Marlborough to Begin Christmas Tree Pickup Program

Put your Christmas trees on the curb because the DPW is on its way.

The city of Marlborough Department of Public Works announced recently that there will be a curbside pickup of Christmas trees in the coming weeks. The city’s Department of Public Works, Forestry, Parks and Cemeteries Division, will cover the city collecting Christmas trees for a three week period beginning Monday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan 27. "Trees should be left curbside for pickup on the same day as your normal weekly refuse pickup," said a release. "Condominiums that are on the city’s regular refuse schedule will also be picked up." Trees that are not completely clean and free of tinsel, ornaments and/or bows will not be picked up. No trees will be picked up in plastic bags or with tree stands, said the release. Follow us on Facebook…

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House Hunt

Open Houses this Weekend in Marlborough

Thinking about buying a home? Here is a random sampling of open houses that will take place in Marlborough this weekend.

There are an array of open houses in Marlborough this weekend. Contact your realtor for a full list of available walk-throughs.  Photos and information courtesy of newenglandmoves.com  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news.  

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2 Open Houses in Marlborough this Weekend

Thinking about buying a home? Here is a random sampling of open houses that will take place in Marlborough this weekend.

There are an array of open houses in Marlborough this weekend. Contact your realtor for a full list of available walk-throughs.  Photos and information courtesy of newenglandmoves.com  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news.

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By the Numbers

Important Marlborough Telephone Numbers

A weekly column providing readers with the numbers that matter most in Marlborough. Whether it be population, city pay rates or a random interesting stat, you'll find it here.

Have you ever needed to call a city department or official and couldn't find the number? The State of Massachusetts lists vital phone numbers for each city and town in the Commonwealth.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.  Unless otherwise noted, the area code for the telephone numbers listed below is (508).

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 26

Here is a list of things going on in and around Marlborough today.

1. There is going to be a chance of showers and thunderstorms today until 9 p.m., but we should have at least partly-sunny skies and a high of 81 degrees. 2. On Saturday, July 30 Richard Stemple will present "Songs by the Camp Fire" at the Wayside Racquet and Swim Club. This event is open to members, guests and the public. 3. Several City Council committees will meet this evening at City Hall. First the Finance Committee with meet at 6 p.m., then the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee at 7:30 p.m. Follow the links to see the agendas.  4. If you are looking for something to do with the kids late afternoon and into this evening, check out this programming at the Marlborough Public Library.  5. There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive …

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By the Numbers

Over 180K Items Circulated by Library in 2010

A weekly column providing readers with the numbers that matter most in Marlborough. Whether it be population, city pay rates or a random interesting stat, you'll find it here.

The Marlborough Public Library's mission is to "create a community meeting house where citizens of all ages are free to gather and pursue common educational, cultural and recreational interests." In 2010, they certainly accomplished that goal of bringing the community together. Here are the numbers according to the 2010 annual report:  182,041 items were circulated.  1,608 museum passes were used. 280 programs were presented by the library's staff. 3,290 people attended programs at the library. 9,579 materials were to the library's collection. 26,888 individual uses of library computers were recorded.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this …

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By the Numbers

Moms Dominate the Single Parent Category in Marlborough

This is weekly column providing readers with the numbers that matter most in Marlborough. Whether it be population, city pay rates or a random interesting stat, you'll find it here.

How big is the average Marlborough family? 3.07 people, according to the 2010 U.S. Census.  Here is a breakdown of the numbers pertaining to families in Marlborough.  One interesting number (found in the attached PDF) shows that, in single parent households, single moms vastly outnumber the dads.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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By the Numbers

The Housing and Occupancy Rates of Marlborough

This is weekly column providing readers with the numbers that matter most in Marlborough. Whether it be population, city pay rates or a random interesting stat, you'll find it here.

Here are the numbers pertaining to Marlborough's units of housing. Of a total 16,416 domiciles located within the City more than 1,000 were empty as of the end of the 2010 U.S. Census. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.  

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Marlborough Family Gives Summer Haven to Fresh Air Fund Youth

Sponsor a child this for a couple of weeks of summer fun in Marlborough.

The return of summertime often evokes childhood memories of long, lazy days spent bicycling, hiking, or, especially for those of us lucky enough to have grown up in Massachusetts, relaxing by the beach. Yet for inner-city children in hot, crowded apartment buildings, summer fun is a luxury that many can not take part in.  However, thanks to the Fresh Air Fund's Friendly Town Program, people across the Northeast, such as Marlborough's Karen and Patrick Lee, have chosen to open their doors for several weeks each summer to underprivileged kids from New York City, so that they may develop enduing memories of summers spent outdoors, which city life cannot offer.  For the past four years, Marilyn, a 13-year-old girl from the Bronx, has spent …

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Redistricting Lines Should be Finalized in Sept. 2011

A redistricting meeting at Framingham State University Saturday gave community members a chance to give their opinions on who will represent them in congress and in the state house.

Local lawmakers gathered Saturday for a redistricting hearing at Framingham State University to talk about the future of Massachusetts' Congressional districts. Attendees were able to ask questions of the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, of which State Senator Karen Spilka serves on it. Saturday's meeting, which took place while close to a million people were in Boston celebrating the Bruins winning the Stanley Cup, was one of several meetings being held throughout the state. This was the only meeting in the MetroWest area. The next scheduled meeting is in Boston in July. Committee leaders said new redsitricting lines should be in effect by September 2011.  What must be redrawn are the congressional districts as Massachusetts is …

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