year on Tuesday. She will receive a $5,000 grant for her hard work. 5…

1. Free advice is easy to come by, but good, free advice can be hard to find. For small business owners, there is an opportunity at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce to get business advice for free today. 2. Over $700,000 has been carved out of the proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year. 3. 14 student artists have had their work added to the permanent collection of the Marlborough School District. See their art here and learn all about the collection. 4. Looking to help the victims of the tornado in Oklahoma? We have information on how to help the most and make sure your money and …

1. Former Ward 2 Councilor Paul Ferro was the only person to speak during a public hearing on the 2014 budget Monday night. He called for more than the proposed $250,000 in cuts that have bee proposed to the School District budget. 2. The Finance Committee will be discussing end of the year transfers among the departments of over $400,000. 3. It was a busy weekend for police, with an operating under the influence arrest and the arrest of a man accused of taking his anger out on an ex-girlfriend's TV. 4. A 100-year-old doctor passed away recently in the area. His, and other obituaries are …

1. A forum is being held tonight before the search begins for a new principal at Kane Elementary School. The forum begins at 7 p.m. to discuss what parents and guardians would like to see in their next principal. 2. Those unable to make it to the forum can e-mail Instructional Leadership Director Gabby Abrams at gabrams@mps-edu.org. 3.The Coffee Loft has a delicious warm-weather drink special this month. Learn all about how it is made right here. 4. Looking to go out to dinner this week? Make sure to take a look at the latest restaurant news here. From openings to closings and everything in …

1. Solomon Pond Mall will be hosting classic cars tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Head on over and check out some American muscle. Awards will be given out in a number of categories. 2. Looking for something to do tonight? The Assabet Valley Vocational High School will be hosting an evening of Middle Eastern fusion dance tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. 3. We list area obituaries every Tuesday and Friday. The latest obituaries are available here. 4. We spoke with Aaron at the Vin Bin about the latest trends from micro-brews. This summer a number of smaller brewers have started putting their high…

1. What happens if one is charged with drunk driving in Rhode Island and one refuses to take a breathalyzer? The answer for Worcester Roman Catholic Bishop Robert J. McManus was to admit to refusing to take the breathalyzer and have the drunk driving charges dropped. 2. Former Superindent Anthony Pope is in the running for a new superintendent position in Wareham. Hopefully he will be a better fit there than he was in Marlborough. 3. A new Market Basket is headed to Hudson. From your Facebook comments, it sounds like a lot of you will be heading there to do some shopping. 4. Speaking of …

1. Former Marlborough State Rep. Steven Levy was arrested over the weekend on charges of assault and battery. He is not speaking to the press about the incident. 2. There was extensive fire damage caused to the Celtic Tavern in Northborough earlier this week. Marlborough fire fighters were among those who responded to the scene Monday. Still, there was extensive damage to the bar. 3. Do you know where to buy your $350 million Power Ball ticket? We have a list of some of the locations in Marlborough that sell tickets here. 4. We have the winning photo of our Mother's Day contest available for …

1. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-Lowell) has responded to the news that Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Krusinski, head of the U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, was charged with alleged sexual battery with new legislation. 2. The School Committee will be meeting tonight and will likely hear from Interim Superintendent Steven Dlott to discuss the $250,000 in cuts to their proposed budget for the next school year. 3. The School Committee will be possibly endorsing a letter put together by the Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee urging local lawmakers to enact gun safety …

1. The City Council's Finance Committee continues to discuss the proposed $133 million dollar budget. So far tens of thousands of dollars have been cut, including $250,000 from the school budget. 2. The School Committee will be discussing how to deal with these cuts at their meeting Tuesday. 3. The Board of Health has been authorized to transfer funds to allow for more pool and health inspections. 4. Summer is basically here and that means lots of traffic headed to the Cape. This weekend was likely one of the busiest traffic days on the MassPike of the year. 5. You have until 5 p.m. today to …

1. The Mass Department of Transportation is reminding residents that this weekend will see very heavy traffic. Traffic is expected to be especially high headed to Cape Cod. We here at Patch say plan in the extra time, put on some tunes and hopefully you're driving an automatic car. 2. Three daytime robberies have prompted police to ask for extra vigilance. At this time it is unclear whether these robberies are related to previous break-ins earlier this year that were targeting cash and jewelry. 3. It was announced yesterday that St. Anne Montessori School will close in June. 4. The city has …

1. The Finance Committee continues to shave money off the proposed $133 million. On Tuesday night they voted to take $65,079 off the budget. 2. A cat is missing in the city. We have a story on the missing cat here with information on how to get in contact with the owner. 3. The debate rages on what to do with the body of the dead Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnayev. One local priest argues in his blog that the body should be buried and arguing about the body does not help anyone move on and heal. 4. An area student is raising money to benefit a family affected by the Boston Marathon …

1. "I'd love to have gas," said City Councilor Edward Clancy during the council meeting Monday. He was speaking about natural gas and the unwillingness of the utilities to provide it. 2. Councilor Joseph Delano also spoke on the need for utility companies to give options to the residents of Marlborough. He said the utilities are refusing to put in natural gas in areas of the city, saying that it is not profitable. 3. A 125 foot church steeple in Hudson is being painted by a Framingham based company. The photo that accompanies this article is from their work. 4. We have the winner of the …

1. Today is national teacher appreciation day. For Chipotle, that means free food for teachers beginning at 4 p.m. 2. Other discounts, such as 30 percent off from New York and Company, are also available for teachers today. 3. Over the weekend, Worcester Roman Catholic Bishop Robert McManus was arrested for drunk driving. 4. We list area obituaries every Tuesday and Friday. We have the latest listed here. 5. Marlborough police recently helped the Sudbury police when they nabbed a driver accused of kicking another car in a road rage incident.

1. Mayor Arthur Vigeant has proposed a $133 million budget for the coming fiscal year. It is available for viewing at the City Clerk's office and the City Council will be voting on it next month. 2. Set for a public hearing tonight in front of the City Council is the storage of 23,500 gallons of combustible liquids. 3. Mayor Vigeant will also be asking for $499,000 to be transfered to fully fund the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation for the next fiscal year. 4. The author of "House of Sand and Fog" spoke in Marlborough recently. A clip of part of his talk is available here. 5. …

1. This Saturday beginning at 7 p.m., Speaker's Night Club on 19 Weed Street will be having a benefit for the victim of the Boston Marathon Bombing. 2. Trisha's Run is a 5k fun run or walk on the Assabet River Rail Trail all in the name of ending domestic violence. Trisha Bennett Organization's mission is support programs in anti-violence education, life skills training for young adults, and to help youth organizations establish and maintain safe environments for youth. The event also includes kids activities and raffles. It has a listed price of $20. 3. Someone on Greenwood Road in Hopkinton…

1. The First Baptist Church will be observing the National Day of Prayer beginning at 7 p.m. tonight. The prayer services will focus on prayers for the United States. 2. We have the schedule for the annual Memorial Day Parade listed here. Make sure you know what is happening for this national holiday. 3. The voter turnout exceeded the City Clerk's expectations at 15.1 percent for the primary on Tuesday. 4. There is an upcoming fundraiser at the Celtic Tavern in Northborough to benefit those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. 5. We want to see your wedding photos. We want to see them so …

1. Author Andre Dubus III, the author of the novel "House of Sand and Fog" will speak at the Marlborough Public Library tonight. The author will speak, take questions and be signing books. Admission is free to the event which begins at 7 p.m. 2. Spring yard waste collection is underway in the city. Instructions on what to do are available here. 3. We have gathered the local results for the election here. Voter turnout was as low as local officials expected. 4. This weekend was quite an intense one for crime in the city. There were charges of attempted murder being leveled at one man as well …

1. The primary for the special election to replace U.S. Senator John Kerry is being held today. We have the information on the candidates you need to make an informed decision here. 2. Looking for information on where to vote? We have gathered a list of all the polling places here. 3. Today in 1803 the United States bought the Louisiana Territory for $15 million from France in the Louisiana Purchase. That turned out to be a fairly good real estate investment. 4. The applications for the public service summer internships with the city are available here. 5. We list area obituaries every …

1. The special election primary takes place tomorrow. Learn more about the candidates in these interviews that Patch conducted. 2. AMSA was recently ranked 130 among the country's high schools and at number 3 among the state's high schools. Learn more about the ranking here. 3. We wrap up all the most notable crime stories every Sunday. The latest have been gathered here for you. 4. Every week we publish a log of police calls that occured in and around the Solomon Pond Mall. You can read all about the shoplifters and ambulance calls here. 5. We still want to see your kittens. Get in the …

1. A motorcyclist in Hudson had to be air lifted following an accident in Hudson around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. No Marlborough safety workers responded to the scene of the accident, according to Fire Department officials. 2. The Solomon Pond Mall will be busy this weekend. Saturday the mall is hosting the 20th Annual UMASS Memorial Children’s Medical Center’s Teddy Bear Clinic. That day the mall will also be hosting the Heart Gallery Photography Exhibit.  3. The Vin Bin will be hosting Wine Tasting Evening to Benefit the MHS All Nighter Post Prom Celebration on Sunday. 4. Looking for something …