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This weekly column captures, in pictures, events, themes and otherwise interesting "frames" in town.Mike Halloran, Quarterback of the Algonquin Tomahawks, led his team to vicotry Thursday, defeating Westborough in their annual Thanksgiving day rivalry game. The final score was 17-16.
Donning mullets, shoulder pads and the full spectrum of fluorescent hues, Northborough residents dressed in 80s fashion styles Saturday night to raise funds for the town's Recreation Department. More than 200 attendees of the prom held at Acacia Functions in Westborough donated $30 each to help send children of families in need to camp this summer.
Ellsworth McAfee Park is a popular spot for exercising with your canine buddies.
Big Truck Day was held at Algonquin Regional High School last Saturday. Kids got to climb over and through many of the working trucks used by the town's DPW.
Algonquin Regional High School held graduation ceremonies on Sunday. The graduates are:Jeremy Edmund Adams, Elaina Marie Aiosa, Nicole Theresa Alberghini, Zachary Hensley Allor, Tyler Guinan Andrus, Richard Peter Arnold, *Meghan Louise Aubrey, Michael Anthony Babine, Jonathan Patrick Bache, Danielle Alexandra Barney, Nicole Margaret Barr, Rebekkah Joan Barrett, Rachel Elizabeth Barth, ** *Juliana Rose Batista, *Nathaniel Bernard Bautz, Timothy Kristofer Benson, Alex Joseph Jon Berger, Abigail Elizabeth Biron, Holly Rose Bisset, Christopher Harold Blanchard, **Erica Renee Blanchard, Nicole …
Northborough observed Memorial Day with a parade and solemn observances at three town monuments.
O'Driscoll's Fresh Butchery, a mainstay at Tymes Square Plaza for 18 years, ran out of its celebrated, fresh Italian sausage early last Friday afternoon. If you hadn't stocked up before then, you are truly out of luck. The store went out of business a few hours later. Owner Mike O'Driscoll cited an over-saturated market as the cause of the closure. They will be missed.
The Eighth Annual Chocolate Spectacular was held last weekend at Whitney Place. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Senior Center of Northborough.
Last week, Northborough Patch hung out at Diamond in the Ruff, a doggie daycare and grooming salon in town. We met a couple of packs of dogs; the "big dogs" were in one room, the "little dogs" in the other. Near the end of the day, these fluffies were waiting for their guardians to pick them up. Also celebrating Valentine's Day (week), each dog's cubbie was filled with a Valentine from their daycare BFF. We spoke to some of the folks picking up their best friends to find out what makes their dog their Valentine. Share your story here. Why is your pet your Valentine? Is he or she adopted? Does…
Information courtesy of Donna Finnegan This past Sunday the Algonquin Youth Wrestling team participated in the Central Youth Sectionals. In an excellent showing, many fifth graders wrestled in the Novice Division for their first time. Nikita Terwedo, Will Black and Jonathan Nozaki wrestled some great matches in the Middle School Division. Also in the Middle School Division, Jake Agnew placed sixth in his weight category. The following Middle Schoolers all placed fourth in their respective weight, categories therefore qualifying them to participate in the State Tournament: Cam Marcoulier, …
The Dawn Rand Dance Company presented a program called "Dancing with OUR Stars" at Algonquin Regional High School last Saturday evening.
The Algonquin Girls' Varsity Gymnastic team defeated guest Hudson on Wednesday. The Lady Tomahawks are now 6-0 for the season.
Jeff Loughlin, otherwise known at JLo, picks his pics here, choosing the best of his shots throughout 2011.
The Annual Holiday Festival Concert was held last Thursday, Dec. 22, at Algonquin Regional High School. The students performed well known holiday staples, such as "Frosty the Snowman" and "Sleigh Ride," as well as African, Latvian and Hawaiian Christmas music. Students, past and present, jammed the stage for a finale of "White Christmas."
The Algonquin wrestling team placed eighth on Saturday at the Early Bird Tournament in Marlborough, compiling 84 and a half points. Four placed in their respective weight classes. Sophomore Joe Cozzolino, at 120 pounds, placed fourth. Senior Zach Marcoulier placed third at 130 pounds. Sophomore Alex Mazzola, at 170 pounds, placed third. And Officer placed fourth at 285 pounds.
Patch the Reindeer had never been to Northborough before. And he'd never ridden a trolley. Not one to be fearful, folks were more than helpful with Patch, helping him find his way around. He made a lot of friends along the way. Check out the Patch Reindeer photo gallery. Have shots you want to add to our Holiday Trolley gallery? Please do!
CocoBeni Confections, a gourmet bakery, opened on November 1st in the Northborough Plaza. Owner Mary Beth Benison say's that she loves the idea of making something that people really enjoy, taking pleasure from what she has created. The store specializes in gourmet cupcakes, cookies and cakes "made to order." She's especially proud of her Double Chocolate cookies, made with a "special French cocoa powder." Our Northborough Patch photographer claims that their Mudpie cupakes are, without question, the best that he has ever eaten. CocoBeni Confections is located at 247A West Main Street in the…
Northborough has a giving spirit, and very little can sway that. Throughout the town, volunteer and fundraiser efforts are occuring for the holiday season—the American Legion's troop collection, the Exchange's coat drive and the Scouts food drive for the Northborough Food Pantry, to name a few. One of the biggest ones of the season is coordinated by Helping Hands of Northborough, a volunteer organization. The economy may be affecting people's own food supply on Thanksgiving, but it is clearly not affecting their willingness to give. Helping Hands took in and sorted bags and boxes of food on …
When the freshman football team from Algonquin Regional High School arrived in Westborough on Saturday, the players were prepared to take on the Westborough High School freshman team. About halfway through the 10 a.m. game, a little problem was discovered. The team was playing the Westborough High School junior varsity players, not the freshmen. Whoops! The compromise was to have the two junior varsity teams play a game and then have the two freshmen teams pair up to play a half game. Westborough Patch photojournalist Sue Wambolt captured the mix-up in photos. Have photos from the games? …
Daughtry played a short set and met for photos with some lucky WXLO fans on Monday night at JJ's Sports Bar. Northborough Patch was there, and has also received a number of photos and videos from the show. Keep 'em coming! Please add your shots and videos to this story. Sharing is good.
