OMG PD

Oh My: Patient Makes Fashion Statement; Fox Acts 'Out of Character'

We report the odd police-related news from the region.

Mario Kart? A man called Hopkinton Police this week to report that another driver threw trash out of his car window. The caller said he honked his horn, and in return, was given the finger. An officer spoke with the alleged litterbug, who said he had just tossed a banana peel. Unlike the video game Mario Kart, this did not result in any nearby cars spiraling out of control. It's free and comfortable; why wouldn't you wear it? A woman called Milford police to report her daughter was discharged from the hospital, but had gone to a relative's workplace still wearing the hospital gown. She reported her daughter might still be walking around Main Street with the johnny. I know this fox, and he never acts this way. A Northborough resident …

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POLL: Should the State Ban School Bake Sales?

State health officials want to put restrictions on school bake sales to discourage unhealthy eating habits, but will this hurt fundraising efforts?

  Massachusetts state health officials recently recently approved regulations that would prevent bake sales from being held during school and in the 30 minutes before and after school to discourage unhealthy eating habits. Gov. Deval Patrick has backed down on the regulations after criticism from parents and organizations that say putting restrictions on bake sales would negatively impact fundraising efforts for the schools and nonprofit groups, according to USA Today. Legislation passed in 2010 will still require schools serve healthy snack options in the cafeterias and limit sugary foods. In today's poll question, we're asking: Do you think Gov. Deval Patrick should enforce the bake sale ban to help encourage Massachusetts youth to have …

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Tara Spiegelman

8:50 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Ironically the most popular "Bake Sales" in Milford are the ones the political candidates have to raise money for their campaigns.   more ›

Cooking with Sheila

Easy and Elegant Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is a delicious, easy to make at home dish. A little chicken, a few mushrooms, some wine...piece of cake.

"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."  ~Luciano Pavarotti One of my favorite Italian dishes is Chicken Marsala. For some reason though, nine out of ten times I end up ordering something else when I go out. The same scene plays out every time; I whittle my choices down to the Marsala and one other dish and that other dish always wins out. Because of this, I tend to make Chicken Marsala quite a bit at home. Don't let the fancy pants name deter you from trying your hand at it...the dish is quick enough to whip up on a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. It is also easy to change up. Add some cream to the sauce or throw …

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OMG PD

Oh My: Man Overshares About Lottery Winnings; Coffee Bandit Incarcerated

We share the odd, surprising and silly police news from the region.

This week's round-up of odd police news includes a mysterious creature, a coffee theft and a man who was beaten over a $5 scratch ticket. Even for $500, this assault wouldn't have been worth it. I encourage you to read this full story to follow the complicated series of events that led to a Framingham man being beaten over a $5 winning scratch ticket. In short: a man excitedly shares with some folks in the neighborhood the good news that he has won $500 from a scratch ticket. Man goes to redeem scratch ticket; man learns he won not $500, but $5. Man returns home, is attacked by the people he told he had won; they were looking to take his money.  Ashland drivers bring silliness to Hopkinton. Hopkinton police received a call from neighboring…

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Cooking with Sheila

Sausage, Tomato and Cream Sauce...Oh My!

Give this creamy tomato sauce a whirl on your next pasta night.

"Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." ~Sophia Loren I was tired of the same spaghetti and meatballs dinner last week so I searched around for a new pasta recipe to try. I wanted it to be pretty basic and easy to make and still be based around tomatoes. After weeding through dozens of pasta salad recipes and about a million spaghetti and meatballs recipes, I came across one that sounded pretty darn interesting. It called for a bit of spice, a bit of sweetness and a bunch of cream. I was sold. I've never met a cream sauce I didn't like. We were pretty happy with the outcome and it'll now get thrown into the dinner rotation. If you prefer a spicier sauce use hot sausages and more red pepper flakes. Or you can leave the hot flakes out …

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OMG PD

Oh My: Torso Delivered to BJ's; Man Should Have Worn a Belt

Our "oh my gosh" police news round-up includes the bizarre, the outrageous, the silly, and the disgusting.

BJ's only sells torsos in bulk. I stole that headline from Westborough Patch blogger Jon McGrath, who commented on a story we had about a woman's torso being mistakenly mailed to BJ's instead of a lab in Florida. "The first clue," McGrath commented, "would have been knowing that BJ's only carries torsos in 12-packs." Officials correctly labeled the package and it was sent on its way. Reason 187 why belts are a good idea.. ..because if you don't wear one, you might have someone call the police on you for indecent exposure. Shrewsbury police got a call last week regarding a man whose back side was exposed. Officers responded and learned the man was simply wearing loose pants. He said he would put on a belt. No commentary is needed.. ...To …

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Cooking: Rockin' BB Egg Rolls

Looking for an interesting appetizer to bring to a party? Look no further! Try making these easy delicious egg rolls.

“It may be the way the cookie crumbles on Madison Avenue, but in Hong Kong it's the way the egg rolls.” ~Robert Orben Every couple of months a group of girls known as "The BBs" get together to eat, laugh and catch up. I am lucky enough to be a part of this little crew and though I love to get together I always find myself a bit stressed as to what to bring. I consider myself to be a decent cook but for some reason I always bring food to the BB conventions that is pretty lame. To the first gathering I brought a brie-phyllo dough debacle. It turned out sort of Hot Pocket-esque (meaning it was hot on the outside and freezing in the middle). Ugh. To the second gathering I brought a dip that was just plain boring. For the rest of our get …

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Last Chance

Last Chance: The Taxman Cometh

Tomorrow is your last day to file taxes on time.

  We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed out on? How about deadlines that creep up on you, whether it's a tax bill or registration? That's where we come in. Have a deadline or an event that you'd like to share? It's easy to upload them straight to our events and announcements pages. This week we highlight the deadline to file your taxes, which is tomorrow. This means a postmark of April 17, 2012—either electronic or from the post office.

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OMG PD

Oh My: Poor Common Sense Shown in Foot Snafu, Knife-Wielding

We compile the odd, unusual, and 'oh, my gosh' police reports from around the region.

This week's selection of odd or quirky police news includes a tidbit about a woman running over an officer's foot, a man chastised for showing poor common sense when he waved a knife in a pharmacy, and vandals who used scooters as getaway vehicles. She has the Police Department on speed dial. One Milford woman called police about a dozen times this week, both from her apartment and the mental hospital in which authorities requested she be placed. One call highlighted in dispatcher notes involved her reporting two seemingly unrelated facts: 1) she was getting evicted and 2) she had to go get her tooth extracted. Warning, bad political joke ahead: A Holliston resident reported this week that $20 in change was taken from his car overnight, as…

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David Nolta

9:48 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

You see--that's what I really like about The Patch, and especially the Comments area: in the midst of more or less engaging, or irritating, or frivolous or deeply-felt conversations (and I know that I myself am capable--and guilty--of being all those things, too), Danielle or Mary or Susan will come along and illustrate calmly the beautiful possibility of explaining oneself clearly. So this will …   more ›

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 12

Advisory Search Committee met yesterday to further the search for a new school superintendent.

Each morning, Wellesley Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. 1. The Advisory Search Committee met in executive session yesterday to discuss the next superintendent of schools. 2. At a Monday Board of Selectmen meeting, Ellen Gibbs, on both the board and search committee, said the names of the three finalists for the superintendent job will be announced Friday at a public meeting at 9 a.m. 3. On Tuesday, the School Committee voted unanimously to not renew Chartwells' contract. 4. The Boston Marathon is Monday. Many restaurants and shops are open during the marathon. 5. Have you been by the Wellesley Hills Branch Library? The chimney…

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