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 ›

Police Notes

Police Log: Box Truck Crash Knocks Over Telephone Pole on Longfellow

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Sunday, Jan. 1 12:38 a.m.: Caller reports large party on Davis Ave. 2:27 a.m.: Party in lobby found license plate on Main Street 3:33 a.m.: Report of loud party on Pleasant Street. Officer spoke to party-throwers, who would not open the door  2:14 p.m.: Medical call on Warren Drive 6:13 p.m.: Investigation on Cherlyn Drive 7:20 p.m.: Report of fireworks in the area, Smith Rd. 8:27 p.m.: Ambulance assist, Lyman Street 8:47 p.m.: Assist the Fire Department with an investigation, Bartlett Street 9:17 p.m.: Report of a B&E in to a motor vehicle on Avalon Drive Incidents, Monday, Jan. 2 4:14 a.m.: Officer reports hit and run damage to a stop sign on Crawford Street 10:31 a.m.: Resident injured herself, Main Street. Transported by EMS…

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 31

Let us say goodbye to 2011 together.

Our 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 New Year's Eve! Are you watching the ball drop at home, or heading out to get wild and crazy? Take our poll. If you still have no idea what to do, try one of our "five best" ideas for New Year's Eve—all options very local. 2. Did you miss our "best of the 2011 police log?" You've got it right here. 3. If you're trying to stay sober, or support someone who is, it can be one of the toughest times of the year. Alanon meets every week at the Church of the Nativity. 4. Keep in mind, there is no trash collection on Monday because of the holiday. 5. Many beautiful trees in …

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5 Great New Year's Events

Here are some fun ways to say goodbye to 2011 and welcome 2012.

1. Celtic Tavern's New Year's Eve Party has it all. There's a four-course dinner (with a special menu), a comedy show and live music. Plus, everyone gets to participate in a champagne toast. Choose from two different dinner seatings: 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. James Dorsey then entertains the crowd as the headline comic followed by guitarist, Jay Graham. Tickets are presold ($50/person, $80/couple). Call 508-366-6277 to make a reservation. Please email walshy01606@yahoo.com for more information and questions or visit the website. 2. Sea Dog Steak & Ale is offering a "prefix" menu in addition to their full menu this New Year's Eve starting at 5 p.m. The prefix menu is $37 (plus tax and tip) and includes a champagne toast and special prices on …

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