Thursday, April 18, 2013
As the picket-happy church threatens to come to Boston, we thought it's worth clarifying that it has absolutely nothing to do with Westborough.
Editor's Note: This story originally ran in February 2012, when the Westboro Baptist Church was planning to picket Whitney Houston's funeral. We are republishing, lest someone reading about the church's threat to picket at Marathon bombing victims' funerals be confused about where the church is located. Whatever your politics or religious beliefs, chances are you have heard of the Westboro Baptist Church. One reader had asked Westborough Patch last year about this church, which she presumed to be in Westborough, MA. However, to be clear, the Westboro Baptist Church is located in the western suburbs of Topeka, KS. In our poll question today, we want to know how you feel about Westborough, MA sharing a name with the Westboro Baptist Church…
Monday, March 4, 2013
In a letter to the editor, a Marlborough resident says the need for a new senior center is clouding the issue of losing land at Ward Park.
Editor's Note: This letter was sent to city officials as well as Marlborough Patch and was written by Resident Karen Maiocchi about the issue of a Senior Center at Ward Park. This issue continues to be clouded by the overriding desire for a new senior center. The issue isn't whether the city could benefit from a new senior center, the issue is location, location, location. Any property owner knows that the value of any property either benefits or suffers based on location. The Ward Park Neighborhood Association is simply requesting that a new senior center be located in an appropriate location. The addition of a large two story building in Ward Park will directly effect property value in this area. There are several possible locations …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Do you agree with the governor's decision or was it too drastic?
All non-emergency drivers were ordered off the roads on Friday when Gov. Deval Patrick issued an executive order banning travel during the blizzard. (Editor's note: The ban is lifted statewide as of 4 p.m. Saturday.) Patrick's executive order is being praised by some and bashed by others, reported The Boston Globe. While former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was in charge of the commonwealth during the Blizzard of ’78, praised the governor’s move, others called the order “tyrannical” and say the strict ban and hefty fines were too much, according to The Globe. Those caught violating the ban would face up to a year in jail and a $500 fine. What do you think? Do you agree with the governor’s decision or do you think the travel ban …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Our strange police news round-up this week includes a 911 caller who made an inappropriate request.
I'm guessing I know where this woman falls in the "women serving in combat" debate... A woman called Milford police to report her car would not start outside of Kohl's. A dispatcher told her several times that she needed to call a tow truck. A female officer responded, and reported back that the caller requested a male officer. The woman was advised that 911 is for emergencies only, and provided her with a business number for police. They may have gotten away with it, if not for the suspicious behavior... Workers at the Shaws Supermarket in Shrewsbury called police after seeing two women "acting suspiciously near the coin return machine." Officers found the women were drunk, and trying to cash out coins they'd allegedly stolen from an …
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Also in unusual police news this week, a house was egged thrice and a failed attempt to use a Dumpster caused problems.
Who doesn't talk to their cat? A Milford man reported his neighbors, a man and a woman, were yelling in an apartment near him. Police reported back that the woman said she talks loudly sometimes, and she said she was talking to her cat. Elusive eggers. Yet-to-be-identified suspects egged a house not once, not twice, but three times in one night in Shrewsbury. The egg-throwers evaded police. Customer flips out over Dumpster I'm not sure why someone would think it'd be cool to use a business' Dumpster to discard their trash, but apparently, a visitor to a gas station in Holliston took great exception to being denied such access. An employee at the station called police to report that when a customer was not allowed to use the Dumpster, he/…
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Also in unusual or quirky police news this week, we took note of a driver who had no hope of avoiding arrest, a mother and son duo and a case meant for ghostbusters.
Isn't one of the lessons in Crime 101 to leave no trace? Milford Police had their job made easier this week when a hit-and-run suspect left a trail. A caller said a vehicle struck his car and took off: police were able to follow a trail of antifreeze to the suspect's vehicle. But, even if they hadn't found the antifreeze, the suspect had given them another clue: her license plate. One of the quickest ways to get yourself arrested... ...is to attempt to run down a cop. A driver pulled over for erratic operation in Shrewsbury became even more erratic when she drove away from the stop, making contact with (but thankfully, not injuring) the officer. The woman was arrested later the same day when police spotted her vehicle and deployed stop …
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Also in unusual police news, a caller tracked the whereabouts of a curious turkey.
Pantless man not included. A Realtor received an unexpected surprise in Holliston recently. Upon arriving at a house that was going to be shown to prospective buyers, the Realtor found a man who was passed out and wearing no pants. (The man was taken to the hospital for evaluation.) Friendly's is closed, you Turkey! If this turkey's aim was to gobble up some ice cream, he shouldn't have gone to the Medfield Friendly's, which is closed. A caller in Medfield was on the phone with police reporting first seeing a turkey at CVS, then at Friendly's. Violence is not the way to handle a customer service issue. Even when said issue is super frustrating. Verizon reported a Milford man threatened to hit him because he was not able to help him …
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Most retail stores are open while government offices are closed.
Open & closed today, Jan. 1 Town Hall: Closed today Public Schools: Still on vacation Senior Center: Closed Public Library: Closed Supermarkets: Open Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion Convenience stores: Open Banks: Closed Stock market: Closed Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed Mail: Post offices closed today. Express delivery is available, but no home delivery.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Patch helps you find the perfect spirits for your New years celebration.
As we celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, people are shopping for sparkling wines. Although many know champagne, prosecco, and maybe cava, there are others as well. Knowing flavors and prices of sparkling wines from around the world will help you find the perfect wines for gifts and celebration. See below for different options. The kinds you may know Cava - a Catalan sparkling wine of Denominació d'Origen (DO) status, it is mostly produced in Catalonia (Spain). Usually produced as a white sparkling wine, it is sometimes also made as a red. The macabeu, parellada and xarel·lo are the most popular and traditional grape varieties for making cava, but sometimes others are used. The flavor is light and fruity, and like …
Also in unusual police news, a man drove up on the lawn of the Alcoholics Anonymous founder's birthplace.
(Allegedly) drunk man parks on lawn of AA founder's home A Marlborough man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Vermont after he parked his car on the front lawn of a birth house of one of Alcoholic's Anonymous' cofounders. The man was a guest at the building, which has 14 guest rooms and hosts AA meetings. Sometimes, you just need to get away. Holliston police received a report of a "rogue chicken" in the roadway at Washington and Prospect streets. The chicken was gone upon police arrival. The case of the late-night caroler. A Milford resident called police just before midnight on Christmas Eve, reporting a man was walking through the neighborhood, dressed in all black and carrying a candle. Police reported back that…
Francis P. Ardito,Sr
2:23 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013
I'm tired of the Minister of that Kansas church. He is comparable to the Muslims that preach Sharia law. He and the congregation should be ashamed of themselves. more ›