Track Santa's Path
Find out if St. Nick is in your neck of the woods yet.
NORAD maps Santa's travels each year, so make sure to log on and let your children know when he's near!
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Track Santa's Path
Find out if St. Nick is in your neck of the woods yet.
NORAD maps Santa's travels each year, so make sure to log on and let your children know when he's near!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Patch Picture of the Week Contest
WINNER: Santa Photo Contest
Readers have been uploading photos of the jolly old fellow for nearly a week. We've crowned our winner.
We received dozens of great photos that captured youngsters' (and even pets') moments with Santa Claus. But we could only choose one as the winner of our weekly photo contest, which gives readers the chance to win a $25 gift card. Our winner this week depicts moments that are familiar to many parents who eagerly bring their children to meet St. Nick, much to the chagrin of their less-than-pleased children. Congratulations to Kathryn Duplessis, who submitted the photo. We will be contacting you, Kathryn, to make arrangements for you to receive your prize. Thanks to all who entered!
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Patch Picture of the Week Contest
Upload Your Santa Photos; You Could Win a Prize
Monday is the deadline to enter our contest, which gives you the chance to win a gift card.
Our weekly photo contest is going strong, with readers sharing their photos of Santa. If you haven't entered yet, it's not too late. The deadline to upload photos in the contest is 6 p.m. tomorrow (Monday). So, if you haven't shown us your Santa pictures yet, simply click on this link and follow the easy instructions to upload. (Please make sure to follow the above link to enter the contest; while you are welcome to upload pictures here, this is not the contest page and therefore your photos won't count as an official entry.) The winner gets a $25 gift card to a local business. Good luck! We can't wait to see your pictures!
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Patch Picture of the Week Contest
PHOTO CONTEST: Show Us Santa!
The jolly old fellow has been making stops at malls and events all over the region. Upload pictures with him for a chance at a $25 gift card.
Santa has had a busy schedule in the MetroWest area this month. (See our map for all the places he has been or will be.) In our photo contest this week, we want to see your photos with or of Santa. So, whether it's that great shot you snapped of your less-than-thrilled toddler on his lap, or the picture you captured as he waved from his sled in an area parade, upload away. Our weekly contest, with a different theme starting each Wednesday, allows eligible participants the chance to win a $25 gift card to a local business. Photos must be uploaded by 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Dec. 17. You may enter as many photos as you'd like. If you like a particular photo, voice your support for it in the comments. The winner, chosen by Patch …
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Caring Santa for Children with Special Needs at Solomon Pond Mall Sunday
A special event will be held at Solomon Pond Mall this Sunday with a soothing environment in which children with special needs can meet Santa.
Solomon Pond Mall will host Caring Santa on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Caring Santa is a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit with Santa. “We are thrilled to be the venue for this incredible event,” said Sheila Hennessy director of marketing at Solomon Pond Mall. “The Caring Santa program brings a lot of joy to children with special needs and to see that happen at our mall is truly an honor.” Many steps are taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s magical visit with Santa. This environment is likely to include: This will be the second year for the Caring Santa program at many Simon malls. “Last year…
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Patch Facts
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 14
The Marlborough Public Schools have released in-school gift-giving guidelines, and we have a map of Santa's route provided by NORAD.
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 National Weather Service says there will be isolated rain showers in Marlborough before noon, then partly-sunny skies and a high of 45 degrees. 2. If your kids want to keep track on Santa's travels in the coming days, they should check out NORAD's website. 3. We published guidelines on what Marlborough teachers can accept in terms of gifts yesterday. See the details from Superintendent Anthony Pope here. 4. Mark Vital, a teacher at the Advanced Math and Science Academy, is starting a holiday venture called "Sweats for Vets." He is asking the great citizens …
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Patch Facts
5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 5 [VIDEO]
One local teacher is doing a good thing for hurting veterans, and there is a bit of a puzzle in today's edition of the column.
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. Mark Vital, a teacher at the Advanced Math and Science Academy, is starting a holiday venture called "Sweats for Vets." He is asking the great citizens of Marlborough to consider buying a sports related sweatshirt for a homeless veteran. Wrap the gift and drop him a message at run5kfast@yahoo.com and he will come and get it (or you could drop it off at AMSA). Donated gifts will be given to the homeless veterans of Vets, Inc. on Christmas Eve. 2. The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Booster Club with host their Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 10 at the…
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Josh Gray
3:45 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
VIDEO: Marlborough Comes 'Home for the Holidays'
The Marlborough community along with city leaders came together Friday evening for the annual lighting of the tree.
Union Common hosted hundreds of residents, students and city leaders Friday evening in observance of the annual "Home for the Holidays" event. Outgoing mayor Nancy Stevens led the event, while the Marlborough High School jazz ensemble led the crowd in the singing of seasonal favorites. WMCT was on hand to capture the event. Enjoy their video! 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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Friday, December 2, 2011
City To Host Annual 'Home For The Holidays' Tree Lighting
Head on down to Main Street tonight for some family fun.
The annual "Home for the Holidays" tree lighting ceremony will take place tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. on Union Common, at the intersection of Route 20 (Main Street) and Route 85. The festivities will include the arrival of Mayor Nancy Stevens and Santa Claus via fire truck at 6:15 p.m. Next, the tree lighting will take place while residents enjoy the music of the Marlborough High School Combined Chorus. Performing at the First Congregational Church will be the Marlborough High School String Ensemble at 6:45 p.m. and the Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. There will be lots of fun-filled activities on the common including live barn animlas, music, free balloons, popcorn, candy canes and hot chocolate. And, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand …
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Gillian Kruskall
2:14 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
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