Wanted: Lovebirds With Great Story to Tell

Share your best Valentine's Day Story right here and we could help you share it with our readers.

With the most romantic of holidays nearly upon us, Patch is hoping to share one of your Valentine's Day stories with our readers.  Did someone finally tell you how they feel? Were you reunited with someone you care about? Did someone propose to you? Or, do you simply know an amazing couple whose story is just begging to be told? If you have a Valentine's Day story to share, leave us a comment below. If we like your story best, our video producer, Justin Saglio, will come by to speak with you and share your tale on Patch. So tell us below: What's your best Valentine's Day story? 

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Justin Saglio

11:39 am on Friday, January 18, 2013

Hey all, These stories all sound great! If you would like to share on camera, please email me at justin.saglio@patch.com and we can talk about the details. Thanks!   more ›

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 14 [Video]

Marlborough's congressman talks Afghanistan, and city officials inform residents of an impending cemetery clean-up.

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. Happy Valentine's Day! If you haven't chosen a place to celebrate the holiday yet, check out our directory of local businesses and our Valentine's landing page. If you own a Marlborough business, take this opportunity to claim your listing.  2. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-MA, spoke to Congress last week about how he perceives the progress of the United States military in Afghanistan, saying, "the American people need to hear the truth..." See the attached attached YouTube video.  3. The city of Marlborough Cemeteries Division will be conducting a general cleanup of …

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POLL: How Do You Celebrate Valentines Day?

Everyone has their own traditions; What are yours?

With the most amorous of all holidays just a week away, many have entered the planning stages of what they will be doing to show someone special that they care.  There are always the traditional options such as flowers and chocolates being sent to the home or office; then there are those who go a step further by making that special someone breakfast in bed, or giving them a night out on the town.  What do you do? Vote in the poll, and share your ideas and traditions in the comments. Also, check out your local Patch directory for a full listing of flower shops and other businesses that will help you on your way. 

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Patch Facts

5 Things to Know Today: Feb. 14

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

1. Happy Valentines Day! If you forgot to get that special someone a gift, click here to see this week's Patch Picks focused on this most amorous of days.  2. There is predicted high of 45 degrees in Marlborough today. This means the mounds of snow surrounding us will start to melt, especially as the week progresses when temps will reach 50 degrees.  3. The pitchers and catchers of the Boston Red Sox report for spring training today. Take a look their schedule down in Fort Myers, before the regular season begins on Friday, April 1. 4. There is a City Council meeting this evening at 8 p.m in the Council chambers on Main St. If you can't make it downtown, you can catch the meeting on WMCT.  5. The adult book club at the Marlborough Public …

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Patch Facts

5 Things to Know Today: Feb. 11

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

1. The National Weather Service is reporting a high of 26 degrees today, and a low of 16 degrees this evening. Enjoy the sunny skies today because both Saturday and Sunday have a chance of snow.  2. With the bad weather predicted this weekend, you may want to stay indoors and enjoy a couple good films. If so, look no further than Red Box's rent-two-get-one-free Valentines deal. Marlborough locations include the Price Chopper and Hannaford supermarkets. 3. There is a baseball open gym this evening in the Marlborough High School fieldhouse starting at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for the coming season.  4. Today is the birthday of "Twilight's" own Taylor Lautner, favorite "friend" Jennifer Aniston, and the great American inventor Thomas Alva Edison…

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Patch Picks

Valentines Day, Your Best Bets in Marlborough

This week, Patch Picks highlights some local places to buy a dozen roses, or take your sweetheart out to dinner. Don't forget, Valentines Day is this Monday, Feb. 14

Marlborough Patch will run a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off,  and more. You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. If we miss your favorites, mention them in the comments! 1. The Edinboro Flow Shop on Edinboro Rd. offers a variety of beautiful flower arrangement to fit any need. Click here to see their special on a dozen red roses. 2. Countryside Florist is another option at 63 …

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Frugal Family

The Frugal Family: Valentines Gift Ideas in Marlborough

Here is our weekly list of deals in your city.

1. With a beautiful location next to the Fort Meadow Reservoir, Piccadilly Pub in Marlborough is a great place to enjoy a midwinter meal with the ones you love.  Piccadilly Marlborough offers many money saving specials throughout the week, including Dinner for 2 on Mondays with 8 different dinners – choose 2 for only $15.99 and Family Fun Night on Thursdays where kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée. Click here to see the deals. 2. For a movie night at home, check out the current special at Red Box. Rent 2 movies and get one free — here. Marlborough locations include Price Chopper and Hannaford Supermarkets. 3. Send your sweetie a healthy treat from Edible Arrangements! See their website for coupons.  4. Find Valentine stuffed …

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Lois Black

9:54 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011

Old Navy is having their Baby and Kids sale! Select items start at $5! http://oldnavy.gap.com/   more ›

The Marlborough Kitchen

The Sweetest Valentine

Ditch the dinner and get straight to the sweets this Valentines Day.

They say that Valentine's Day cards originated right down the lane in Worcester. That could be, but in any case this may be the year it's time to start a different tradition with your loved one: a tasty, edible reminder that you're sweet on them. Cookie bouquets sell on-line for $40 and more. Who has that laying around nowadays? And doesn’t homemade sound a little more significant than ordering one from some mystery-cookie-shop-site- I- Googled-this-afternoon-dot-com? A trip to the grocery store and you’ve got just what you need to do one up in one afternoon of baking delight. You’ll need: — Sugar cookie dough. Store bought from a tube, or homemade; it doesn’t matter. Mine is made from a recipe in "The Joy of Cooking." There are thousands …

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Bites Nearby

Fine Dining at Allora

Allora is the perfect spot to celebrate those special occasions, such as Valentines Day which is right around the corner.

Allora is not your run of the mill sandwich shop or eatery. This is an upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean and Italian dishes. Although the lunch menu won’t break the bank (sandwiches range from $8 - $14), many would see dinner at Allora as something reserved for special occasions and events (main entrees range from $18 - $42). The dilemma here is that each dish sounds as intoxicating as the next. Kick off the meal with the tender Sicilian Fried Calamari, followed by chianti braised beef shortribs, which are served over butternut sage risotto with broccoli rapini. Allora is currently taking reservations for Valentines Day weekend, for which they have developed a mouth-watering menu for this special day, along with a jazz band on …

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