5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 13

1. One Marlborough home sold for more than a half-million dollars this past week.

2. The Metrowest Animal Awareness Society has recently focused their mission and has even changed their name. They explain everything in their latest blog. 

3.  was kind enough to let us know that they will be offering a special Red Sox home opener event Friday. Special menu items will include peanuts, popcorn and cracker-jack's, along with an array of meals. All are invited to stop by for lunch wearing your best Red Sox gear. 

4. This is your last opportunity to vote in this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest asking, "Where is the best place to buy sporting goods"? Voting closes at 9 a.m. Comments are also a big part of the equation. 

5. Did you know that you can contribute articles, press releases, birth and wedding announcements (and much more) to Marlborough Patch whenever you'd like? Take a look at our announcements section and start uploading today.

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