Thursday, April 18, 2013
As the picket-happy church threatens to come to Boston, we thought it's worth clarifying that it has absolutely nothing to do with Westborough.
Editor's Note: This story originally ran in February 2012, when the Westboro Baptist Church was planning to picket Whitney Houston's funeral. We are republishing, lest someone reading about the church's threat to picket at Marathon bombing victims' funerals be confused about where the church is located. Whatever your politics or religious beliefs, chances are you have heard of the Westboro Baptist Church. One reader had asked Westborough Patch last year about this church, which she presumed to be in Westborough, MA. However, to be clear, the Westboro Baptist Church is located in the western suburbs of Topeka, KS. In our poll question today, we want to know how you feel about Westborough, MA sharing a name with the Westboro Baptist Church…
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Whitney Houston, one of the greatest singers of all-time, died one year ago yesterday. Who is your favorite celebrity with local ties?
Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the death of recording artist Whitney Houston. The six-time Grammy Award winner, known for such hit songs as I Have Nothing, So Emotional and I Will Always Love You, not to mention her performance of The Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 that has become so iconic that it is the only version of our National Anthem that has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The town of Natick has also had its fair share of famous people, both historically and more recent. Some of the names of well-known people who have ties to Natick include: There are a number of other people who have achieved "celebrity" status with Natick ties as well. This is just a partial …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Do you agree with the governor's decision or was it too drastic?
All non-emergency drivers were ordered off the roads on Friday when Gov. Deval Patrick issued an executive order banning travel during the blizzard. (Editor's note: The ban is lifted statewide as of 4 p.m. Saturday.) Patrick's executive order is being praised by some and bashed by others, reported The Boston Globe. While former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was in charge of the commonwealth during the Blizzard of ’78, praised the governor’s move, others called the order “tyrannical” and say the strict ban and hefty fines were too much, according to The Globe. Those caught violating the ban would face up to a year in jail and a $500 fine. What do you think? Do you agree with the governor’s decision or do you think the travel ban …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Super Bowl ads cost as much as $3.8 million this year. Which were the best Super Bowl commercials of 2013? Which were your favorites? Watch some of them right here on Patch.
Over 100 million people watched Super Bowl 47 on Sunday, and most of those people excitedly watched the commercials. According to Ad Age, CBS essentially sold out its ad inventory for Super Bowl XLVII at prices averaging between $3.7 million and $3.8 million. More from Ad Age: The usual coterie of big sponsors is more or less on board again -- hello, Pepsi! hello Bud Light! -- accompanied by opportunistic, smaller brands that want to make a big splash, such as Century 21 and GoDaddy.com, both of which are also returning to the game. In addition to Ms. Patrick and Mr. Fogle, celebrities and pseudo-celebs on the ad roster will include Willem Dafoe, Amy Poehler, Bar Refaeli, Tracy Morgan, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Psy, Kate Upton, Usher and …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Our strange police news round-up this week includes a 911 caller who made an inappropriate request.
I'm guessing I know where this woman falls in the "women serving in combat" debate... A woman called Milford police to report her car would not start outside of Kohl's. A dispatcher told her several times that she needed to call a tow truck. A female officer responded, and reported back that the caller requested a male officer. The woman was advised that 911 is for emergencies only, and provided her with a business number for police. They may have gotten away with it, if not for the suspicious behavior... Workers at the Shaws Supermarket in Shrewsbury called police after seeing two women "acting suspiciously near the coin return machine." Officers found the women were drunk, and trying to cash out coins they'd allegedly stolen from an …
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Also in unusual police news this week, a house was egged thrice and a failed attempt to use a Dumpster caused problems.
Who doesn't talk to their cat? A Milford man reported his neighbors, a man and a woman, were yelling in an apartment near him. Police reported back that the woman said she talks loudly sometimes, and she said she was talking to her cat. Elusive eggers. Yet-to-be-identified suspects egged a house not once, not twice, but three times in one night in Shrewsbury. The egg-throwers evaded police. Customer flips out over Dumpster I'm not sure why someone would think it'd be cool to use a business' Dumpster to discard their trash, but apparently, a visitor to a gas station in Holliston took great exception to being denied such access. An employee at the station called police to report that when a customer was not allowed to use the Dumpster, he/…
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A local dog owner expresses her gratitude to the people who found and returned her lost dog.
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The following was written and submitted by Natick resident Lisa Doiron: As a Natick resident I am EXTRA proud to be from Natick today!!! On Monday, MLK Jr. Day, I was home with my young son and dog. We let our dog out around noon that day and for whatever reason our gate wasn't latched and Buster escaped through the gate. He's a timid chocolate lab and is afraid of his shadow!!! But yet he went out on a wild adventure!!! Two lovely ladies found him along rt 27-looking scared!!! They called me because of his tags/collar. Buster was returned to me and my 4 1/2 year old. Both of us were hysterical at the idea our dog was lost!!! Words can't express how grateful and thankful we are that they were kind enough to find Buster and return him to us…
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Also in unusual or quirky police news this week, we took note of a driver who had no hope of avoiding arrest, a mother and son duo and a case meant for ghostbusters.
Isn't one of the lessons in Crime 101 to leave no trace? Milford Police had their job made easier this week when a hit-and-run suspect left a trail. A caller said a vehicle struck his car and took off: police were able to follow a trail of antifreeze to the suspect's vehicle. But, even if they hadn't found the antifreeze, the suspect had given them another clue: her license plate. One of the quickest ways to get yourself arrested... ...is to attempt to run down a cop. A driver pulled over for erratic operation in Shrewsbury became even more erratic when she drove away from the stop, making contact with (but thankfully, not injuring) the officer. The woman was arrested later the same day when police spotted her vehicle and deployed stop …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
A University of Cincinnati student recently won a restraining order against her parents after they tracked her every move.
Heading off to college is a chance for not only students to grow, but for their parents to adapt to life changes as well. But in some cases, the parents may not have such an easy time letting go. So has been the case with one college student that made national news recently. A 21-year-old music student at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music recently convinced a judge to grant her a restraining order against her parents, according to The Huffington Post. The student, Aubrey Ireland, reportedly told the court that even though she had made the dean's list, her parents would still drive 600 miles from Kansas to Ohio, making unannounced visits to her school, accusing her of drug use, promiscuity and mental illness…
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Three years after a Kansas man donated his sperm, the state wants him to pay child support.
A mechanic who answered a Craigslist ad to donate his sperm to a lesbian couple is now being pursued by the State of Kansas for child support, reports the Kansas City Star. In 2009, Angela Bauer and Jennifer Schreiner entered into an agreement with the donor, William Marotta to provide his sperm. They signed a contract that outlined he would be free from any financial responsibility as well as parental privileges, according to the newspaper. The legal contract stated Marotta was not responsible “for any child support payments demanded of him by any other person or entity, public or private, including any district attorney’s office or other state or county agency, regardless of the circumstances or said demand.” Although the women offered $…
Francis P. Ardito,Sr
2:23 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013
I'm tired of the Minister of that Kansas church. He is comparable to the Muslims that preach Sharia law. He and the congregation should be ashamed of themselves. more ›