Sunday, May 20, 2012
Patch takes a look back the week's biggest stories.
Here is collection of headlines from the past week on Marlborough Patch. Follow the link to see the stories: A local man made local and national headlines after his arrest for assaulting a 6-year-old child and pouring hot sauce into his mouth. The alleged assailant has his bail revoked due to earlier criminal activity. Superintendent Anthony Pope dominated the headlines on Thursday, when the city's teacher's union took a vote of no confidence in the schools leader and Pope was in court, where a clerk magistrate cleared him of any charges in connection with an alleged shoving incident during a rally at the high schoole earlier this year. The city's community garden inititiave is proving to be extremely popular, with city officials telling…
Tell us: is your favorite on the list?
After a week of voting on the best liquor stores in the greater MetroWest area, Patch readers have spoken and told us their favorites. Here are the winners: Framingham: Fifth Ave Liquors Grafton: Valley Plaza Discount Liquor Holliston: Depot Package Store Hopkinton: Collela's Supermarket Marlborough: The Vin Bin Milford: Hickey's Liquors Natick: Kentucky Spirits, Nine East Wine Emporium (Wellesley readers' choice) Northborough: Bacon's Wine & Spirits Shrewsbury: Austin Liquors Westborough: Julio's Tomorrow, return to Patch to vote on the best local entertainment venue in the area.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Yankee Candle has unveiled a new line of candles aimed at men, and the spaces they inhabit. Scents of sawdust and mown grass, and whatever "first down" is, are now available in jars. Which one is for the man in your life?
An idea whose time has come: "Man Candles," candles a man can uncork without feeling overwhelmed by feminine florals or spices. Just in time for Father's Day, Yankee Candle has introduced a line of jarred scents aimed at men: "Riding Mower," "2 x 4," "Man Town," and "First Down." The manly fragrances promise to bring the scent of fresh cut grass, sawdust, and leather to interior spaces. As "2 x 4" is described: "the warm, unmistakable scent of freshly planed wood and sawdust evokes a sense of confidence and quality." "First Down" promises to evoke the excitement of football: "This combination of orange, patchouli, vetiver and leather is as exciting as game day." "Man Town" has a scent of spices woods and musk, and promises an "escape to …
We report the odd police-related news from the region.
Mario Kart? A man called Hopkinton Police this week to report that another driver threw trash out of his car window. The caller said he honked his horn, and in return, was given the finger. An officer spoke with the alleged litterbug, who said he had just tossed a banana peel. Unlike the video game Mario Kart, this did not result in any nearby cars spiraling out of control. It's free and comfortable; why wouldn't you wear it? A woman called Milford police to report her daughter was discharged from the hospital, but had gone to a relative's workplace still wearing the hospital gown. She reported her daughter might still be walking around Main Street with the johnny. I know this fox, and he never acts this way. A Northborough resident …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Marlborough Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.
Thursday, May 17 7:09 a.m.: Police took a report of breaking and entering from a business on Mechanic St. 10:31 a.m: Police took a report on a motor vehicle accident with property damage only at Marlborough District Court. 1:33 p.m.: Police took a report of larceny from a business on Donald J. Lynch Blvd. 2:20 p.m.: Police assisted the parties involved in a car accident near Dino's Trattoria. 2:57 p.m.: Police took a report of threats from a business owner on Boston Post Rd. 6:21 p.m.: An officer served a restraining order at a residence on Lincoln St. 6:45 p.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on Liberty St., police arrested Stanislav L. Nester, 24, of 22 River St. Apt. 12, Hudson, on charges of failing to stop for police, marked …
The college held commencement on Thursday with 1,327 diplomas handed out in all, 34 of them to Marlborough residents.
Thirty-four Marlborough residents were among those who received certificates and diplomas from Quinsigamond Community College's commencement on Thursday. In all, 1,327 diplomas were granted at the ceremony, on the college's Worcester campus. QCC said it has met President Obama's goal of doubling graduation rates nationwide, issuing twice as many diplomas as it did in 2007. Obama set the goal shortly after taking office, with a target date of 2020. Those from Marlborough earning associates in science degrees were: Laura Anderson, David Bacon, Sherry Bresnahan, Natalia Coelho, and Tyler Russell. Awarded associates in science degrees were: Soraia Andrade, Christine Bennett, Nicholas Castellone, Diego Correa, Ryan DeGiacomo, Jeremy …
Schools from the Northeast bring their autonomous and remote-controlled robots to compete in shooting basketballs and balancing on Teeter-Totters.
FRC 1100, FRC 157, FRC 467 and FRC 4048 are competing this weekend, with robots. We don't know what those numbers mean, either. Until a model reaches R2D2 or C3PO status, it's hard to remember what it is. But we do know that students from Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury and Westborough high schools will join 48 robotics teams from throughout the Northeast to compete in the 13th Annual BattleCry Robotics Competition at WPI in Worcester on May 18 and 19. They'll see which robots can shoot basketballs the best, balance on a Teeter-Totter or balance. Spectators this year watch autonomous and remote-controlled robots shoot basketballs into a series of hoops at either end of a 54-foot-long field. At the end of each two-minute, 15-second …
Ongoing controversies, new billionaires and old cars.
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. The controversy surrounding Superintendent Anthony Pope shows little sign of abating even though he was cleared of assault allegations Thursday. Teachers have taken a vote of no confidence, the City Council has a report from the mayor on its desk and other legal maneuverings are taking place. 2. Friday is the last day to register for the city’s upcoming interview and resume workshop. The workshop is free and taking part gives you early admission to the city’s upcoming job fair. 3. Facebook begins life as a public company Friday. The $16 billion IPO will mint at …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pope said he fears ongoing controversies could become a distraction for students.
The Marlborough Educators Association (MEA) on Thursday approved a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Anthony Pope, just hours before a clerk magistrate in Marlborough District Court ruled there was no probable cause to charge Pope for assault as requested by a high school guidance counselor. A magistrate ruled there was insuffient evidence to move forward with criminal charges against the embattled superintendent, who was accused of pushing the female staff member during a student-led rally at the school. Marlborough police had earlier investigated the allegations and likewise found there was not enough evidence to warrant charges. The teachers vote came in support of a resolution which claims Pope showed disregard for the welafe …
School board chair's written support of superintendent raises questions for letter-writer.
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Thursday, May 17
To the editor: The City of Marlborough and Marlborough Public Schools have handled the very contentious situation with Superintendent Dr. Anthony Pope with the utmost class and respect over the past several months. There has been quite a bit of pressure from both sides for a decision to be made, and the School Committee has not made any drastic impulsive decisions without gathering all of the facts beforehand. However, the actions of one member of the Marlborough School Committee has certainly raised some questions about a conflict of interest and professionalism. Margaret Dwyer, a dedicated veteran member of the school committee, reportedly sent an email to parents on April 22 with a letter attached addressing Mayor Arthur Vigeant, City …
Danielle Horn
8:32 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
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