Target Thieves Thwarted Just Before Christmas
MARLBOROUGH- Two thieves nearly made away with over $800 worth of merchandise from Target just before Christmas, but quick actions from both loss prevention at the store and Marlborough Police Department left them empty handed and behind bars. Shortly before 10PM on Monday evening, 30 year old Valerie Aris Vasquez-Velez of Hudson attempted to steal $823.09 worth of merchandise from the Target on Donald Lynch Blvd. After being approached by loss prevention, Vasquez-Velez took
Last-Minute Christmas Shopping
MARLBOROUGH- If you wait to finish your Christmas shopping until the last minute, you're not alone. A study done by the National Retail Federation shows that six percent of shoppers wait until Christmas Eve to buy their last gifts. Here are a few places you can finish your holiday shopping! Christmas Eve Hours: Target: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Macy's: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. J.C. Penney: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Marshalls: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Walgreens: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. Stop and Shop: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ha
Parker White and her snowy owl artwork
One talented and lucky art student at Kane elementary school currently has her snowy owl artwork displayed on an electrical box around the city of Marlborough. Parker White, got her influence from the popular book series Harry Potter. Her art teacher Ms. Douglas, was very excited that her students artwork was chosen to be displayed. Ms. Douglas was teaching the students all about how to properly texture their artwork using various art supplies. She was also apart of the artwo
U-Mass Marlborough Hospital Offers Holiday Meals To Staff, Patients & Visitors
MARLBOROUGH-Doctors, nurses and visitors lined up for a festive feast at UMass Memorial Hospital in Marlborough on Tuesday morning in the cafeteria. Yet this time, when they got to the front of the line, they learned there was no charge for anything on their plate. Vice President of Development, Marketing & Communications at UMass Memorial Ellen Carlucci says it's all just their way to say thank you to those who work hard every day to help save lives and offer up a warm plate
Evening of Giving to Benefit Roland's House Celebrates 30th Anniversary
MARLBOROUGH- Back in 1989 when the first annual Evening of Giving to benefit the local Marlborough shelter now known as Roland's House took place, organizers Roland Simoneau & his wife Joan likely did not predict that 30 years later not only would the annual benefit still be going strong, but the holiday spirit stronger than ever. Yet the couple had witnessed a need in their community for upgrades to the shelter, formerly located in the Walker Building basement, which today n
Disney Issues Epilepsy Warning For Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Next weekend thousands of people will be heading to the movies as the last Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker, hits the silver screen but not everyone will get to easily enjoy the end of a saga that has lasted over 40 years. Walt Disney Studios issued a statement with the Epilepsy Foundation warning viewers that the film contains "several sequences with imagery and sustained flashing lights" that could affect those with photosensitive epilepsy. According to the Epilepsy Fo
Honoring deceased war Veteran Robert Eames
On December 7th, 2019 the City of Marlborough held a special re-interring ceremony for deceased war veteran, and former Marlborough resident --Robert Eames (1738-1821) at Wilson Cemetery. Eames had ten children while living in the city. He fought in the Revolutionary War as well as both the French and Indian Wars. Mayor Arthur Vigeant along with the Marlborough Historical Society are working diligently to keep history alive and revitalized. They see the importance of bringing
HOLIDAY CHEER WITH THE BOYS&GIRLS CLUB
Ready to get into the holiday spirit!? The Boys&Girls Club of Hudson Massachuetts knows just how to do that! Last weekend, the Boys&Girls Club of the MetroWest hosted their annual Festival of Trees and Holiday craft fair. The free event was open to the public and a great place to do some holiday shopping, enjoy time with family, and help raise money for the local club. This event sees about 1,000 attendees from the community! The kids loved the holiday decorations and trees.
Hudson School Placed On Lockdown, Police Searching For Suspect In Shooting
HUDSON-Students at the Camela A. Farley Elementary School in Hudson were placed on lockdown experiencing what authorities call a controlled dismissal shortly after 2:00 PM this afternoon after a woman was shot just steps away on Howe Street in Hudson. Standing by as police officers with large guns close off the street local resident Nick Desmond lives on, Desmond described his shock as local police K-9, ambulances and investigators began to rush in. When asked if he'd ever fe
Marlborough High School EMT Program
MARLBOROUGH- Marlborough High School partnered with Patriot Ambulance to offer an EMT training course to seniors. MHS is one of the only public schools in Massachusetts to offer a program like this. Over the course of the school year, students learn dispatching skills and emergency medical dispatching, including a full program on EMT training. Once students complete training and pass the NREMT Exam, they will be EMT certified and job ready. Programs like these helps solve the
