🌱 Marlborough Police Launch Body-Worn Camera Program

Hello Marlborough! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Marlborough police roll out body cameras to boost transparency
• Unforeseen issue abruptly halts closely watched Lindsay Clancy trial
• Marlborough plans mosquito spraying after West Nile virus detection

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Deborah V.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
• Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marlborough Police Launch Body-Worn Camera Program — Marlborough residents are learning how a new body-worn camera program will change local policing, as city officers begin using the devices to increase transparency and accountability in day-to-day interactions with the public. (Marlborough Patch)
   

2. 'Unforeseen Circumstance' Cuts Lindsay Clancy Triple Murder Trial Short Wednesday: Reports — Massachusetts readers following the Lindsay Clancy case saw her triple murder trial abruptly cut short Wednesday due to an unspecified unforeseen circumstance, leaving key questions about the proceedings temporarily unanswered. (Plymouth Patch)
   

3. Marlborough Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus, Spraying Scheduled — Marlborough residents are being alerted after local mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting officials to schedule targeted spraying to reduce health risks in affected neighborhoods. (Marlborough Patch)
   

4. Marlborough School Among Top 20 Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27, New Ranking Says — Marlborough's Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School has earned a No. 16 statewide and strong national ranking from U.S. News, reflecting standout test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness among Massachusetts public high schools. (Marlborough Patch)
   

5. Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (thereadingpost.com) — Marlborough kids joined peers from across Middlesex County in the sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy, spending a week learning hands-on safety skills and exploring public safety careers. The free summer program marked its 25th year with 513 young cadets participating.
   

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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
• 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
Saturday August 22
• English Conversation Circle
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  11:00 am
• "Little M" - Library Carnival
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  12:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Musical Monday: THE FINALE!
  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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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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