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🌱 Longtime Marlborough Business Owner Named 2026 Labor Day Grand Marshal

Coming up on the Marlborough Patch calendar: Little Miss and The Boom on the Sanctuary Main Stage

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Hey there, Marlborough! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Longtime Marlborough shop owner to lead 2026 Labor Day festivities
  • Find out if your Marlborough street is scheduled for mosquito spraying
  • New seafood spot to replace a longtime Massachusetts oyster bar

Also on today's calendar: Little Miss and The Boom on the Sanctuary Main Stage and 10 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Longtime Marlborough Business Owner Named 2026 Labor Day Grand Marshal — Marlborough residents will see a familiar face leading this year's 2026 Labor Day celebration, as a longtime local business owner has been chosen grand marshal, highlighting the city's appreciation for its small business community. (Marlborough Patch)
   

2. Mosquito Spraying Scheduled In Marlborough: See Where — Marlborough neighbors are being alerted to upcoming mosquito control spraying in specific areas of the city, giving residents time to prepare and stay informed about local public health efforts. (Marlborough Patch)
   

3. New Seafood Eatery To Debut In Longtime MA Oyster Bar Space — Seafood fans across Massachusetts can look forward to a new restaurant opening in a longtime oyster bar location, bringing a refreshed dining option to the region even though no specific Marlborough connection is mentioned. (Boston Patch)
   

4. Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Tim Shea Advance In Middlesex, Worcester Senate Race — Marlborough voters will again help decide the Middlesex and Worcester Senate seat as incumbent Jamie Eldridge and challenger Tim Shea advance to a November matchup, with Eldridge highlighting funding for Marlborough facilities among his local priorities. (Marlborough Patch)
   

5. Marlborough Fire Calls Continue To Rise In August — Marlborough firefighters handled 849 emergency calls in August, a sharp year-over-year increase that's fueling renewed concerns about staffing and the need for a future Westside fire station. Residents may notice growing strain on local emergency services as calls keep rising. (Marlborough Patch)
   

📸 Around Marlborough

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for licensed and insured electrician to move 2 light switches before September 11th when new TV is being installed.
    Switches need to be moved to the right, about 1 foot distance. The blue tape shows where the TV will be going, light switches will be covered by the… (Nextdoor Marlborough)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Marlborough. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Marlborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marlborough here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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