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Friday, September 14, 2012

Best of the Craigslist: A 'Thick and Heavy Snake' Needs a Home, and Someone May Like You

Also, do you know how to repair a Coke machine, and did you need an oak tree?

For anyone who peruses Craigslist, you know the fun that can be had there. You can find a job (some of them legit), purchase that lawnmower with a skull on it that you've been looking for, and try to figure out if it's you that girl is talking about in "missed connections." For your convenience, and pleasure, we've cultivated what we deem to be this week's more interesting, amusing, and helpful posts on our local Craigslist. Do you wear glasses, like Keno and drink Bud Light Lime? Well, someone likes you (wink wink). In Marlborough somewhere, in some bar, sat a person with glasses playing Keno. Joy Asia writes, "We spoke a few times and I thought you were really handsome would luv to have a drink or two with you, how was that bud light …

Monday, July 23, 2012

Time to Vote! Readers Vote 2012

Click on the categories below and vote for your favorites.

There is a lot to celebrate about our town: great family-friendly activities and great local businesses. But who do you think is the best?  Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in each one of the categories below. (Click on the links under each category and vote in the poll attached to each article. Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. Automotive Best Auto Mechanic  Best Car Wash Food & Drink Best Burger Best Sushi Best Pub Best Bagel Best Chinese Take-Out Best Frozen Treat Best Steak Best Hot Dog Health & Beauty Best Nail Salon Home Best Landscaper Kids/Family Best Preschool Best Place to Volunteer …

Best Of Northborough

Vote for the Best Auto Mechanic

You can't just trust anyone. Where do you bring your car?

Nobody brings his or her car to "just anyone." When you've got to get your wheels repaired, where do you go? Tell us who the best mechanic is around. Based on nominations we received, vote in our poll for the car mechanic. Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

susan Carroll

1:08 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012

I don't see European Car Service on the list.   more ›

Monday, June 18, 2012

Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Pub

Nominate your go-to pub in Northborough; it may be voted a Readers' Choice.

What's the best pub in Northborough? Nominate your favorite places in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.

Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Bagel Shop

Nominate your go-to place for bagels in Northborough; it may be voted a Readers' Choice later this summer.

Where's the best place to grab a bagel in Northborough? Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Patch will officially add your nominees to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.

Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Bakery

Nominate your go-to place for baked goods in Northborough; it may be voted a Readers' Choice.

How sweet are you on sweets? If you feel strongly about a bakery in Northborough, nominate it in the comments below. Once you do, we'll officially add it to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, it may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.

Nominate Your Favorite Grocery Store

Tell us in the comments which grocery store in Northborough you think is the best, so we can put it to a vote.

What is the best grocery store in Northborough? Nominate your favorite spot by adding it in the comments below. We'll accept nominations through July 9. After that, we'll create a poll based on your nominations, and start the voting. Make sure to get in your favorites now!

Sandro Paz

5:34 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

Lowes! Their swordfish comes in fresh daily, is hand cut and at $12.99/lb is $4/lb cheaper then Wegman's. Not to mention the chili, meats, scallops and the nice folks   more ›

Nominate the Best Place for Antiques and Collectibles

Where's the best place to buy antiques and collectibles in Northborough? Tell us, and your favorite could become a Readers' Choice.

Where do you go in the Northborough area when in search of antiques and collectibles? Tell us your favorite store in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.

Nominate the Best Bank

Patch wants to know what your favorite bank in Northborough is. Tell us so we can put it to a vote for a Readers' Choice award.

What's the best bank in Northborough? Tell us by adding the bank's name to the comment section. We'll accept nominations through July 9. Then, we'll put the nominees in a poll so readers can vote. 

Nominate the Restaurant or Bar with the Friendliest Staff

Who's got the friendliest people on staff?

You don't necessarily need to go where everybody knows your name, but you do like to be treated kindly. What restaurant or bar has the most welcoming, friendly staff in town? We'll accept nominations through July 9. After that, we'll create a poll based on your nominations, and start the voting. Make sure to get in your favorites now, to ensure they have a shot at becoming a Marlborough Readers' Choice.

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