Police Log

May 2: Police Serve Arrest Warrants, Charge Local Man with Assault

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department responded to Monday, May 2, 2011. All arrests are reported.

7:51 a.m.: There is a motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of Burger King, 484 Boston Post Rd. E. 10:26 a.m.: Guiherme Mendes Santana, 17, of 447 Boston Post Road E. Apt. 19, is arrested on an outstanding warrant at Baystate Painting, 447 Boston Post Rd. E. 11:59 a.m.: A report is filed concerning suspicious activity at 67 Chestnut St. 1:33 p.m.: Police attempt to serve a summons at 771 Boston Post Rd. E. 2:31 p.m.: Officers respond to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at Wayside Glass and Mirror Co., 940 Boston Post Rd. E. 5:10 p.m.: An arrest warrant is served at police headquarters, 355 Bolton St., to Christopher T. Dirico, 21, of 82 Mount Pleasant St. 5:46 p.m.: A restraining order is served at police headquarters, 355 Bolton St…

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UPDATED: Elected Officials React to News of Bin Laden's Death

Presidents addressed the nation last night to say Osama bin Laden is dead. Reactions and statements from our elected officials are pouring in.

UPDATED -- Elected officials and lawmakers have begun to respond to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death. Congressman James McGovern (MA — 3rd) issued a brief statement via Facebook late last night concerning the announcement. "Like all Americans, I felt great relief and a sense of gratitude as I listened to the President's announcement about the death of Obama bin Laden," wrote McGovern. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the men and women in our intelligence and military operations who have labored for a decade to carry out this mission." Senator Scott Brown issued his own statement Monday morning. “This is a great day for America and our allies across the free world," said Brown. "Osama Bin Laden has finally gotten the justice…

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Damon Michaels

6:34 pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Man, does that choke me up. I wonder how "Jules" is doing today.   more ›

Raising Marlborough: A Local Education

OPINION: Don't Do Away With Play

The writer makes a case for recess in these week's edition of Raising Marlborough.

The Federal No Child Left Behind Act raises expectations for academic achievement. Through standard-based education reform, schools are expected to steadily improve learning with measurable standards for all students. Some schools have responded to this demand by cutting back on playtime so students can spend more time learning. As the pressure mounts to increase academic learning, the time-honored tradition of recess may hang in the balance. According to the The International Association for the Child's Right to Play, 40 percent of U.S. schools do not provide children with recess. Unfortunately, this idea of “all work and no play” could have dire consequences on classroom success, the very thing it is meant to advance.  Play and learning …

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Lois Black

6:17 pm on Monday, May 2, 2011

I agree. Recess is such an important part of the school day. Although structure is important in the classroom, the kids do need a chance to let off steam and learn to play in an unstructured environment. It's one of their first opportunities in life to face difficult situations and work out differences by themselves. I'm a strong proponent of outside play. It keeps kids fit and healthy too. My …   more ›

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 2

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

1. U.S. Military forces have killed Osama Bin Laden. See the story here.  2. Monday is expected to be sunny with light winds and highs in the upper 60s.  3. Paula Fleming, the vice-president of communications and marketing for the Better Business Bureau based here in Marlborough, says that many gas stations charge different prices for gas based on what kind of payment you make at the pump. "State law allows gas stations to discount their prices for customers who pay with cash. However, when a discount is offered, the word “cash” should be included in the signage. Both cash and credit prices should be posted and clearly labeled. Guidelines for advertising and signage for the cash sale option can be obtained from each state. Contact your …

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Marlborough Welcomes Summer Lacrosse League

The Boston-based CroART Lacrosse League has expanded a division to Marlborough, creating new sports opportunity for residents.

Calling all lacrosse sports fans: The widely successful CroART Lacrosse League has found its way to Marlborough. The Monday night games at Forekicks on June 6 will kick off the Marlborough summer lacrosse season. This year marks the league’s 10th anniversary. What first began as Tyrone Croom rounding up a group of buddies to start a small league in Boston has since grown to 50 teams competing within eight divisions. “At the time, there wasn’t a lacrosse league where we wouldn’t have to leave work early to play or travel a great distance to reach, so we created our own,” said Croom, a Sudbury native. He played lacrosse at Lincoln High School and at prep school, but move on to playing football in college. However, it was the efforts of …

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