AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Marlborough Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:19:01 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Friends of the Marlborough Public will hold their “ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY”  at the Wildwood Steak House. Friends President Ray Johnson... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/the-friends-of-the-marlborough-public-library-s-annual-holiday-party-234409 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/the-friends-of-the-marlborough-public-library-s-annual-holiday-party-234409 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library’s Music Chair Leslie Havens is pleased to announce the First Concert of The Friends “2009-10... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/holiday-concert-santa-s-sackbuts-all-trombone-concert-234412 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/holiday-concert-santa-s-sackbuts-all-trombone-concert-234412 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Enjoy some wine and cheese and mingle with Randi. Another crop of richly colored acrylic paintings brought to fruition during (and after)  her... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/post-road-art-center-presents-new-work-by-randi-isaacson-231088 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/post-road-art-center-presents-new-work-by-randi-isaacson-231088 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Every day kids and teens are abused or neglected by the people they are supposed to be able to trust the most-their parents. The need... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/every-child-deserves-a-home-226052 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/every-child-deserves-a-home-226052 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Massachusetts (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-middlesex-county-227727 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-middlesex-county-227727 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Doris Kearns Goodwin, world-renowned historian and author, will be presented  by The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library in their ... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/40th-anniversary-celebration-author-celebrity-program-225653 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/40th-anniversary-celebration-author-celebrity-program-225653 Schools and Libraries Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 MARLBOROUGH, MA---For the week of Sunday, October 25, to Saturday, October 31, the Marlborough Public Library will be open Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-25-31-2009-224267 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-25-31-2009-224267 Schools and Libraries Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Middlesex County, MA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Middlesex... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-middlesex-county-221025 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-middlesex-county-221025 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Middlesex County Massachusetts area. When there’s a crisp snap in... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-middlesex-county-221417 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-middlesex-county-221417 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 MARLBOROUGH, MA---For the week of Sunday, October 18, to Saturday, October 24, the Marlborough Public Library will be open Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-18-24-2009-219260 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-18-24-2009-219260 Schools and Libraries Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Collections by Gail Tannenbaum, handcrafted artisan jewelry designer from Southborough, Massachusetts and owner of A Clever Plum, will be showcased... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/post-road-art-center-to-host-jewelry-designer-gail-tannenbaum-at-artist-exhibition-218251 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/post-road-art-center-to-host-jewelry-designer-gail-tannenbaum-at-artist-exhibition-218251 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 MARLBOROUGH, MA---For the week of Sunday, October 4, to Saturday, October 10, the Marlborough Public Library will be open Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-11-17-2009-217479 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-11-17-2009-217479 Schools and Libraries Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Massachusetts corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Marlborough, MA – For the week of Sunday, October 4, to Saturday, October 10, the Marlborough Public Library will be open Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-4-10-2009-216223 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-october-4-10-2009-216223 Schools and Libraries Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 MARLBOROUGH, MA---For the week of Monday, September 27, to Saturday, October 3, the Marlborough Public Library will be open Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-september-27-to-october-3-2009-214428 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/activities-at-the-marlborough-public-library-september-27-to-october-3-2009-214428 Schools and Libraries Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for this introduction to Hot Cakes Enkausticos: Jonathan Schulz from the C2F Co. will be showing us how to set up a workspace to do encaustic... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/free-encaustic-paint-demonstration-and-m-graham-watercolor-demonstration-213959 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/free-encaustic-paint-demonstration-and-m-graham-watercolor-demonstration-213959 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The PostRoadArtCenter is asking artists to submit work for the Abstract Show 2009 All media accepted in any style, not to exceed 32” x 40” 3-D... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/a-call-to-artists-abstract-show-2009-214049 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/a-call-to-artists-abstract-show-2009-214049 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Post RoadArtCenter presents: The Miniature Show 2009 Meet the artists, enjoy some wine and cheese, see who won prizes and cast your vote for the... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/the-miniature-show-2009-opening-reception-211132 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/the-miniature-show-2009-opening-reception-211132 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/marlborough-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-marlborough-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/marlborough/news/marlborough-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-marlborough-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600