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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 3

There is an upcoming nursing exam at the Assabet Valley program, and Temple Emanuel is still taking donations for the fire victims.

1. Attached is great segment by WMCT about the late Robert "Bob" Stetson, the owner of Marlborough Airport. 2. The Disabled American Veterans Fishing Festival is upcoming in Marlborough. This special festival is open to disabled veterans only at the Marlborough Fish and Game Club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19. The Angler Education Program is partnering with the Marlborough Fish and Game Club. Contact Jim Lagacy at (508) 389-6309 or jim.lagacy@state.ma.us. 3. Over the weekend, the response was wonderful concerning the donations made to those affected by the Lake Williams fire, reported those at Temple Emanuel. The Temple has collected many bags of clothes, some toys, housewares, bedding.  They are still in need of more children's …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 2

The United Way is still accepting donations to benefit the victims of the Lake Williams condo fire.

1. There will be a fundraiser to benefit two of the victims in the recent Lake Williams condominium fire. Toby and Heather Bourke lost everything they owned in the fire and were married this past Saturday. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Marlborough Moose Family Center. For more information visit the event page on Facebook. 2. All money raised in Marlborough through the United Way of Tri-County goes to support Marlborough programs such as the Marlborough pantry (who have been working diligently to meet the needs of families from the Lake Williams condos), Boys & Girls Clubs, SMOC & the Boy Scouts. Also, the pantry extended their hours of operation to support families in crisis as well as made clothing donations and grocery packages …

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Week in Review

12 Towns Fight Lake Williams Condo Fire, Big Money Spent in Election

This is a look back at the week in news.

Monday, April 23: State OK with Adams Family Donations to Marlborough Republicans Firefighters Cut Down 6 Alarm Fire on West Main Street IMAGE GALLERY: West Main Street Fire Destroys Condos IMAGE GALLERY: Marlborough Fire Destroys Condominiums Tuesday, April 24: Displaced Residents Get Red Cross Aid, Fire Investigation Begins Police Log: Unlicensed Juvenile Caught Speeding, A&B on Police Officer Pets Killed in West Main Street Fire, Five People Sent to Hospital Wednesday, April 25: Woman Returns to Marlborough to Face Felony Drug Charges Cops: Intoxicated Marlborough Man Bit Officer After Car Chase Patricia Camacho Gone at 27 Fire Marshal: Cause of Marlborough Fire is Inconclusive Thursday, April 26: Donation Opportunities in Wake of …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 27

There are great, new blogs on Marlborough Patch everyday, and we've updated the list of upcoming fundraisers for the victims of Monday's fire.

1. I'd like to highlight the most recent blog by Pastor Kaz of the First Church of Marlborough. He always pens thoughtful and engaging pieces about faith and loves to hear from the Marlborough community! This week he asks "Is God Really Good?" If you'd like to join our stable of bloggers, email me today! 2. There were three property sales in Marlborough this past week, and we have all the details here.  3. We've posted an updated story with donation options and upcoming fundraisers to benefit the victims of the Lake Williams condo fire.  4. There are only a few hours left to vote for and comment in favor of your favorite local flower shop. Make your voice heard before 9 a.m. 5. Guillermo Vincentelli, a senior in the precision machining and…

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Donation Opportunities in Wake of Marlborough Fire

Several organizations and the Marlborough city government have established means of relief for those displaced by the Lake Williams fire.

Dozens if not hundreds of residents around the Marlborough community have responded to the disastrous Lake Williams condo fire with sympathy and compassion in the days since the blaze, all the time asking what they could do to help those affected.  During that time, many local organizations have come forward to coordinate relief efforts, and the city of Marlborough has established an avenue for monetary donations that would benefit the victims of the fire.  Just a day after the fire, Furnishing Options, a local nonprofit, put forth an urgent plea to those in the Metrowest area asking for items such as bed linens, dressers and bureaus, kitchen and dining room tables as well as chairs and kitchenware (including posts and pans). Anyone who …

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Jocelyne Durrenberger

9:40 am on Friday, April 27, 2012

CaRMaH (Cat Rescue of Marlborough and Hudson) wishes to assist displaced residents with catching and housing any cats that are loose outside from the fire. Please send an e-mail to info@carmah.org if you are a resident looking for your cat(s), or if you live in the area and have seen new 'strays'!   more ›

Fire Marshal: Cause of Marlborough Fire is Inconclusive

Officials say the area where the fire began is too far gone to determine a cause.

State and local fire officials have not been able to determine a cause for the fire that destroyed the Lake Williams Condominiums on West Main Street in Marlborough.  State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan and Marlborough Fire Chief James Fortin issued a joint statement Wednesday saying the cause of the fire that began in an attic storage space could not be determined due of the extent of the damage.  Officials also said that there was no evidence that the fire was one of a suspicious nature.  “The very area where investigators believe the fire started, the attic, has been completely burned away,” said Fortin in the statement. There were no injuries in the fire, though several were sent to the hospital as a precautionary measure. However, a …

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Police Log

Police Log: Power Lines Down Near Fire, Criminal Harassment

The following information was supplied by the Marlborough Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. All arrests are reported.

Monday, April 23: 8:33 a.m.: A report of vandalism was filed with police at Spectrum Health Services, 33 Main St.  9:36 a.m.: Services were rendered when police began assisting Marlborough Fire Department personnel with the fire at 271 West Main St. Click here to see the topic landing page.  12:00 p.m.: Police and fire officials responded to a report of a gas leak inside a residence, 103 Highland St., Apt. 2.  2:04 p.m.: There was a motor vehicle crash with property damage in the vicinity of 148 Stearns Rd.  2:42 p.m.: Marlborough police officers served an arrest warrant in Bridgeport, CT, and arrested Jennifer A. Hromjak, 41, of 53 Mechanic St., Apt. 3.  4:20 p.m.: There was a report of downed power lines near the intersection of Lincoln …

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