Marlborough Man Dumps Coffee on Woman's Car, Apologizes (Kind Of)

Man says sorry for scaring a woman in the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru, and more.

Editor's Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available. What we learned this week: there are a few guys out there looking for pot smoking "buddies" to hang out with, people still don't know the difference between "you're" and "your," and there are lots of curb alerts.    A Dunkin Debaucle (we didn't say drunken, we said Dunkin) A man issued a heartfelt apology on Craigslist, saying he is sorry he perhaps made a woman pee her pants in the Dunkin Donuts Drive-Thru in Marlborough recently. Apparently, the man was enraged when he saw the woman chuck an old iced coffee cup out the window. In anger, he picked up the cup, knocked on the window, asked if she had dropped something, and …

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Patch Facts

5 Things: Heritage Weekend and Photos with Friends

This weekend is chock full of goodness, from the Heritage Festival on Sunday to supporting those who have been a support to many; we have what you need to know today and this weekend right here.

1. The Marlborough Heritage Festival is going on this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Marlborough. It is a family friendly event that features a chili and clam chowder (or should that be chowdah) cook-off. 2. Fall Fest is being held on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the First Church in Marlborough Congregational. With bouncy rides and face painting, it sounds like the perfect place to be a family in Marlborough on Saturday. 3. If your weekend needs more filling, A Day for Bobbie and Donna will provide you with entertainment from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hudson Elks Pavilion. The event is a benefit for two local people who have touched many lives and now could use some support themselves. 4. Did you find out everything you wanted…

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By the Numbers: Dunkin Donuts Drive-Thru

America runs on Dunkin, but what kinds of sales numbers does a Dunkin Donuts need to run?

The Dunkin Donuts at 54 Main Street could soon undergo a transformation that would allow for the installation of a drive-thru if the owner of the property has their way. As the owner and company plead their case, they revealed a slew of interesting numbers about this Dunkin Donuts and your average Dunkin Donuts. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. Officials from Dunkin Donuts and the owner of the land say the drive-thru is completely necessary to keep the store in the area. Dunkin Donuts will not renue the lease without a drive-thru. The matter was referred to Urban Affairs for further discussion.

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5 Things: Council Salaries and Yom Kippur

From Yom Kippur services to City Council salaries remaining the same for 2013; we have what you need to know today right here.

1. The City Council salaries are set to remain the same through 2013 at $9,449.09 a year. All other non-union employees will see a 2 percent increase. 2. It looks like events are upcoming for the Masonic Corp, Italian American Club, Moose Lodge and the Marlborough Country Club, which have all applied for one day alcohol permits. These will be discussed tonight at the Marlborough License Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. 3. The City Council voted to invite Commissioner Lafreniere and/or Assistant Commissioner Temple, along with a representative of Allied/Republic, to attend an Operations and Oversight committee meeting to discuss the progress of the new curbside trash pickup program. This will allow for a further discussion of the program and …

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Dunkin Employee Accused of Stealing $5,000

A Dunkin Donuts employee is accused of saying he was robbed in a scheme to steal over $5,000.

Police have arrested a Dunkin Donut employee after he allegedly told police he had been robbed while making a deposit of over $5,000 for the business. "It was reported by the victim that ... he was stopped by two males on a motorcycle, one of which pointed a handgun at him and then stole the $5,000+ cash deposit he was carrying," said Marlborough Police Lt. David A. Giorgi in a press release of the incident which occured Sunday. Michael Sorrentino, 28, of 34 Central Street Apt. 5 allegedly told police he had been robbed on Mount Royal Avenue. Sorrentino described the suspects, including their appearance, the motorcycle as well as the possibility that another vehicle may be involved, said Lt. Giorgi. Officers checked the surrounding area …

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Frugal Family

Save with advance ticket purchases

If you like to attend fairs and festivals with your family, this week's Frugal Family has some opportunities to save on admission. Also find out how to get a free doughnut on June 1 and find shoes on clearance at Marshalls.

1) Discounted tickets for Taste of Marlborough. The 5th Annual Taste of Marlborough and Brewfest will take place on June 11, 2012, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. in Downtown Marlborough. Sample food and beer from many local restaurants and microbreweries and enjoy entertainment at 14 locations. From now until June 10th purchase tickets in advance and save. Advanced ticket prices include: Taste only: $ 20; ($15 for those over 62 or under 12); Taste & Brewfest: $ 30. Click here for a list of locations where you can purchase advance tickets. You can also order them online through Eventbrite, but keep in mind there is a surcharge.  Your purchase will support many local programs, including historical programs, Marlborough Downtown Village Assoc., Relay …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: July 12

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

1. The temperature is going up a notch today. The National Weather Service says it is going to be 93 degrees today with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but otherwise sunny. 2. A large truck ripped down a transformer and high tension wires on East Main St. last night. See our coverage and photos here. 3. The "hugging saint" Amma will visit Marlborough Wednesday evening in an event at the Royal Plaza Trade Center at 7 p.m. See Ajita Perera's blog on the upcoming event here.  4. On Monday, July 18 giant (3 ft tall) Mango Pineapple Real Fruit Smoothie cups will be popping up early in the morning in Marlborough and several other Metrowest communities. Whoever finds a giant Smoothie cup and brings it into a participating McDonald’s …

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Great Escape

A Good Cup of Coffee

After a long day, sometimes the best way to escape is to grab a tasty cup of coffee.

Whether you call it “joe” or “take” it regular, coffee is an important part of many lives. People rely on it to get their days going. From that first and best sip to the bottom of a second cup, we transform from groggy to mentally alert. Coffee has always been a social drink, the earliest coffeehouses dating back to sixteenth-century Istanbul! For moms, coffee undoubtedly meets the need for feeling awake, but it also conjures up an image of a break. Either in your favorite mug or handed to you at a drive-through, whether you're by yourself or in adult company, just add coffee and you have respite. All kinds of moms love to meet for coffee! There's the first-time mother, sleep-deprived and maybe feeling isolated. There's a toddler's mom who…

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