Marlborough's Mid-Week Review: Meet the City Cobbler; Health Aide Charged With Stealing; Water Ban Lifted;

State Officials: Be Prepared for Hurricane JoaquinTropical Storm Joaquin has been upgraded to a hurricane. Officials are encouraging Massachusetts residents to be prepared.

City Lifting Mandatory Water RestrictionThe water restriction will be lifted this week.

Search Rentals in MarlboroughLooking to rent in the Marlborough area? Start with this list from Zillow.

Health Aide Charged With Stealing from Disabled WomanA Marlborough woman faces charges for allegedly stealing money from the woman for which she cared.

West Nile Death, Bomb Squad Evacuates High School, Fatal Wreck, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch the heartwarming video of a wheelchair-bound boy scoring a touchdown that made ESPN’s Sportscenter.

Marlborough Residents Invited to Heritage Festival at Cushing’s Amusements Carnival

The Marlborough Heritage Festival takes place Sunday, Oct. 4 from 6-10 p.m.L

Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Teachers

Educators in the commonwealth make the 5th highest average salaries in the country, and generally work in quality schools, a study shows.

Special Olympics Massachusetts

We had an fun-filled morning with Special Olympics professionals from across the continent. Special Olympics North America is hosting their Young Athletes training and conference, complete with a...

Tragic, Fiery Wreck, Attempted Carjacking, Wild, Allegedly Drunken Ride: MA Patch Today

Plus, the Halloween Capital of the world kicks off the witching season, and a Mass. man dies in the Maine surf.

City Plans Seasonal Flu Clinic

Need your flu shot? Marlborough’s planning a clinic.

Fixing Purses to Boot: Arthur and Sons Shoe Repair

A Russian immigrant keeps the dying art of shoe repair alive in Marlborough.

Marlborough Campaign Finance Reports Released

The city released finance reports on Monday.

These Houses Sold in Marlborough

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

Governor Announces Series of DCF Reforms

On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to “keep kids safe.”

New VP of Behavioral Health Services Named to Advocates

A woman with Marlborough roots has been named VP at Advocates in Framingham.

Accused Killer Speaks, Funeral Director Stashes Bodies, Missing Man, Woman Found Dead, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, watch the wicked funny video of a man freaking out over a sunfish, and a rare whale washes up in Massachusetts.

The Most Expensive Home on the Market in Marlborough Selling for Nearly $900,000

And it’s got a gorgeous view of Wachusett Mountain.

2 With Head Trauma After Rollover in Marlborough

Two young patients were sent to the hospital following a crash in Marlborough, and others sustained serious injuries.

OMGPD: Wild Police Chase, Drunk Driver Just Won’t Learn His Lesson, and More

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

New Director of Lifelong Learning Settling in at UCMH

Roberta Altamari is bringing bringing creativity and innovation to the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson.