The Coffee Loft Shares Their Summer Drink

Cool off with an iced drink special from the Coffee Loft.

Local Coffee Shop Shares Signature Spring Drink

Spring is here and the Coffee Loft is serving a signature iced drink to help you get into the season.

With the heat of spring upon us, Marlborough Patch stopped by the Coffee Loft to talk warm-weather drinks. Their drink of the month is an iced dirty raspberry chai tea latte. With a hint of raspberry over the spiced chai tea latte and a shot of espresso, it is a great way to get some refreshing caffeine on a warm day. When do you make the transition to iced coffee? Do you have a favorite drink you switch to when the warm weather hits? Let us know in the comments.

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Business Owner Unhappy with Brown Tax Position

Local business owner Deborah Fairbanks is unhappy with U.S. Senator Scott Brown's position on tax-cuts for the wealthiest 2 percent.

According to Deborah Fairbanks, it is small businesses, the middle and working classes that drive the economy and they should not be asked to support tax cuts to the rich. “I think greed is completely out of control," said Fairbanks, owner of the Coffee Loft and Fairbanks Development. "I think the people that can should be asked to pay their fair share. I don’ think there should be tax cuts for billionaires." Brown's statement that he would vote to continue Bush-era tax only if it continued to apply to the 2 percent of Americans making more than $250,000 a year, has spurred Fairbanks to speak out. It is small businesses and those that are making less than that who are driving the economy and who need the tax cuts, she said. Let Patch save …

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New Study: Your Morning Cup of Coffee Could Relieve Pain

The report from Norway says the caffeine in coffee appears to alleviate physical discomforts.

As if research hadn't already shown a number of benefits from your morning cup of Joe — help in weight loss, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's Disease and certain cancers, to name a few — now comes a new study from Norway indicating coffee can also alleviate pain. The study by BMC Research focused on whether coffee could relieve the aches and pains of office workers who sit for long periods at their desks. It focused in particular on office tasks that "provoke pain in the neck and shoulders and forearms and wrists." It found that study subjects who drank coffee before performing office-setting tasks had less pain in those areas than study subjects who didn't drink coffee. "These results might have potentially interesting implications of a …

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Readers' Choice

The Coffee Loft Earns Title for Best Cup of Joe

We asked Marlborough residents to name their favorite coffee spot in town, and this Lincoln Street business came out the clear victor.

Just about everyone loves a good cup of coffee, and Marlborough is fortunate to have many options when looking for that perfect brew including several well-known chains. But Marlborough decided to go local this week in the Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest.  The Coffee Loft on Lincoln Street drew the most votes for its organic and artisanal blends of coffee and tea. The business also recently started serving food.  "I think it is about the connection with the neighborhood and that we try to source everything locally," said owner Deborah Fairbanks. "Our commitment to organic coffees and teas is strong, and the business is more a personal creation than anything else." The Coffee Loft is also known for its comfortable environment with art…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 24

There are several concerts in Marlborough this weekend, and Patch is still looking for more bloggers. Is it your turn?

1. Marlborough Patch will be launching "The Best of Marlborough" this coming Monday. Readers will have the opportunity to vote on a variety of categories, and winners will be presented with a "Best of" certificate. We'll kick things off by asking you who has the best sandwich in Marlborough. Help us get things started off on the right foot by listing your favorite sandwich in the comment field below. This will help ensure we add everyone to our poll.  2. The Coffee Loft will host two top singer/songwriters this weekend: Friday night Ashley Jordan (a vocally-driven singer/songwriter playing a dynamic pop) and Kim Jennings (a prolific and prodigious songwriter) will play from 7 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 25  Luke Liddy (one of the best …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 1

If you know an artist in the area, tell them about the exciting opportunity the Coffee Loft in Marlborough is offering.

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 Coffee Loft has two upcoming art shows and are looking for submissions from the Marlborough community by this Friday, Feb. 3. Art as Protest and Love is in the Air are the themes for the shows. There is a $15 entrance fee, and the winner of each show will go home with $100. All artwork will be on display at the 406 Lincoln St. gallery Feb. 10 though 12. For additional details, call 508-251-1431. 2. Stevie's Eatery recently announced a Monday through Friday deal offering five meals for $5. Head in for lunch, dinner, or take it home and feed the family. Phone in …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 10

Have some artistic talent you want to share with the world? The Coffee Loft is offering cash for the best submissions in an upcoming show.

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 Coffee Loft has two upcoming art shows and are looking for submissions from the Marlborough community. Art as Protest and Love is in the Air are the themes for the shows and all submissions of art are due by Feb. 3. There is a $15 entrance fee, and the winner of each show will go home with $100. For additional details, call 508-251-1431. 2. There will be a Kitchenware Drive Collection for Furnishing Options sponsored by the Marlborough Girl Scouts Monday, Jan. 16. Kitchen supplies can be dropped off at Furnishing Options 66 Mechanic Street address from 11 a.m. …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 10

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. There is a weather advisory in effect for this afternoon, which could see periods of heavy rain. And while the sunny skies are gone, the high will be in the low 60s.  2. The Coffee Loft on Lincoln Street is getting ready to host musicians Gaetanna Brown and Dr. Malcolm in their weekly concert series, Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.  3. Did you know that there is a Facebook page dedicated to telling the stories of World War II veterans from Marlborough? It is part of an interesting project put together by a local historian, one that we hope to have a story on for Veterans Day! 4. Today is the 236th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Thank a soldier for all they do! 5. The Marlborough Public Schools have issued their November …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 26

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 warm weather will persist through today with a high of 81 degrees accompanied by partly-sunny skies, says the National Weather Service.  2. There will be a ribbon cutting on Tuesday at 4 p.m. to celebrate the opening of The Coffee Loft. Buy a coffee or some baked goods while browsing the art in the Mad Hatter Gallery.  3. Housing & Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki will meet with Mayor Nancy Stevens and other officials from Marlborough just after noon at 200 Forrest St., a site that has been identified for potential economic development through the 495/MetroWest Development Compact Study. The developing study will outline a shared framework around state, regional, and local strategies for priority development, land …

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