🌱 New Fast-Food Restaurant Opens On Route 20 In Marlborough

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In today's newsletter:

• New fast-food spot brings more choices to Route 20 diners
• Authorities search for woman after off-duty officer found dead
• See how Massachusetts public high schools stack up for 2026-27

Also on today's calendar: Open House - Ninja Obstacle Gym - USA Ninja Challenge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Fast-Food Restaurant Opens On Route 20 In Marlborough — Marlborough residents have a new fast-food option on Route 20, as a recently opened restaurant adds another convenient dining choice along the busy corridor. (Marlborough Patch)
   

2. Off-Duty Worcester Police Officer Found Dead, Woman Sought — Central Massachusetts readers are following developments after an off-duty Worcester police officer was found dead and authorities announced they are seeking a woman connected to the case. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. These Are The Best Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27: U.S. News — Massachusetts families can explore U.S. News' newly released 2026-27 rankings of the state's top public high schools, offering a statewide snapshot that helps Marlborough parents compare local options with other communities. (Across Massachusetts Patch)
   

4. Five arrested in undercover child exploitation operation in Marlborough (newportdispatch.com) — Five men were arrested in Marlborough during a federal task force sting, where local police helped apprehend suspects who allegedly arranged to meet a person they believed was a 14-year-old girl.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marlborough

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Open House - Ninja Obstacle Gym - USA Ninja Challenge →
  USA Ninja Challenge - Marlborough, MA, 19 Brigham St, Marlboro
  2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• August 2026 Auditions →
  325 Main St, Worcester
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• English Conversation Circle
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  10:00 am
• Scott Martell Magic Show
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  11:00 am
• Chocolate Exploration with Kim Larkin
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  1:00 pm
• Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club with Mr. Mike
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  5:30 pm
• Writing Workshop
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Preschool Storytime & Craft
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Castle Island Walk Aug 28, 2026 →
  Courtyard by Marriott - South Boston, 63R Boston Street, Boston MA 02125
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Castle Island Walk August 29, 2026 →
  Courtyard by Marriott - South Boston, 63R Boston Street, Boston MA 02125
  9:00 am
• The Big Free Admission Sports Card & Autograph Show →
  Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• The Area's Biggest Free Admission Pokemon & TCG Show →
  Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for some landscape/garden help.
  I have 3 small stumps I'd like to have dug out (small, not worthy of a stump grinder), 2 small rhododendrons I'd like to have moved and one new… (Nextdoor Hemenway)

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T1516) in Marlborough. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Solomon Pond - Part Time in Marlborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marlborough here.

Ok Marlborough! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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