New Year's Eve: What Are Your Plans?

There are plenty of activities right in our back yard this New Year's Eve that are importantly open to those who make up their minds at the last minute.

The crowds and bustle of Boston's First Night are not for everyone and neither is staying home to ring in the new year. What is a person to do? The area is brimming with options for those wishing to stay close to home as they ring in the new year. You can take in some comedy at the Amazing Things Art Center. Tickets are $30 for non-members will get you a comedy show that features headliner Joe Wong. Wong has roasted Vice President Joe Biden at the Radio and TV Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C., and been named Boston's "Comedian of the Year" while also winning the Great American Comedy Festival. The festivities start at 8 p.m. Planning on being completely last minute? Hate cover charges? The British Beer Company in Framingham has …

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Grahame Turner

10:40 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012

That is a fair comment, although this is more of a regional piece, and appears on multiple sites--so, localization to everywhere is a little hard to do. That said, we do have some more info on New Year's Needham, for interested parties: http://patch.com/A-0t1G   more ›

Metrowest Communities Unite For Stronger Voice

Regionalization is among the subjects that was discussed at a meeting in Shrewsbury.

Local communities hope to seize the power in numbers by joining forces to work toward shared concerns. Officials from several local communities, including Grafton, Marlborough, Shrewsbury and Westborough, attended a meeting last night at Shrewsbury Town Hall to talk about ways they could work together on issues of mutual interest. Unfunded mandates—issues that the state requires town to put in place but does not support financially—were one concern raised at the meeting. Others included the levels of local aid, special education funding and affordable housing mandates. Regionalization can be a way to save money, said Westborough selectman Denzil Drewry. Future town budgets will be lean, he said, and personnel cuts may be required. “We can’…

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You're Invited to the Patch Academy

We'll show you how to make the most of the site at a March 27 event.

Marlborough Patch wants to help readers use the site more effectively, to learn about what is happening around the area and to share information. On Tuesday, March 27, the editors of Marlborough Patch, Framingham Patch and Natick Patch will hold our first Patch Academy, at the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce conference room from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (The Chamber is located at 1671 Worcester Rd in Suite #201.) Stop by at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, tea and pastries. The program and Q&A begins at 9 a.m. We want to show you, our readers and local business owners, how to: upload photos and videos to our Patch sites; use Places, our business directory; and introduce you to Local Voices, a section where members of the community have space for their own blogs…

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UPDATE: Mayor, Fidelity Comment on TJX Purchase in Marlborough

The TJX Corporation is reportedly paying $72 million, and will move a significant portion of their headquarters to Marlborough.

The TJX Corporation announced Wednesday that it is in the process of buying the soon-to-be-vacant Fidelity facilities in Marlborough. The owner of discount retail chains TJ Maxx and Marshalls, as well as HomeGoods, said they will transition a significant portion of their workforce to the two Puritan Drive locations sometime during the fall of 2013, according to a recent Boston Globe article. This news created significant buzz in the Metrowest area over the past day, with many excited about the prospect of one of the state's largest employers moving to Marlborough. “I am pleased to announce that the City of Marlborough and The TJX Companies, Inc. have agreed in principle to a Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") plan that would allow TJX to …

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Paul Bishop

2:57 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Yep. I worked for DEC right at the end. Both the company and Ken will be sorely missed. Digital was legendary in their support of community and employees, and TJX has a long history of benefitting the local area. As far as Fidelity goes, good riddance to the trash.   more ›

Snow Expected on Saturday

Snow will fall during most of Saturday in Marlborough and much of New England, according to the National Weather Service.

Marlborough may see 1 to 3 inches of snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area with rain and snow showers expected Friday night and steady snow on Saturday. The steady snow should taper off by 5 p.m. Saturday and then snow showers are expected Saturday night. The snowy conditions will be joined by fog and winds that may exceed 20 mph. NWS said there is a “moderate to high probability that winter weather advisories will be needed for a portion of southern New England.” The heaviest snowfall should hit southeastern Massachusetts, but NWS warned that a shift in the storm track could result in changes in the type of precipitation and amount. Follow us on Facebook …

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Boys and Girls Club Offers 'Money Matters' Program to local Preteens

Students get an education outside the classroom at the local nonprofit.

Each Wednesday, 11 preteens dive into Money Matters; an after school program offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest. The Money Matters program teaches financial responsibility and independence among Club members in grades 6 and up. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start a small business and pay for college. For more information on Money Matters and other programs offered at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest call 508-485-4912 or visit their website. 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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Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Cavaretta Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Local businessman Dean Cavaretta told supporters at the Halfway Cafe Monday night that he was going to make a run for it.

I am running for the State Senate to offer new policies that will put Education and the Economy first, in order to make MA more competitive for new JOBS. Not a failed, narrow policy agenda that has made the Great Recession and Housing Crisis worse and last longer. Experience matters, so I'll use my skills as a former teacher to support local Ed Reform.  As a former MA transportation official, I am uniquely positioned to accelerate much needed reforms with both parties to benefit our state economy.  In this race, my top issues are not my opponent’s top issues, and I am not running on his strengths I’m running on mine: I’ll work hard to represent all voters as an independent voice, and the only person capable of working with both sides …

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Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Student Takes Issue with Youngs Dems View of Scott Brown

Area student defends Sen. Scott Brown's record.

This letter is in response one we published from the Young Democrats of Metrowest. To the Editor: Remember in National Lampoon’s classic “Animal House?” The part where Dean Wormer excoriates one of the Delta House brothers offering the following advice: “Son, Fat, dumb and stupid is no way to go through life!” While Dean Wormer’s words may be a bit harsh, they do ring true to some extent. I would suggest that the voters of Massachusetts ponder those brutally honest words of advice, and perhaps put them to use with a slight update: “Cynical, biased and partisan is no way to go through life!” This is exactly the advice I would provide to The Metro West Young Democrats on their recent criticisms of Senator Scott Brown regarding his efforts on…

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Weather Service Predicts 4 to 6 Inches of Snow Saturday

NOAA predicts reasonably heavy snow throughout much of the day Saturday in Marlborough and the rest of southern New England.

The National Weather Service has issued a notice to many areas in southern New England, including the Marlborough area, advising residents of an upcoming snowstorm that could leave up to 6 inches on the ground.  Expected to begin sometime mid-Saturday morning, the storm will move in from the west and snow will accumulate quickly.  "Snow will accumulate quickly as the ground is already cold," said a release from the National Weather Service. "Untreated surfaces will become slippery quickly. Travelers are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destinations." The Massachusetts State Police recently issued a statement advising drivers to be extra cautious during bad weather.  "Be mindful that wet, icy and snow-covered roads require …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 18

The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library have an exciting event coming up that you can participate in!

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 Friends of the Marlborough Public Library recently announced “The 2012 Friends Annual Photography Show” from Monday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 12 in the Marlborough Public Library’s Bigelow Auditorium. All interested area photographers are invited to enter. Entry Forms are available at area libraries or go online to AVCC or the Friends website or for further information call 978-562 7241, 413-648-9663, email: avccphoto@comcasst.net, rajohnson736@gmail.com.  There is a $8 entry fee for one or two works. Gallery Hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from…

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