Training Guides Bank Employees During Robbery

Training guides bank personnel in the case of a robbery.

Bank employees at St. Mary's Credit Union location on Northboro Road East had training to fall back on during Friday's bank robbery. "Every bank is very cognizant of the potential of robbery and every bank has procedures in place and training in place of what to do in the case of a robbery," said Anthony Battista Vice President of Marketing for the credit union. Battista said that he could not comment on the Friday morning bank robbery; nor could he give specific information about the bank's procedures. One person was arrested by state police and a GPS tracker was reportedly put in with the money given to the robber. Police later confirmed that the man was unarmed and had passed a handwritten note demanding money. Receive breaking news in …

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Bank Robbery, Structure Fire and Strangled Dogs

Bank robberies, fires and a woman allegedly hiding her battered vehicle after snapping a utility pole in half; officials were busy this week.

It has been another busy week for Police and Fire officials. The week ended with a bang, or rather the threat of one, as police arrested a person at gun point following a bank robbery at St. Mary's Credit Union on Friday. Fire fighters had been busy the previous day with a structure fire that caused $10,000 in damage to a local business. A Marlborough man got himself into a bit of trouble over the previous weekend when he allegedly pushed a security guard and attempted to push a police officer in a Concord, NH nightclub. At least he avoided the Tazer treatment that another unruly patron received in the incident. Police had their hands earlier in the week when a man strangled two dogs and hung a baby by its leg in a "drunken rage," …

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Credit Union Bank Robber was Unarmed

The robber of the St. Mary's Credit Union was unarmed. He is currently in police custody.

A note was all it took to spark a robbery and set off a flurry of events Friday morning at the St. Mary's Credit Union on Northboro Road East where an unarmed robber attempted to rob the bank, according to a release from the Marlborough Police Department. "It was learned that no weapon had been shown by the suspect and a written note had been passed demanding money," said Police Chief Mark Leonard in the release. The hold-up alarm went off at approximately 9:04 a.m., prompting police to respond to the bank. On arrival, they were able to get a description of the suspect, his vehicle and the direction he had driven in. A vehicle matching the description was spotted by officers minutes later within a short distance of the bank. The vehicle …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 5

One local bank did the right thing this holiday season, and Marlborough Police still need your help on a couple of cases.

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 residents at Bolton Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Marlborough had some gifts to unwrap under the Christmas tree this holiday season thanks to some generous donations from employees of Marlborough Savings Bank. The staff at Marlborough Savings Bank helped the Activity Department at Bolton Manor complete the residents’ wish list through a Giving Quilt. Bank employees purchased gifts based on tags from the quilt. As a result of their kindness, all residents at the facility received a present this year. Way to go! 2. The Pro Musica Youth Chorus is …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 28

The public is invited to join city officials in making Arthur Vigeant the next mayor of Marlborough.

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 public is invited to join city officials to inaugurate mayor-elect Arthur Vigeant on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at the Whitcomb School's War Memorial Auditorium at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at City Hall.  2. A suspect is still being sought in Friday's robbery of Marlborough Savings Bank on Boston Post Road East. Anyone with information is asked to call Malborough Police at 508-485-1212.  3. The "emotionally charged acoustic stylings" of Steve Pavoa will be presented this Friday evening at the weekly concert The Coffee Loft on Lincoln Street. The free concert …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 27

Solve the anagram in today's column and see what there is to do with the kids this week in Marlborough.

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 weather should be alright for the ride to work this morning, but the National Weather Service expects the possibility of rain for the trip home. More importantly, there is wind advisory for Central Massachusetts warning of 26 miles per hour sustained winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour.  2. Now in the thick of school vacation week, the Marlborough Library wants to help keep the kids busy. The Children's Room will be hosting events Thursday, Dec. 29 with a drop-in movie, "The Goonies" at 6:30 p.m., then again Friday, Dec. 30 for a drop-in Craft Snowman event…

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Week in Review

Bank Robbery Blemishes Start to Holiday Weekend, Other Top Stories

A look back at the week in Marlborough.

Monday, Dec. 19:  VIDEO: Santa Answers Oft Asked Questions, Gives Marlborough ETA Police Log: Several Arrested for Assaulting Police Officers Marlborough Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $350,000 Tuesday, Dec. 20: Massachusetts Receives Double Dose Of Good Economic News Vehicle B&E Suspect Assaults Victim with Car, Arrested by Police Wednesday, Dec. 21: Long-Time Resident Estella MacLeod Gone at 100 Police Log: Cops Respond to Death, Make OUI Arrest After Crash Thursday, Dec. 22:  Marlborough Man Involved in Fatal Shrewsbury Crash Top Sale Brings in Nearly $300,000 Friday, Dec. 23: UPDATE: Police, Bank Issue Statements Concerning Marlborough Robbery   Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough …

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UPDATE: Police, Bank Issue Statements Concerning Marlborough Robbery

Officers are on the scene of a suspected bank robbery at the Boston Post Road East branch of the Marlborough Savings Bank.

UPDATE, 4 p.m.: A representative of Marlborough Savings Bank said that the Boston Post Road East branch of the business will remain closed for the remainder of Friday, Dec. 23. The bank's main office at 81 Granger Blvd. will remain open until 7 p.m. Friday to help serve affected customers.  All bank branches will resume normal hours on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24. ___________ Police transmissions reported a bank robbery at the Boston Post Road East branch of Marlborough Savings Bank Friday morning and the suspect is still at large.  The Marlborough Police Department was on the scene late Friday morning and detectives were searching the area for evidence and speaking with employees inside the bank. MPD issued a statement just before …

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