Election This Week; New Safety Equipment; Hospital Ratings

Candidate LETTER: ‘School System is Top Heavy with Administration’Christian Dumais is running for Ward 3 city councilor.

POLL: Will Anyone Vote in the Marlborough Election?Numbers have declined in the past decade in municipal election turnouts. Will Marlborough turn out?

POLITICS & GOVERNMENTMarlborough Gets $2.7 Million to Improve East Main StreetLt. Gov. Polito presented the grant to the city.

When Does Daylight Saving Time 2015 End in Marlborough?“Spring forward, fall back.”

Employers Post 100s Of Work-At-Home Jobs That Pay $50K Or More

Start with the Patch Jobs Board.

On the Agenda: City to Accept Nearly $9,500 Public Safety Equip.

The City Council agenda includes approval of a grant for new radios for police to communicate with Massachusetts State Police.

Search Foreclosures in Marlborough

Look for foreclosures in the Marlborough area.

‘Loud Bang’ Evacuates School, Family Heroin Business, Students Hospitalized, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a mother with her child is charged with DUI after her car bursts into flames, and the capital of Halloween prepares for a big weekend.

Lieutenant Governor Visits City of Marlborough to Award Grant

Lieut. Gov. Karyn Polito visited Marlborough to award the city a MassWorks grant on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Boycotting Black Thursday: More Retailers Decide to Close on Thanksgiving

Several retailers have already announced they will close on Thanksgiving. Do you think there should be a boycott of those that will open?

Find Rentals in Marlborough

Start with this list from Zillow.

Witch vs. Warlock, DCF Criticized, Beached Shark Saved, and More: Nearby News

Plus, check out what’s happening in the Halloween capitol of the world, nd an Arlington woman remains missing.

Trick or treating and the Horribles Parade comes to Marlborough on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Cute Kitty Clips Break the Net on National Cat Day

National Cat Day is this week. Share your photos and videos. Do you think you can top this cat voice?

What’s The Forecast for Halloween Weekend in Marlborough?A rainy week gives way to a sunny, but somewhat chilly, holiday weekend.

Walgreens Buying Rite AidMarlborough has one Rite Aid and one Walgreens.

Marlborough Hospital Gets ‘A’ in Patient Safety

Marlborough Hospital earned the top score in Leapfrog’s annual safety report for the ‘Hospital Safety Score.’

Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Invites Public to Rising Young Professionals Pool Tournament

The tournament is scheduled to take place Monday, Nov. 16.

Armed Robbery, Missing Woman, Multi-Car Wreck, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, an early morning crash backs up 95 for miles, and find out which are the best and worst hospitals in Massachusetts.

Marlborough Hospital Ranked 3 Stars By Patients

Marlborough Hospital was ranked on the latest Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare list.

Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Reintroduces Professional Development Series

The first workshop will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. with Aaron Schine, Venly social media consultant.

Home on Garfield Went for $186,000, and Other Marlborough Home Sales

Take a look at what sold, and for how much, recently in Marlborough.

Assabet Valley Celebrates $62.4 Million Renovation Project

Assabet Valley readies for another 40 years with the ceremony commemorating its renovation project.

Teen Dies in Wreck, Peeing Man Takes a Plunge, State’s Top Hospitals, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch a priest and a cop jam to “Bad Boys” on a ride-along, and learn what you need to know before adding bacon to that burger.

Dozens of Companies Attending Marlborough Job Fair

The city and the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation host the Marlborough Works! job fair.

Man Arrested for Break-In, Causing Fear; Vandalism; Fraud: Marlborough Police

The following are excerpts from the Marlborough police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.