Justice for Phantom Takes Another Step

Over 2,500 people have signed a petition asking that the case investigating the death of golden lab Phantom be reopened.

He was a pet. A pet that died alone, locked in a foreclosed apartment. No one has answered for the slow death of Phantom the golden lab and Lyn Gorka and 2,520 people want that to change. "They are demanding I do something with this; that this case gets reopened," said Gorka who is a local real estate agent and animal rights advocate and started an online petition for Phantom. "They are still up in arms. People are writing to me all the time." It comes down to justice for the 2 year-old Phantom that died after being abandoned in a foreclosed apartment. Insufficient evidence was found to charge the owner. Hudson police have said that there was a miscommunication and not enough evidence to prosecute, said Gorka, but that does not change the …

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Marlborough Realtor Leads Charge for Justice for Phantom

Lyn Gorka has been "overwhelmed" by the response to an online petition about the case of the Hudson dog left behind when his owners left their foreclosed house.

As a Realtor, Lyn Gorka has seen first hand how pet abandonment is on the rise, with pets left behind in homes that owners leave due to the ongoing foreclosure crisis. For Gorka, the story of Phantom, the Hudson dog found dead in an apartment last year, serves as an example how tragedy could be prevented. The dog was left behind when the apartment's owners left and was locked inside. The pet's body was found after neighbors complained about an odor coming from the vacant apartment. Gorka posted an online petition seeking support for Phantom on Wednesday night. By early Friday, the petition had gathered more than 330 signatures.  "I've been fighting on this for eight months," said Gorka, "Every corner I've turned, nobody wants to hear it. …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 20

Marlborough firefighters helped squelch a major incident in Hudson Thursday evening, and we've attached the photo of the young, missing girl from that Rockport beach.

1. The Marlborough Fire Department was busy Thursday afternoon assisting Hudson firefighters cut down several brush blazes near the intersection of 495 North and Route 62. This caused significant havoc with the rush hour traffic (see photo). Was your commute affected? Tell us in the comments.  2. I've attached the photo of Caleigh Anne Harrison to today's column in the off-chance that anyone has seen her locally. She is the toddler that went missing from a Rockport, MA beach Thursday. As of this post, she had not been located though a significant effort is being made to locate her, both in law enforcement and in the media. She is 2 years, 9 months old. She has light brown hair and blue-gray eyes. She was last seen wearing a light pink T-…

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Brush Fire in Hudson Turns 495 Into 'Parking Lot'

The Marlborough Fire Department is assisting Hudson as they cut down brush fires in the vicinity of 495 north and Route 62.

The Marlborough Fire Department is assisting Hudson fire crews as they cut down brush fires in the vicinity of 495 north and Route 62. Traffic appears to be backed up for several miles at this point, affecting Marlborough traffic and cars on 290 as well. Inside the city limits of Marlborough, traffic is flowing freely for those headed south, but backed up for miles in the northbound lane.  Eyewitnesses have said that the highway resembles a "parking lot." Marlborough firefighters have responded to multiple brush fires this week amidst repeated warnings from the National Weather Service concerning the dry conditions.  The attached map is a live view of the traffic conditions.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the …

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Traffic Stopped as Crews Battle Brush Fires on 290 East

The Mass State Police are recommending drivers take an alternate route home this evening.

There is a significant traffic back-up due to several brush fires along Route 290 east in the Northborough and Marlborough area, said the Massachusetts State Police. At 5:10 p.m., troopers closed several ramps along 290 east, however, those ramps were reopened at 5:40 p.m. A curiosity factor has also caused significant delays on the westbound side as well. State police suggest motorists seek alternate routes until emergency crews clear the scene. 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. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 25

Marlborough Public Schools are looking to end bullying today, and they need your help to ensure the 2012 seniors have a safe prom.

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. Stroll the halls of any of the Marlborough Public Schools Wednesday, and you’ll probably notice something unusual: Most of the students will be dressed in black. Marlborough Public Schools are participating in the Jan. 25 “No Name Calling Day” activity of wearing black to “black out bullying.” The event is part of a weeklong awareness of, in particular, how name-calling is a form of bullying not to be tolerated and that students should take a stand against such behavior. Marlborough schools are using the entire week to concentrate on eliminating bullying behaviors. …

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Marlborough, Hudson Police Make 27 Arrests in Drug Sweep

The fruit of a months long investigation, local police have taken a big chunk out of the local drug trade.

This information was provided by The Marlborough Police Department.  The Marlborough Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit along with the Hudson Police Department has completed a several month long narcotics investigation with the purpose of interrupting and deterring the activities of individuals involved in the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the City.   Detective Jack Manning was lead investigator for this operation. The targets of the investigation have been identified as being involved with the distribution of cocaine, marijuana, heroin, Percocet, Ecstasy, and Suboxone. Over 60 suspected individuals/targets were identified as direct and ongoing participants in the illegal distribution of narcotics throughout Marlborough and…

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Paul

1:57 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

what should they do with addicts who hold up shop owners with a knife?   more ›

The Court Report

Case Files: Berlin Road Stabbing Suspects Given $50,000 Bail

Stabbing Suspect Face a judge and a kidnapping suspect is is given high bail.

The Court Report is a weekly column highlighting some of the cases in Marlborough District Court that are of interest to the public. If you see an arrest in the police log and would like to see a follow-up on the disposition of the case, tell us in the comments and look for it the following week. Shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Wareham Police in conjunction with SEMLEC SWAT responded to the Silver Lake Motel, 3126 Cranberry Hwy. in Wareham, where they arrested without incident Joseph Nsubuga, 22, of 24A Second St., Framingham, on suspicion of being involved in a stabbing incident at 399 Berlin Rd. Sunday morning. Nsubuga faced charges of two counts of assault to murder and a single count of mayhem in Marlborough District Court …

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Josh Gray

9:01 pm on Sunday, December 18, 2011

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IMAGE GALLERY: Marlborough Comes Out on Top in Turkey Day Game

The Panthers defeat Hudson High School 7-6 in the Thanksgiving day game.

Marlborough High School pulled a victory out of a third-quarter touchdown in Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup versus Hudson High School that ending up giving the visiting team the win.  The scoreboard read 0 for both teams until that point and Hudson responded with their own dramatic early fourth quarter rushing touchdown, but failed to make the kick for the extra point.  Without another score, the game ended 7-6 to the cheers of Marlborough fans and the chagrin the Hudson faithful.  Check out the photo gallery and tell your thoughts on the game in the comments.  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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