Saturday, May 19, 2012
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
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
Drug take back, more gardens to grow, and some art already in bloom.
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 City of Marlborough is partnering with District Attorney Gerry Leone to take back expired or unwanted prescription medications. Medications can be dropped off at the Marlborough police department anonymously at any time. The DA's office says abuse of prescription drugs is the country's fastest-growing drug problem. 2. Time is running out to take advantage of the free resume and interview workshop being sponsored by the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation and Quinsigamond Community College. The deadline to register is Friday and only 40 slots are …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Community gardens proving popular, some sunshine is on the way, and the debate over "hot-saucing."
1. The assault of a 6-year-old boy, allegedly at the hands of a family friend over the weekend apparently included the use of hot sauce, which has sparked a debate about the practice. Some parents have been charged with abuse for using the technique in the past, but others say it is a widely used practice in other parts of the country. What do you think? Tell us in the comments. 2. There’s also been a lot of talk about jobs lately, including on Marlborough Patch’s Facebook page, where Westender owner Matthew Leduc recently posted that he’s looking for waitstaff to cover patio shifts once the outdoor seating opens, which will open soon. 3. The city's first community gardens have proven to be extremely popular with residents. Conservation …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Free job-hunting help, a timely political book chat and a chance to help pick a winner.
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. Looking for a leg up in the job market? The city of Marlborough is teaming with Quinsigammond Community College to offer an interview and resume workshop on May 30. The program is free, but registration is limited to 40 people and closes on Friday, May 18. Bonus perk: Those who attend get early entry into next month’s Marlborough Works Job Fair. Contact the college at 508-751-7900 or through its Website for more informaiton and to register. 2. The votes are starting to add up for the top local liquor store, the focus of this week's Readers Choice poll. The Vin Bin …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Budget hearings get testy, reserve your spot in the community garden, and people are heated over a bake sale ban.
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. School officials got a chilly reception from the City Council’’s Finance Committee on Friday. Several councilors used the budget hearing as a chance to express their unhappiness with the ongoing controversies within the district. Watch for more coverage of this story Monday on Patch. 2. Seems a proposed state ban on school bake schools has really struck a nerve with Patch readers. Our ongoing poll on the ban--which state health officials proposed in response to the childhood obesity epidemic but have since backed away from--has already received more than 300 votes …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
State health officials want to put restrictions on school bake sales to discourage unhealthy eating habits, but will this hurt fundraising efforts?
Massachusetts state health officials recently recently approved regulations that would prevent bake sales from being held during school and in the 30 minutes before and after school to discourage unhealthy eating habits. Gov. Deval Patrick has backed down on the regulations after criticism from parents and organizations that say putting restrictions on bake sales would negatively impact fundraising efforts for the schools and nonprofit groups, according to USA Today. Legislation passed in 2010 will still require schools serve healthy snack options in the cafeterias and limit sugary foods. In today's poll question, we're asking: Do you think Gov. Deval Patrick should enforce the bake sale ban to help encourage Massachusetts youth to have …
Friday, May 11, 2012
So you have a few days off, and aren't planning to travel? The best place for adults and kids is PiNZ in Milford, according to regional Patch readers.
It's always great to be able to escape for a weekend to an exotic location, a favorite getaway. But sometimes we just need to stick closer to home. Where to go on the next Staycation, when staying home, literally, is not that much fun? Readers in the MetroWest Patches chose PiNZ in Milford. PiNZ has a large video arcade with 30 games, 20 bowling lanes and a full-service restaurant and bar. Something for everyone, it seems. The 40,000-square-foot facility, at 110 S. Main St., is owned by David Breen. "We're grateful for the votes," he said Friday. "We try hard to offer a positive experience for our guests when they're there." PiNZ began life as a roller skating rink, the Skate Palace, back in the 1970s, and was transformed by 2006 to the …
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Your own antique roadshow, Mother's Day advice from fellow readers and opening night for a Marlborough actress.
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.Hearings on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2013 continue Friday and among the department heads due to make their case to the City Council's Finance Committee is Superintendent of Schools Anthony Pope. The Committee meets at 8 a.m. in City Hall, with the school budget review slated for 11 a.m. 2. For one Marlborough resident and her castmates, it's almost opening night. Ginny Carpenter will be performing in The Cannon Theatre production of Blithe Spirit, a comedy by Noel Coward. The show opens with a show Friday at 7:30, at the Littleton theater with another…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
We want to hear you ideas. Vote in our poll and add your reviews to the listing.
The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week highlights those local haunts we drive by often, but may have never visited. If you're like me, staycations are sometimes even more fun than vacations—they're usually cheaper by a lot and you never really know what's in your backyard. So, we ask, where is the best staycation in the area? Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by Shrewsbury Patch editor Jennifer Lucarelli, based on poll results, comments and reviews on …
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Tara Spiegelman
8:50 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Ironically the most popular "Bake Sales" in Milford are the ones the political candidates have to raise money for their campaigns. more ›