Minnesota Man Hacks Marlborough Company's Servers

A FedEx employee used a hacking program to illegally obtain information about his co-workers from Workscape, a Marlborough based company.

The following information was provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Minnesota man was charged today in federal court with hacking a protected computer and obtaining personal information of his co-workers from a location in Marlborough. The charge is the result of an investigation being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Trevor R. McDonald, 20, of Maplewood, Minn., was charged with violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. According to court documents, between May 3 and June 6, 2011, McDonald launched a "brute force attack" against the servers of Workscape Inc., a Marlborough company. Workscape hosted an employee benefits site for employees of FedEx …

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Weather Service Issues Notice in Advance of Expected Snowstorm

NOAA has issued a notice advising Marlborough and Central Massachusetts residents on an impending storm that could make driving dangerous late Thursday evening into Friday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a notice to many areas in southern New England, including the Marlborough area, advising residents of an upcoming extended period of bad weather.  Expected to begin sometime Thursday evening with snow that could leave several inches, the precipitation combined with the cold weather is expected to make area roads quite hazardous.  "Widespread snow showers are expected tonight across southern New England with snow accumulations of one or two inches likely," said a NOAA release. "Given the recent cold weather, roads will become snow covered and slippery quickly." The Massachusetts State Police recently issued a statement advising drivers to be extra cautious during bad weather.  "Be mindful that wet, …

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NWS, Police Issue Warnings in Advance of Winter Storm

The forecast is predicting some nasty conditions for Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, as well as several inches of accumulations possible for Marlborough.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for much of Massachusetts and New England, with forecasters expecting one to three inches of snow to accumulate in the Marlborough area.  The advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. Thursday, until 1 p.m. in the afternoon.  "Driving and walking on untreated roadways and sidewalks will be difficult," said a release from the National Weather Service. "Motorists need to be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and secondary roadways where slippery spots can easily develop." The Massachusetts State Police also advised drivers to extra cautious during the bad weather, though typical for this time of year.  "Be mindful that wet, icy and snow-covered roads require increased stopping time," said police. "…

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Snow, Wintery Mix in Store for Marlborough and Region

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Massachusetts, including Marlborough.

The weather, as many have already seen, took a turn toward winter Wednesday. The National Weather Service early Wednesday morning issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of New England, including Marlborough and much of Central and Eastern Massachusetts. Rain will continue Wednesday, turning to snow overnight as a cold front moves in, according to the outlook. A "low probability" exists for one to two inches of snow in the area late Wednesday, which should produce slippery conditions on roads and slow the Thursday commute. As temperatures drop, the Massachusetts State Police warn that icy road conditions could develop.  "The timing of the storm will leave messy conditions for the Thursday morning commute," said police. Of particular …

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Lt. Governor: Problems with Secure Communities Program [VIDEO]

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray was in Framingham Monday night meeting and talking with MetroWest residents. In this video, he defends the state's stance on not signing onto the federal Secure Communities Program.

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray was in Framingham Monday night as part of a new "summer conversation" tour across the state, in which he meets and talks with residents. In this video, he defends the state's stance on not signing onto the federal Secure Communities Program, a position Marlborough's state senator Jamie Eldridge, who was in the audience, agrees with. Holliston mom Peri Lamb asked the Lt. Governor Tim Murray to explain why Massachusetts has opted not to sign up for the federal Secure Communities program. Under the federal program, which Boston piloted, each time a person is arrested his or her fingerprints are run through a federal database, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Those who are living in Massachusetts …

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Governor Says No to Secure Communities

Massachusetts becomes the third state – after Illinois and New York – to abandon the program.

Governor Deval Patrick has decided not to sign the Secure Communities program. The federal program is already in place in 36 states. The program uses the Homeland Security database to check the status of anybody, who is arrested in Massachusetts, for immigration status. Secure Communities has been a pilot program in Boston since 2008. According to official numbers more than 60 percent of migrants arrested and deported are workers with no criminal background. Josiane Martinez, a press secretary for the state, confirmed that Patrick sent on Friday a letter to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) explaining his own reasons not to make Massachusetts part of the federal program. Now Massachusetts becomes the third state – after Illinois and …

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Damon Michaels

9:53 am on Thursday, June 9, 2011

To those who think it is racist... it is not. Anyone who is arrested would go through the ICE check. That's fair. To those who think because there is no criminal record there is no problem... if you're in this country and you're not supposed to be, well, you're going to have to leave. Many other countries around the world will hunt you down if you stay beyond when you stated you'd stay. We're one…   more ›

Patch Facts

5 Things to Know Today: Feb. 28

Here is a list of things you might want to know today.

1. The National Weather Service is predicting a hazardous commute Monday morning with significant amounts of sleet and freezing rain.  2. For delays/cancellations in the public school schedule, click here. For important updates in City government, follow this link.  3. There are plenty of meetings scheduled at City Hall both this afternoon and this evening. Important ones include City Council and Planning Board. Click here for details.  4. The B.L.T. Book Club will meet this evening at the Marlborough Public Library. This group, for students 13-plus, focuses on a new book every month, and alternates between fantasy-themed titles and the exploration of other genres. The group meets at 7 p.m., and snacks are served. Call the library's …

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New England Sports Complex Closes Rink After Ice Falls from Roof

The volume of snow Marlborough has received has brought with it some safety concerns at the New England Sports Center this morning.

The New England Sports Center in Marlborough closed one of its rinks this morning after a large chunk of ice fell from the roof making a large commotion and causing concerns among patrons. A representative at the facility confirmed the incident, and said that Rink 6 has been closed to the public since this morning. A member of the Hudson Fire Department responded to the scene and inspected the roof. It was deemed that there was no serious damage, and the rink will reopen at 2 p.m. today. Chief John Blood, of the Hudson Fire Department, was not available for comment. 

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UPDATED: Snow Facts: Mayor Stevens Issues Advisory, More Tips to Make it Through the Storm

The new month will begin with lots more snow, and possibly a good amount of freezing rain.

1. In the first wave of precipitation on Tuesday, Marlborough received more than six inches of snow in some places. School was canceled on Tuesday, and we expect that it will be canceled on Wednesday as well. See the latest National Weather Service storm warning in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. 2. The second storm is set to begin late this evening has a chance of sleet and freezing rain at certain points, and an additional accumulation predicted of 8-12 inches by the time all is said and done sometime tomorrow afternoon. With the mix of heavy snow and rain, conditions are optimal for all sorts of damage to your home. To learn how to avoid roof cave-in, as well as frozen pipes (extremely low temperatures are predicted tonight); check out …

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