Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.1. It’s now official. Monday was Superintendent Anthony Pope’s last day on the job. The severance agreement he and the School Committee agreed to last week has yet to be made public. 2. Time is running out to nominate favorite local businesses for the Patch Reader’s Choice awards. Let’s focus on bagel shops: Which shop in Marlborough is the cream (cheese) of the crop? Simply follow the link to the story and leave …
The first full weekend of summer brings a busy calendar of events for Marlborough, starting Friday and running through Sunday. On Friday, the rescheduled Relay for Life takes place at Ghiloni Park. The event begins with a survivor's reception at 5 p.m. The opening ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. followed by the survivor lap. Participants will walk all night, with proceeds raised benefitting the American Cancer Society. Saturday brings Olivia's Ride, a fundraiser that will benefit Children's Hospital in Boston. The motorcyle ride, sponsored by the Marlborough Eagle Riders, begins with …
1. Happy anniversary to local photographer and fundraiser Kim Rosen, who created Photos for a Cure exactly two years ago. Since then, Rosen has done more than 90 photo shoots and raised more than $8,000 for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Rosen told Patch what inspired the organization last fall and said she was looking for more photographers to help join the cause. 2. Memorial Day weekend is fast-approaching. The city's parade steps off Monday at 10 a.m. Made your own plans yet for this first unofficial weekend of summer? Let us know in the comments. 3. One thing we know you won’…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversation 1. Former Mayor Michael Hogan used public comment time at the School Committee meeting Tuesday to lash out at what he called a "missed opportunity" in preparing the fiscal year 2013 budget. 2. The Committee is facing the prospect of cutting $1.1 milion from its original budget for next year. Superintendent Anthony Pope said "everything will be on the table," as he prepares his proposed reductions. Look for more on these …
1. The City Council meets at 8 p.m. Among the item on its agenda is a public hearing on Mayor Vigeant’s proposed $127 million budget and a request from Cumberland Farms to open a 24-hour gas station and convenience store at 412 and 418 Maple St. 2. The Marlborough School Committee has posted a executive session meeting for 4:30 p.m. Monday to discuss “the complaints and charges made against Dr. Pope regarding the incident of Jan. 27, 2012:” Last week, Pope was cleared of criminal wrongdoing from the incident during a rally at Marlborough High School. 3. There’s still time to register for the…
1. On Sunday, March 11 at 3:30 p.m., Assabet Valley Mastersingers with orchestral accompaniment will celebrate “Music Across the Ages” at St. Mark’s School in Southborough. Featured works will be Ludwig van Beethoven’s Mass in C (1807) and Mass of the Children, written by John Rutter in 2003. AVM Artistic Director Robert P. Eaton will conduct the full ensemble, including vocal soloists soprano Andrea Matthews, mezzo Krista Rivers, tenor Arthur Rishi and baritone Donald Wilkinson; the Worcester Children’s Chorus directed by Jennifer Kane; Assabet Valley Mastersingers; and orchestra. The …
These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the last week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. American Gods by Neil Gaiman 2. Bad Teacher (DVD) 3. Bridesmaids (DVD) 4. The Change Up (DVD) 5. Cowboys and Aliens (DVD) Provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.
These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the last week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. American Gods by Neil Gaiman 2. Bad Teacher (DVD) 3. Bridesmaids (DVD) 4. The Change Up (DVD) 5. Cowboys and Aliens (DVD) Provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.
These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the last week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. 11/23/63: A Novel by Stephen King 2. 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass 3. American Gods by Neil Gaiman 4. Bad Teacher (DVD) 5. Bridesmaids (DVD) This information was provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.
These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the last week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. 11/23/63 by Stephen King 2. 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass 3. Bad Teacher (DVD) 4. Bridesmaids (DVD) 5. Cars 2 (DVD) This information was provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.
These were the most requested items at the Marlborough Public Library over the last week. To get your copies, call or visit the library, or go online and reserve the item. 1. 11/23/63: A Novel by Stephen King 2. Bad Teacher (DVD) 3. Bridesmaids (DVD) 4. Cars 2 (DVD) 5. Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fastand Sustained Weight Loss by Dr. Joel Fuhrman This information was provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.
1. Bad Teacher (DVD) 2. Bridesmaids (DVD) 3. Cars 2 (DVD) 4. Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Dr. Joel Fuhrman 5. Green Lantern (DVD) This information was provided by the staff of the Marlborough Public Library. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.
1. The National Weather Service says there will be a high of 75 degrees today with mostly-sunny skies and a chance of showers after 3 p.m. 2. As students across the nation make their way back to school, many will carry cell phones, iPads, iPods, laptops and other electronic devices everywhere from the classroom to the car. The Marlborough chapter of the Better Business Bureau reminds students and their parents to talk about ways to keep electronics out of the wrong hands. 3. The fiscal year 2012 stickers for the WeCare residential drop-off site located at 856 Boston Post Road are now on sale…
1. We are in store for another beautiful day with sunny skies and a high in the low 80s, says the National Weather Service. 2. Marlborough Youth Football is looking to add football players to their 4th Grade Team for the upcoming 2011 season! MAYF is about learning the game of football in a safe fun environment. Contact Paul Dauderis at pdauderis@gmail.com, or call 508-361-9026. 3. Beginning Tuesday, July 19 through Monday, August 22, the American Mall Model Search Tour (AMMS) is coming to Solomon Pond Mall with scheduled auditions this summer. Interested candidates can fill out a model & …
1. Expect a big break in temperature today with a high of 74 degrees under sunny skies, says the National Weather Service. 2. The Marlborough Rotary Club meets today at Fish, 25 Bolton St., at noon. 3. Marlborough's Youth Commission will meet today at the Marlborough Public Library at 7 p.m. Follow this link to the agenda. 4. "Magic for Nonbelievers" will be held today at the Marlborough Public Library at 2:30 p.m. This is a magic and comedy show for teens 12 to 18. Call the library for additional details. 5. To coincide with the release of the new Harry Potter film, the Marlborough …
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1. Kennedy's Pub takes St. Patrick's Day very seriously. Head on down for corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, Irish lamb stew, and soda bread. Also, their buffalo strips aren't so Irish, but they are the best we have ever had. Give 'em a try. 2. The Piccadilly Pub will have their own corned beef and cabbage for $7.99 today. Come on down and sit at the bar to enjoy both the Celtics and the Bruins today. 3. If you are headed out to meet friends in the area, stop by the Grafton Inn, 25 Grafton Common. They are serving all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $…
1. Kindercare here in Marlborough offers a variety of programs. 2. Camp Sewataro in Sudbury has all sorts of outdoor, adventure camps throughout the summer. 3. Camp Timanous in Southborough was established in 1917 and is for boys 7 to 15 years-old. 4. The ompositticut Day Camp in Hudson offers an equestrian program. 5. Eyes Wide is the 2011 Summer Enrichment Program a Touchstone Community School, 54 Leland St. in Grafton.The program is for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 and includes enrichment programs in such subjects as integrated science, Earth awareness, theater, cooking, conflict-…
In honor of Read Across America Day, here are five books Library Director Margaret Cardello recommends checking out at the Marlborough Public Library. If they don't have it in stock, they should be able to get it for in a couple of days. 1. Strength in What Remains, by Tracey Kidder 2. The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton 3. Tick Tock by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge 4. Room, by Emma Donahue 5. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua Five popular children’s books: 1.My Friend Rabbit, by Eric Rohmann 2. Are You Ready to Play Outside?, by Mo Willems 3. Poop Happened: A History …
1. Bare Escentuals Boutique can be found in the Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Solomon Pond Blvd. offering plenty of designer make-up and much more. 2. Obsession the Chic Boutique is located at 547 Boston Post Rd. E. 3. Bianca Boutique is located at 199 Main St. in downtown Marlborough. 4. Claire's at the Solomon Pond Mall has a lot of affordable jewelry, and plenty of items appropriate for young ladies. 5. If you are looking for a good haircut or a day at the spa, head down to Lakeside Hair Boutique
