Enter Patch's "Deck the House" Contest
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that everyone in town jokes your holiday decorations could rival Rockefeller Center’s. If this sounds like your house, upload a photo or video of your home to our contest page from now to Dec. 16. Go to our contest page to enter: http://deckthehouse.patch.com/contest/marlborough. Only residents of Patch towns are eligible to enter. We’ll select 24 regional finalists, and from them, pick one grand prize winner. Patch will pay up to $500 of the utility bill for each finalist, while our national winner will have $100,000 donated to his or her local school…
Friday, January 13, 2012
Patch Facts
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 13
There's another round of bad weather coming and National Grid says they're ready.
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 has established an official Facebook page! One of the first posts on the page was to inform residents of emergency contacts during the recent inclement weather. Give them a like! 2. National Grid announced Thursday that though there were few electricity service interruptions throughout National Grid’s service area in New England, the company remains geared up for a second weather pattern which is anticipated to bring strong winds and dropping temperatures tomorrow and into Saturday. In case of an emergency, post National Grid’s emergency …
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Marlborough Public Schools
Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Marlborough Public Schools.
Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Here’s how the contest works. Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8 you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand prize …
Monday, October 31, 2011
VIDEO: Win Trip to NYC or L.A. With Your Kid's Costume
Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum needs your entries now.
Which kid in America has the most creative Halloween costume in the pumpkin patch? That's what we intend to find out with your photos and the help of celebrity judge Heidi Klum, who will select the Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize? Patch will whisk the winner to New York or Los Angeles for a two day, three night trip for two that includes a meet and greet with Heidi, plus a donation of $1031 to a local charity of the winner's choice. Nine runners up will also get a $1031 donation from Patch to a local charity of their choice. Entering is easy. Just upload a photo of your kid, 12 years of age or younger, in his or her Halloween costume, to this post (hit submit your photos above the video here). Include your child’s name, your name, and …
Josh Gray
12:27 pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Hi Paul, I've been told this if the format of many mainstream contests, and the prize conditions are pretty standard. If you'd like to participate for the sake of winning and decline the prize, that is also an option. Can't wait to see everyone's great photos! more ›
Monday, October 3, 2011
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IMAGE GALLERY: Heritage Festival on Main Street
Thousands came out to enjoy fresh food, chowder, entertainment and more this past Sunday.
Thousands came out to enjoy fresh food, chowder, entertainment and more this past Sunday.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Where in Marlborough?
Guess this location first and win a prize from Patch.
Can you name where in Marlborough these pictures were taken? Photographer Sue Wambolt went out into the community this week to present our readers with a challenge. Be the first to guess this location in Marlborough correctly (in the comments), and win a $10 gift card to a local restaurant! If no one guesses correctly by tomorrow afternoon, we will post a clue around 2 p.m. Readers are limited to one win per calendar month. • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. • To enter, simply comment with the correct information at the bottom of the story field. • The contest is open until someone answers correctly. • You may comment as many times as you'd like, but only a correct answer wins…
Josh Gray
7:00 am on Monday, August 15, 2011
Hi John, unfortunately Where in Marlborough is going on hiatus. We've loved running the contest, but per a directive from our HQ, we are taking a break. In the future, we'll consider rescheduling so it coincides with the newsletter. Thanks! more ›
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Where in Marlborough?
Guess this location first and win a prize from Patch.
Can you name where in Marlborough these pictures were taken? Photographer Sue Wambolt went out into the community this week to present our readers with a challenge. Be the first to guess this location in Marlborough correctly (in the comments), and win a $10 gift card to a local restaurant! If no one guesses correctly by tomorrow afternoon, we will post a clue around 2 p.m. Readers are limited to one win per calendar month. • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. • To enter, simply comment with the correct information at the bottom of the story field. • The contest is open until someone answers correctly. • You may comment as many times as you'd like, but only a correct answer wins…
Sue Wambolt
8:40 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2011
Yes, April, it is the Evergreen Cemetery! Please email josh.gray@patch.com with your mailing address for your prize. Congratulations! :) more ›
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Where in Marlborough?
Guess this location first, and win a prize from Patch.
Can you name where in Marlborough these pictures were taken? Photographer Sue Wambolt went out into the community this week to present our readers with a challenge. Be the first to guess this location in Marlborough correctly (in the comments), and win a $10 gift card to a local restaurant! If no one guesses correctly by tomorrow afternoon, we will post a clue around 2 p.m. Readers are limited to one win per calendar month. • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. • To enter, simply comment with the correct information at the bottom of the story field. • The contest is open until someone answers correctly. • You may comment as many times as you'd like, but only a correct answer wins…
Sue Wambolt
3:14 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2011
Yes, Stephanie, you are correct! Please email your mailing address to josh.gray@patch.com for your prize. Congratulations! :) more ›
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Where in Marlborough?
Can you name the location of this hidden gem?
Can you name where in Marlborough these pictures were taken? Photographer Sue Wambolt went out into the community this week to present our readers with a challenge. Be the first to guess this location in Marlborough correctly (in the comments), and win a $10 gift card to a local restaurant! If no one guesses correctly by tomorrow afternoon, we will post a clue around 2 p.m. Readers are limited to one win per calendar month. • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. • To enter, simply comment with the correct information at the bottom of the story field. • The contest is open until someone answers correctly. • You may comment as many times as you'd like, but only a correct answer wins…
Sue Wambolt
5:12 pm on Saturday, July 23, 2011
Timothy, you are correct! Please email your mailing address to josh.gray@patch.com for your prize. Congratulations! :) more ›
Catherine Downey Potenza
9:26 am on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
This is a great idea! I love it. I can't wait to see some decorated homes! more ›