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U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas Visiting Marlborough, and Watch for Trick-or-Treaters Tonight

Here are five things to know to help inform your day.

1. U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas will visit Aspen Systems, Inc. in Marlborough Thursday to tour the facility and meet with company officials. Aspen Systems is a small business that specializes in miniature refrigeration and insulation systems for military and commercial applications. The company developed a series of technologies primarily funded by Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants.

2. Do you know Marlborough has a municipal election Tuesday? The city has placed an electronic announcement downtown, reminding people to vote. School Committee and two City Council seats are contested. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

3. Happy Halloween! Make sure you drive carefully tonight. Marlborough Police have advised residents to prepare for trick-or-treaters from 4 to 7 p.m.

4. Do you have an idea for a story or a news tip? I'm the new editor of Marlborough Patch and am open to ideas. Contact me by email at mary.macdonald@patch.com.

5. In Case You Missed It: The City Council on Monday is expected to vote on the issue of placing a new Senior Center at Ward Park. Here is one reader's opinion on the issue.


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