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One person is dead after a five-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County Monday morning that led to some lane closures Maryland State Police responded for the report of the crash in the area of southbound U.S Route 301 at Village Drive in Upper Marlboro One person in a Lexus was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead Another person in a pickup truck was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries Preliminary investigation showed that the driver of the Lexus was heading toward the intersection and was struck by the pickup truck The crash led to three other vehicles crashing No other people were taken to the hospital for injuries Below is a map of where the crash took place: WTOP’s Abigail Constantino contributed to this report Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Tadi Abedje is a freelance digital writer/editor for WTOP 1 passion since he was a kid and he is blessed to be around people telling their stories and sharing them with the world BOSTON – Boston-based real estate investment firm The Broadway Company has purchased Marlboro Village a fully occupied 102-pad manufactured housing community in Marlboro Marlboro Village is located on a 12.8-acre site at 181 Boston Post Rd. Principal and Chief Operating Officer of The Broadway Company “The goal of our manufactured-housing initiative is to create and preserve quality affordable housing Through sustainable management practices and acquiring in key markets The acquisition will be managed by Moon Street The Broadway Company’s brand specializing in single-family rental and manufactured housing The seller was a family that has owned the property since its inception in 1955 Management of the property will employ The Broadway Company’s institutional-quality systems bringing technology-forward reporting and analytics while maintaining high quality service for tenants In addition to the 102 homes at Marlboro Village The Broadway Company is committed to improving landscaping and signage Marlboro Village is conveniently located near I-495 Some 22 million people live in manufactured housing in the United States At Marlboro Village residents own their homes and pay rent on the pads Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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(7News) — An Annapolis man is dead after a D.C Police officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Upper Marlboro Route 301 (Crain Highway) at Village Drive around 5 p.m Officials said the driver of one of the involved vehicles fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction Route 301 and Trade Zone Avenue for the report of a shooting A preliminary investigation revealed that an off-duty Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lieutenant identified as Daren Jones was in the area in a marked patrol car when he saw a pedestrian in the roadway The pedestrian was identified as Ian Tilton Jones called for assistance and a Prince George’s County Police officer responded to the scene Tilton then took out a knife and lunged at the Prince George’s County officer The officer attempted to deploy his stun gun A trooper from the Maryland State Police Aviation Command arrived on the scene and immediately began helping Prince George’s County EMS personnel with rendering aid Tilton was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead Investigators said they believe the two incidents are connected Maryland State Police is leading the investigation officials said all northbound lanes of U.S Route 301 between Queen Anne Road and Trade Zone Avenue are closed Prudence Spaulding checks in a voter at New Marlborough's annual town meeting New Marlborough voters approved all warrant articles but adjusted a few through amendments at annual town meeting Monday Total spending of $6,767,514 — for operating budget capital items and school assessment — represents a 4.5 percent increase NEW MARLBOROUGH — Guests visiting local inns and short-term rentals will pay a little more as of next year under new taxes and regulations passed at annual town meeting on Monday night Voters took little at face value on the 41-article warrant They peppered the meeting with questions and offered tweaks from the floor keeping Moderator Barry Shapiro on his toes.   Voters used handheld electronic devices to vote yes or no.  While the Select Board recommended a 6 percent local tax on room rentals Peter Platt made an impassioned plea arguing against adopting any additional room tax He reminded voters that the state already imposes a 5.7 percent tax on rooms.  Platt owns the Old Inn on the Green as well as the Southfield Store and charging them solely with the fiscal responsibility of making up for shortfalls in the town budget is unfair and arbitrary,” Platt said He called the proposed start date of July 1 "unreasonable and disrespectful,” to him and guests who have already booked through the year it’s a really tough business to compete in,” Platt said new big hotels and Airbnb’s have put even more pressure on small inns like ours.” and Finance Committee Vice Chair Douglas Newman’s amendments carried: New Marlborough’s room tax will be 4 percent a 3 percent community impact fee  on professionally managed short-term rentals will go into effect Jan 1 rather than July 1 by amendment from the floor The zoning bylaw on short-term rentals carried 80-16 exceeding the required two-thirds vote for enactment requires short-term rental owners to register with the town and provide fire safety measures and parking spaces Voters also added $355 to the bottom line of the fiscal year 2025 budget to give Prudence Spaulding a total $500 raise in her capacity as animal inspector Spaulding will be paid $4,500 for that job She remembered to bring her knitting to the annual town meeting which topped out at 2 hours and 40 minutes and attracted more than 100 voters to the New Marlborough fire house The largest capital expense will be for a 20,000 GVW truck Because the town will use $180,000 from the stabilization fund Some voters bristled at a $5,000 request to hire a consultant to help Southfield Village win a listing on the National Register of Historic Places but were advised it’s now a state requirement Jane Kaufman is Community Voices Editor at The Berkshire Eagle. She can be reached at jkaufman@berkshireeagle.com or 413-496-6125 New Marlborough voters will consider a 4 million budget that raises spending about 9.2 percent “The city slickers pay the country boys,” Planning Board member Casey Pease said of the local excise tax on short-term rentals Lee voters will consider the fiscal 2026 operating budget an amendment prohibiting ADUs and the principal dwelling from becoming short-term rentals and various other items.   Mount Washington's Annual Town Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m A fundraiser for the roof replacement will feature a documentary It's a story of Jewish perseverance — just like the old building.  Voters at annual town meeting on Saturday approved the spending of $3 million for a temporary bridge at Brookside Road Voters will consider a number of items at annual town meeting Monday including a $7,091,838 proposed budget for fiscal 2026.  Town officials and staff say they misinterpreted a town bylaw that requires nonresidents to get permission to "address" a town meeting Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device A special meeting of the Goshen Village Board was held on May 22 to honor Sgt Christopher Smoulcey on his retirement after 15 years of service with the Village of Goshen Police Department We’re sad to see you go,” Goshen Village Mayor Molly O’Donnell said as he entered the meeting room “We are here tonight to honor you and thank you for your service.” Smoulcey’s retirement was effective May 27 A graduate of Marlboro High School who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Oswego he previously served with the Town of Marlboro and the Town of Lloyd Police Departments While serving four years in the United States Air Force His accomplishments while on the Goshen Police Department include certified emergency medical technician instructor and civilian response to active shooter instructor and accreditation manager while serving as a school resource officer in the Goshen School District Smoulcey was promoted to sergeant and was given the job of designing the school district’s security program Smoulcey for his school security design plan “He stepped right up to design the best security plan I’m proud of him— it’s quite an accomplishment,” Watt said Smoulcey will keep his ties to the police department and school district after retirement when he rejoins the department as a part-time school resource officer “I can’t envision a better school/police relationship than we have in Goshen topped off by leadership by someone like Chris — the character but to truly love the children the way that he does and the care that he gives to the staff each and every day in the building,” Goshen school superintendent Kurtiss Koates said but glad to know he’s going to be here a bit longer.” The sergeant’s career accolades include being named Goshen Police Officer of the Year in both 2009 and 2010 for use of CPR and use of a defibrillator to save the lives of two heart attack victims he was again honored for the use of Narcan to save the life of an opioid overdose victim Smoulcey received a plaque of commendation from PBA President Robert Kowalski and was presented his retirement badge from Watt The Village of Goshen Board of Trustees and Chief of Police presented the sergeant with a Certificate of Appreciation giving him “sincere thanks and gratitude” and wishing him “good health happiness and continued success during his retirement.” Cutline: The photo is of him (in the middle) and his family members who came to the Board meeting when he was honored MARLBOROUGH — With the Marlborough Mayoral Preliminary Election set for next Tuesday the Daily News has asked the four mayoral candidates on the ballot — J Patrick Hogan and Samantha Perlman — to answer a series of questions The four candidates are seeking to succeed Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who announced earlier this year that he would not seek a seventh two-year term The top two vote-getters on Tuesday will advance to the Marlborough City Election on Nov This is the second in a series of five stories where candidates respond to questions asked by the Daily News Michael Baker"I would like to bring in modern businesses to help what we already have aesthetician and bagel shops to name a few Really get the people excited to come to Main Street." Sam Perlman"A robust and active downtown is the beating heart of our city I led advocacy for public art downtown to make the area an attractive destination for residents and tourists alike driving foot traffic and developing a distinct district identity We will build upon the existing pop-up shops and support the growth of community-focused hubs "Developing a downtown revitalization plan that builds in direct community engagement will be vital to understanding what people wish to see in the district I will prioritize refurbishing and revitalizing the Walker Building to live out its former glory as a community hub we will spearhead pedestrian-friendly streetscapes increased outdoor dining and musical entertainment so downtown reflects Marlborough’s future." 'Amazing new space': Renovated and expanded Marlborough Public Library reopens to the public "I am focused on revitalizing Main Street and the downtown district. I have been reaching out to local business leaders, property owners and the Marlborough Economic Development Corp. A cohesive vision is a priority for success. I recently met with directors of the Hudson Business Association where we explored their successful revitalization of Hudson Main Street Key to Hudson’s remarkable transformation was their innovative approach that brings together business and property owners to collaboratively enhance their downtown area I believe we can mimic what Hudson has done by forging a partnership between City Hall MEDC and Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce "I am committed to hit the ground running on day one, initiating the process of re-instituting a strong and inclusive Marlborough Downtown Village Association — a community of business owners employees and property owners working together for the common good of Marlborough’s Main Street District we will continue to transform our downtown into a thriving hub of boutiques restaurants and bars — a district that fills us all with pride and excitement The vision for a revitalized downtown Marlborough is not just a dream; it's a carefully crafted plan backed by successful models and the unwavering spirit of progress Join me in making this vision a reality and creating a downtown that stands as a beacon of pride for our entire community." 'Mixed message': Marlborough city councilor questions downtown development efforts "While I believe we have a healthy and beautiful Main Street I am the only candidate in this race who is a small business owner — and a downtown small business owner to boot You aren’t going to get another candidate who knows better what small businesses — which is what makes up Main Street — need to begin and remain successful My Main Street plan was released many months ago and consists of five critical elements: Work with property owners / attract anchor stores Consider making Main Street a one-way / more pedestrian-friendly "The most immediate element above is the “Main Street Working Group.” We cannot attract the proper anchor stores for Main Street without the cooperation of property owners Getting everyone together at the same table is the first step to identifying what the shared goals are for property owners Relationships are the best tool the mayor has at his disposal — and I have built many deep relationships in the business community as a longtime member of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce "The Marlborough Economic Development Corp. who I also have a strong relationship with has existing programs (such as their “Toolbox”) that can be used to target and grow Main Street." It’s where families share potlucks and people come to unwind South Pond is not the kind of place you’ll stumble upon by accident who has spent just about every summer of his life here said that’s what makes South Pond so special and through a rather magical forest,” North explained this magnificent body of water is laying there A big chunk of the land around the pond was purchased in 1919 by a wealthy family the Ames Hill - Marlboro Community Center was formed to make an offer and work to conserve South Pond the land was purchased to “furnish facilities for the social recreational and educational activities of its members and the youth of the area regardless of means families met just about every night during the summer — and sometimes things got pretty crazy And we’d get pretty worn out and pretty warm,” North said “And we’d come here after the square dance in the middle of the night and skinny dip in here Until somebody learned that they could drive the car down here and turn the lights on you have to be on the Marlboro town voter checklist to get on the town beach And so South Pond has kind of become Marlboro’s rec center — one that just happens to be a pristine and the town is kind of spread out along mostly remote dirt roads according to Marlboro resident Marco Panella wouldn’t see otherwise — who are hidden in little nooks “So it’s a good place to know your neighbors and see your neighbors and that sort of thing.” He said there’s a slow rhythmic meditation in watching your kid jump off the same dock you did and then becoming involved with those adult things you only casually noticed growing up “I think what’s nice about this place is there are a lot of ways to appreciate it,” Panella said “You can either be romping around as a kid and playing in a lake and have no idea that all this As I’ve gotten older and appreciated those things more and gotten involved sort of in conservation stuff myself the nonprofit group that owns the land around the pond has expanded its holdings and worked with the Vermont Land Trust to conserve the land in perpetuity Motorboats are not allowed on the pond and any development is prohibited And beyond all the potlucks and the beach games and the annual regatta Ames Hill - Marlboro Community Center President Catharine Hamilton said sharing a beautiful pond with your neighbors brings the town together in ways that are hard to measure “I believe that we have a really cohesive community here,” Hamilton said “Not only in part because the pond brings us together Many of us share a connection with a river, lake, stream or pond. Throughout the summer, listen to VPR to hear personal stories from Vermonters about how bodies of water around the state affect their lives, and how they've seen them change over time. Tweet @vprnet to share your favorite bodies of water in Vermont Enter your email to sign up for The Frequency See more newsletters Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message 2022 at 3:42 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Boston real estate company has purchased Marlboro Village for $17.1 million MA — A Boston-based real estate investment firm recently purchased one of the largest remaining mobile home parks in the region Boston-based The Broadway Company paid $17.1 million for the Post Road Mobile Home Park, 181 Boston Post Road, a 102-unit community located east of downtown Marlborough. The park has been renamed Marlboro Village, according to the Boston Real Estate Times and the Winske family has owned and operated it ever since The park offers mobile homes to buy and rent The sale to The Broadway Company closed on June 24 according to the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds The mobile home park was the subject of a Marlborough City Council agreement in November The city gave then-owner David Winske permission to split the park into two parcels The Broadway Company — started by the founder of Boston Realty Advisors — specializes in investing in mobile home parks but also apartment buildings and shopping plazas The company also recently purchased the Windy Acres mobile home park in Chester Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. MARLBOROUGH — A proposal to construct a 99-unit, mixed-use building at the former downtown site of the Rowe Funeral Home has narrowly won the support of the City Council's Urban Affairs Committee and now heads to the full council for final approval project was originally put before the council in October which referred the site plan to the council’s Urban Affairs Subcommittee the panel voted 3-2 in favor of the site plan The approval is the latest chapter in what has been a lengthy saga over the property since Rowe Funeral Home merged with Short Funeral Home in 2019 and moved to Short's location at 95 West Main St the City Council approved a proposal that called for construction of a 55-unit building at the former Rowe site but the project fell through due to financing issues Earlier:Mixed-use building with 99 apartments proposed for Marlborough funeral home site “This proposal does not have as much retail space as the previous one and while they have more units being proposed the units are smaller than the previous proposal,” Marlborough City Councilor Laura Wagner Wagner joined Councilors David Doucette and Donald Landers in voting in favor of the site plan Councilors Kathleen Robey and Sean Navin voted against The proposal offers just 25 parking spaces for residents living in the 99-unit building; however, as part of city regulations, the developer, Boston-based JW Capital Partners, LLC with the money being eligible for the city to create parking opportunities elsewhere to avoid congestion in public lots The donation in lieu of parking allowed the project to meet city approval committee members were skeptical that parking for the building would not pose an issue Navin expressed concern that the project's limited parking would overwhelm nearby public parking spaces and garages and would not be in the best interest of the city which could lead to potential legal action "We are here not just to attract businesses but to make sure the services we provide to our residents is what they want and deserve," Navin said during last Thursday's meeting "I can't make the decision based on the fact that I'm afraid that a lawsuit is coming." Other downtown projects stalled outThe project does not require a special permit from the city to be constructed as it's within the so-called Marlborough Village District Wagner said the district was created in 2014 to spur development downtown while permitting housing with lesser parking options we can either just accept there is no parking available in downtown Marlborough and so we can never have any housing projects in the area," she said "Or we can figure out what we can do to have projects with more limited parking options." Earlier:Marlborough City Council approves downtown condo project Wagner also noted that one reason the previously approved project at the site ran into trouble was due to the cost associated with building an underground garage to accommodate all necessary parking “Nobody is going to finance a building project that is going to take a loss," she said the cost of construction has increased greatly and that leads to planned projects no longer being feasible if there is more construction involved." The city has two other recently approved downtown housing projects — the E on Main Street property that was approved in 2019; and a 36-unit proposal for South Bolton Street that was approved in 2018 but has yet to move forward due to financing issues Proponents of the Rowe site proposal have noted that its limited parking would attract residents who don’t own cars. Boston Scientific Corp. which employs about 1,000 people at its Marlborough campus wrote a letter to the City Council in support of the proposal noting that many of its employees do not own cars and rely on company-sponsored transportation to get to work each day downtown apartments in Marlborough would be very attractive to many of our employees and would assist with our recruiting efforts as we expand our local workforce,” Boston Scientific Vice President of Global Real Estate Paul Donhauser stated in the letter “Ex-pat employees and those currently in and near Boston — often without cars — would benefit from new urban-style apartments providing walkable access to downtown Marlborough’s restaurants and nightlife.”  The project would contain 72 one-bedroom apartments and 27 two-bedroom units It would also contain 5,047 square feet of retail space 2023 at 9:27 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Former Mayor Charles "Spec" McCue's General Store This shop was at the corner of Main Street and School Road where Crown Palace is today (Photos courtesy of Marlboro Township Government)MARLBORO NJ — The Township of Marlboro has been celebrating its 175th anniversary all month with lots of nostalgic photos from residents posted on the township Facebook site Murphy and other officials and a long look back at the town's beginnings you will learn why the town is even called "Marlboro." "History has it that the name came from the discovery of marl on a farm just east of Marlboro Village in 1768," according to the township Historical Commission Marl is composed of the remains of prehistoric fish clams and other marine life from the period when New Jersey was actually just part of the ocean bed farmers used marl to improve the soil before commercial fertilizers were available "The export of marl to all parts of the country became one of Marlboro's first industries," the commission says So Marlboro was playing a pretty central role in the growth of all the Colonies in a young America and the appreciation for times past - even the historic 1970s - has been in the Marlboro air with the anniversary festivities Mayor Jonathan Hornik seems to feel the tug of history He sent out a heartfelt letter to the community marking the town's official "birthday," Feb "It is with great pleasure that I reach out to you as we acknowledge the 175th anniversary of Marlboro Township’s incorporation And he recounted historical facts: For example Bradevelt and Topanemus were separated from Freehold Township and bound together by an act of the New Jersey State Legislature formally incorporating the Township of “Marlborough.” "At the time of the township’s incorporation we were a community of less than 1,500 citizens To put perspective on how far we have come there are more than 1,500 students currently attending Marlboro High School we are more than 41,000 residents strong," Hornik said And he reflected on the changes 175 years have brought The community's diversity is a major source of pride recreation choices and a solid structure of township services for residents we still have a connection to our farm town roots with more than 420 acres of preserved open space and farmland and retain some of our small-town charm," said Hornik who himself is often pictured on Facebook all summer at the farmers' markets and other countryside events "I grew up in Marlboro and I am so proud of what this community has become," he wrote in his letter He cited many festivals and events but then there is his favorite: "Of course that began in a parking lot with a few tables and has grown into a huge event," he said And he offered an interesting tidbit of information The town's 175th anniversary is its Demisemiseptcentennial The Facebook posts that residents or past residents have submitted bring out lots of recent and not-so-recent history of the township the vice president of President William McKinley Hobart moved with his family from Long Branch to Marlboro He would have become president after McKinley was assassinated There are photos of former structures in town, such as the former train station and post office or a general store with a former mayor at the counter. You can see all of these cool - and touching - photos from the public on the township Facebook site Even photos from the Seventies seem historic such as the photo of the 1975 opening of the library And the township has its own Revolutionary War story the historical commission notes: "During the Revolutionary War Marlboro was the scene of many skirmishes between British and American forces since the British often foraged for food in the area around Pleasant Valley Road," the commission says "When retreating from the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 the British troops passed through Marlboro on their way to ships at Sandy Hook They were attacked by American militiamen who mobilized along their route." Residents who have items that help shed light on the history of the township are encouraged to contact the Commission Chairperson And if this 175th anniversary is beginning to make you a bit of a local history buff the commission always welcomes attendance at its public meetings held in Marlboro Town Hall usually on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m Hornik and the Historical Commission will have a ceremony to unveil the placement of three new historic markers to replace older deteriorated ones Prince George’s County is fining a market in Upper Marlboro for operating in violation of its mask mandate Signs greeting customers at the Village Dutch Market read “This is a mask free environment” and “Shop at your own risk.” Most of the employees were not wearing masks on Thursday; most of the customers were He said that his workers told him they were getting sick from wearing masks near the hot fryers “Since they took them off they felt a lot better ‘You know what; I’m going to leave it up to you guys at this point.'” Prince George’s County spokesman Anthony McAuliffe told WTOP that they conducted an unannounced inspection Aug and then did a follow-up inspection a couple of days later “The county may also conduct additional unannounced inspections in response to additional complaints from members of the community,” McAuliffe said “If the business is found in violation of the mask mandate again additional actions may be taken to protect the health and safety of residents.” Shopper Linda McFadden said that the fact that most employees were not wearing masks concerned her that’s a problem to me,” McFadden said “The number of people catching COVID is going back up So to me everybody should still be wearing them.” who was coming out of the market on Thursday said she’s still going to be shopping there because “I’m wearing my mask and I’m going to protect myself first and protect other people as well.” More Coronavirus News Looking for more information? 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Valerie Bonk started working at WTOP in 2016 and has lived in Howard County She's thrilled to be a reporter for WTOP telling stories on air She works as both a television and radio reporter in the Maryland and D.C MARLBORO – The city’s Labor Day parade may not be the only attraction downtown during the holiday weekend The Historical Commission, Downtown Village Association and Marlborough Economic Development Corporation hope to launch a Museum in the Streets a free walking tour that showcases the city’s historical identity through a series of informational panels at downtown landmarks “We’d like to have it Labor Day weekend simply because there’s going to be so many people around,” said Robert Fagone The groups this spring initially planned to kick off the Museum in the Streets on Memorial Day weekend but there was an issue with the company that produces the panels Marlboro will be the first Massachusetts community to establish a Museum in the Streets Marlboro Historical Society vice president suggested the idea after seeing a Museum in the Streets while vacationing in Maine a few years ago Historian Patrick Cardon created the international Museum in the Streets initiative to foster a sense of historical identity encourage preservation of local sites and provide information about stories Michigan and Minnestoa have turned their downtowns into living museums The city’s tour will begin at the more than century-old library and loop around to East Main and Maple streets the former Marlborough Trolley Station and Ward Park The walking tour will provide insight on Marlboro’s best-known residents who rode with Paul Revere on his midnight ride to alert the Colonial militia that British troops were marching from Boston to Concord on April 18 Dawes owned a dry goods store on Marlboro’s Main Street “I think it’s going to be really special for the citizens of Marlboro who’ve lived here a while but don’t know the depth of the history,” said Fagone “I think it’s going to be a real gem for the people of Marlboro.” Fagone hopes to partner with the city’s schools to develop a lesson plan surrounding the Museum in the Streets from a $5,000 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant the city received last year the Avidia Bank Foundation and Main Street Bank Foundation also donated to the initiative Marlboro Township in northern Stark County near Alliance is known as a quiet close-knit community where numerous businesses plus fun things to do make the area a friendly place for neighbors Community Spotlight:Norton holds on to its rural, family feel The township Is 36.5 square miles and bordered on the east by Alliance and Lexington Township; on the north by Randolph Township and northeast by Atwater Township in Portage County; on the southeast and south by Washington and Nimishillen townships; and on the southwest and west by Plain and Lake townships and the village of Hartville The unincorporated community of Marlboro is centered around the intersection of Edison Street Northeast and Marlboro Avenue The community was laid out in 1827 and took the name Marlboro Township the unincorporated town of Marlborough had 50 inhabitants and a post office The town spelling was changed in 1893 to Marlboro Among notable residents were geologist Walter Mendenhall and physicist Thomas Mendenhall In 1805 Abraham Wileman and son Mahlon came from Columbiana County and built a log cabin in Marlboro Township Mahlon stayed through the winter as the township’s first permanent resident about a quarter of the township was underwater Drainage systems were created to make the land more tillable but in the 1880s the vast peat beds were considered useless until F.P Keener saw the swamps and was credited with starting the area’s famous “muck” vegetable industry in the Swamp Road area Marlboro Township has its own police and fire departments and Police Chief Ron Devies has been a member of both He was a township paramedic from 1976 to 2004 and a police officer from 1984 until 2003 when he was named to succeed his brother • Cutty’s Sunset Camping Resort at 8050 Edison St is a 122-acre campground and entertainment center that includes 485 campsites Purchased by Jason and Tara Abel in 2016 after they had been camping there for 11 years Cutty’s has been a family-owned business for over 45 years Cutty’s features include a heated pool spray park attractions plus poolside activities crafts and a full-time activities coordinator Also there is a snack bar and camp store for gifts and groceries • The Cut Cafe restaurant in front of the campground is owned by the Abels They lease the facility to military veterans Brad and Danielle Vaughan, who offer a full tasty menu with discounts for veterans and first responders and Danielle and others assist while she also runs the business side • Walborn Reservoir is a shining star in Marlboro Township off state Route 44. Walborn was established in the 1950s as a water source for the city of Alliance has 1,806 acres of land and 472 acres of water and is in Stark and Portage counties Boating and fishing lure many residents to the reservoir Deer hunting is permitted with archery only while small game and turkey hunting with guns and fur trapping also are permissible Waterfowl blinds are available during waterfowl season NE is a therapeutic equestrian center aiding those with development disabilities The dream of three Canton City Schools teachers the center opened in spring 1986 and now assists adults and children through financial donations In addition to an outdoor and indoor arena the farm has a country store and garden featuring bulk food including some organic and gluten-free non-GMO products The store is open to the public at 7656 Edison from 10 a.m there is the 27-hole Sable Creek Golf Course at 5942 Edison Ave They opened the public course in 1994 with just 10 holes and expanded to 18 holes in 1997 said Sable Creek also has facilities and staff for wedding receptions and similar events There are around 30 employees during the busy season There are three major muck farms in Marlboro Township including the Brenckle Farms at 12434 Duquette Ave NE; Hartville Sod Farm at 13755 Duquette; and K.W started in the 1930s by great-grandfather Raymond Brenckle and now owned by Thomas Brenckle is a 150-acre farm where Thomas' son Jon Brenckle raises sweet corn cilantro and several varieties of lettuce • Hartville Sod Farm is owned by Kevin Graver and covers about 200 acres but ownership switched to a sod farm in 1993 Zellers & Son farm grows vegetables under President Jeff Zellers with lettuce growing on 700 acres while radishes take up another 300 acres and cilantro about 100 acres The Zellers sell a wide variety of other vegetables as well the township has Mack’s Barn Antiques and Dick’s Garage Antiques at 14665 Ravenna Ave • Mud Wagon Antique Store at 14722 Ravenna Ave is a remodeled 1820 stagecoach stop packed full of vintage décor and antique collectibles Hours are Thursday and Friday noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday to 4 p.m.; and Sunday “by chance.” • Among the newest businesses is the Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard at 5225 State St just inside the Marlboro-Lake Township border Owned by husband and wife Chris and Kim Rohr the business will hold its grand opening Saturday including 8.5 acres where patrons can walk around and enjoy the property The Rohrs have six different wines from their own 165-vine vineyard and can ship online to 40 different states Ten vendors from food (noon to 7 p.m.) to lumberjacks doing chainsaw carvings will be on-site with music throughout the day by area musicians and vocalists • Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery at 6193 Edison St Founded in the 1960s by Kay and Donna Vaughan the family-owned business and popular watering hole occupies 750 acres and includes a refurbished 160-year-old barn an award-winning winery with over 25 wines • Candle’s Kitchen at 13435 Ravenna Ave NE is owned by 18-year proprietor Debbie Candle Previously known for 17 years as Betty’s Restaurant Other specialties include homemade onion rings • County Line Bar & Grill on state Route 44 just north of the Portage-Stark County line has been owned for 11 years by Sally Higginbotham and managed by daughter Sara Higginbotham • New Baltimore Homemade Ice Cream at 2939-3271 Edison St NE is open for the season serving homemade scoops of classic and unusual flavors Open Sunday through Thursday noon to 9 p.m and Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m Notable businesses • Buckeye Packaging at 12223 Marlboro Ave NE was founded in 1948 by inventor and entrepreneur Ford Davis. The firm produces polyethylene bags and polyethylene film — anything you want in plastic says Accounting Manager Lisa Heavener — for manufacturing facilities and assists domestic and international customers Ford Davis' son Ron took the helm in 1954 after his father’s death The business grew and expanded and has continued to do so as Ron Davis’ son marking the third generation of the family to own the firm.  is the latest firm to occupy a facility whose doors opened to customers in 1938 specializes in drainage pipe supply and is a leading distributor of drainage-related products in Northeast Ohio father-in-law of current owner Marci Schwinn and father of Marci’s husband Marci and Scott helped run that company until 1987 when they took over ownership They changed the name to Marlboro Supply in 2009.  acquired Custom Poly Bag of Marlboro Township at the end of 2020 as the firm’s sixth acquisition of specialty and differentiated flexible packaging firms in the last three years Custom Poly Bag was founded in 1969 by Lloyd Carlile and Donald Prather. The firm has grown from one bag machine to a fully integrated flexible packaging converter serving bakery medical and specialty consumer markets nationwide • Marlboro Manufacturing at 11750 Marlboro Ave NE specializes in custom-making hinges from aluminum to stainless steel for the storm door industry The firm began by producing hardware and hinges for the storm door industry and then shifted focus to serve original equipment manufacturers with industrial hinges in the mid-1970s About Marlboro Township Population: 4,277 in 2020 District website: marlborolocal.org Carson spoke with WAMC about some of the budget’s major provisions as well as why he’s leaving office concerned about New Marlborough’s finances moving ahead CARSON: We were purchasing a lot of equipment and stuff that needs to be replaced every 10 years and the prices of everything have more than doubled or tripled since the 10 years was It's challenging and people are concerned about their taxes this has been one of the challenges with taxes on vehicles the cost of it becomes very financially burdening for the taxpayers because of the cost I don't know where this is all going to end up another 10 or 15 years down the road where same things you're purchasing are going to be that much more because your income doesn't go up that fast those are the types of things I think that gives the select board challenges and the town's taxation what exactly was the change like in spending from last year to this year and how did town members react to those increased costs Even though we purchased a lot of equipment and moved money within the town’s we call it their free cash or stabilization to try to keep the- We have this basic savings account that we're always contributing $150,000 or $200,000 a year but we're just finding out that we got to keep spending more money to accomplish the same thing that's basically it in a nutshell as far as the increases And they see these increases across the board from the school budget to our capital gain projects and keeping people employed in town because other towns are competing for our employees it seems to be we’re- It’s a lot of angles to cover When you think about the long-term solution to some of these questions – I mean clearly you sound concerned – what do you think the town has to do to shore up its finances moving forward Unless you can put a slow down on the cost of purchasing- These purchases of vehicles and machinery and the budgets and the insurance costs they all contribute a large part of our budget and plus the retirement costs and things of that nature Half the people in this town don't have the benefits like the town's employees I understand the state's point of view in trying to keep towns’ boards We have to know so much with what the state requires us to know and it's basically a volunteered situation The select board only makes like three grand a year it's a lot of time and a lot of training involved but this is the first three-year hitch I ever had with the select board even though I had a lot of experience in other areas in the town it's hard to get people to even want to be on these boards What do you feel like you've learned about New Marlborough from three years on the select board I've been working on projects for nine to 10 years your three years is only 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About 12 percent of New Marlborough's voters turned out for local elections May 10 NEW MARLBOROUGH — Jane Fucillo, Rita Schumacher and Dawn Trachtenberg won three-year seats to this town’s Finance Committee in the May 8 town election Fucillo was the top vote-getter in that race The two other open seats on the Finance Committee were vacated by Steven Klein and Robert Miller John Miller won a vacant seat on the Board of Health with 87 votes The vacancy on that board was created when Peter Marks resigned in November The top vote-getter overall in the election was incumbent Tammi Palmer who won a three-year seat as cemetery commissioner with 127 votes Beth Dean will take a seat on the Select Board Quality local journalism needs your support Access this story and all of our stories with 24/7 unlimited access Subscribe now for 99¢ Subscriber Sign In | Return Home What was discussed at your annual town meeting Looking for the results of your town election We've got all of that information here in one place.  Town Moderator Barry Shapiro recognized a few people in the roomincluding Prudence Spaulding who was one of two people checking in voters The director of senior services and animal inspector has attended annual town meetings for 67 consecutive years.  MORE: Asbury Park Press live blog tracking voting, candidates, issues for 2024 election This 3,500-gallon pumper/tanker by Spartan is run by the Village of Marlboro Volunteer Fire Company in Monmouth County It has a Kenworth T880 chassis an is powered by a Paccar engine with an Allison EVS4500 transmission The 3,500-gallons is carried in a UPF Poly Tank III water tank and the rig has a Hale Qmax 200-23LK single-stage pump plus a Hypro FoamPro foam system with 50-gallon Class A foam tank.  It has rear-direct tank fills Newton Kwik dumps on the rear and side.  Features of the rig include two Zico porta-tank lifts slide out tool trays and LED compartment lighting a Kussmaul auto-eject battery conditioner and Federal Q2B mechanical siren there is no more important business in a community than a convenience store "Our philosophy is that we are part of the community," he said people rely on us to have essentials such as gas People throw their trash out at our stations people know that we have a clean bathroom and know we will have the right products There is no one in any other industry that provides such a great service for the community." The pride that Diarbakerly and his staff take in their work is what he credits as the reason his convenience store, Fresh Village on Bolton Street (Route 85), was named as the top convenience store in New England by the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) Whoops: City goof clears the way for Marlborough convenience store at first I was wondering why I won the award I had nothing to do with it!" Diarbakerly said during an interview this week at his store it's obviously a fantastic achievement for everyone Fresh Village owner says 'cleanliness is my No located at a Sunoco gas station at 121 Bolton St. and it's clear why the store has been so highly regarded by its industry peers something Diarbakerly and his staff pay close attention to outside of customer service," Diarbakerly said What also sets the store apart is the number of healthy and organic options available for sale Fruits align the areas close to the register an entire section of the refrigerated drinks area is dedicated to organic drinks and a new smoothie machine offers a wide selection of healthy options they are looking for healthy options even at the local convenience store (so) we want the consumer to have that available to them those are not traditional convenience store look — we wanted it to feel more like a neighborhood Legislation sought instead: Cumberland Farms won't refile petition requesting alcohol licensing changes Diarbakerly won the NECSEMA award for top convenience store owner/operator NECSEMA is an advocacy group that promotes the efforts and interests of the more than 1,700 convenience stores and gas stations in New England "Peter represents the best of our industry and we’re proud to recognize him and his team for their efforts in delivering top quality service and value to the Marlborough-area community,” NECSEMA Executive Director Peter Brennan said in a statement “While convenience stores remain the go-to locations for gas have taken innovative steps to deliver high-quality healthy prepared meals and groceries and have expanded locally sourced food options in many communities the site was home to the Bolton Street Service station which incurred a catastrophic spill that resulted in 2,000 gallons of gasoline flooding the site and neighboring residences whose family owns numerous convenience stores in Eastern Massachusetts including another Sunoco station on Bolton Street estimates that about $2.5 million has been spent between the government and his own efforts to clean up the site Following a lengthy approval process to build on the site Diarbakerly opened Fresh Village and the Sunoco station in 2022 'We're trapped!': Victims of 2,000-gallon gasoline spill in Marlborough are pleading for help "The project took about two-and-a-half years to get permitted and then we had to work through COVID-19 to get it open," he said "This site was really an environmental nightmare for the neighborhood and been able to build a magnificent building here." Diarbakerly said credit for the store is shared by his staff as well as all those who work to make the store efficient to the trash company that empties the dumpster "It's all about the team — it's not really about what I do it's about what everyone else does," Diarbakerly said all the team members that run the day-to-day operations it's giving them the tools to do that task." has been working with Diarbakerly for 10 years She said a key to their success is encouraging a positive atmosphere in the staff so they're invested in working at the store "One of the biggest things I think about is that I want my staff to want to be here," Brodeur said I think it's a personalized touch with staff While the store has already been recognized as a top shop Fresh Village is constructing a new culinary section that will include a professional chef and serve hot "This will really bring the store up to the next level." Welcome to Vermont where small towns pack big charm into their cozy confines While these overlooked towns may lack the hustle and bustle of major cities and friendly locals await around every corner Whether sipping craft cider in a 50-year-old mill listening to chamber music at a world-renowned festival these towns offer a delightful escape in the Green Mountain State let’s look at these Vermont towns and what makes them special The first slate quarry in the area opened in the 1850s and slate continues to be a key element in the town’s economic growth known for their longevity and fireproof qualities With an estimated 38 companies in the Slate Valley employing 200-300 workers the industry generates around $40 million annually in slate products the new Slate Quarry Park features slate walls honoring the area’s history as a slate quarrying town The park won the “2023 Vermont Public Places Honor Award” as one of Vermont’s exemplary public places Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is a local non-profit community arts organization supporting creative arts throughout Poultney While cultural attractions may steal the limelight Poltney also hosts various outdoor activities a voluntary community group that promotes foot and bicycle trails in the region maintains over 50 miles of free public trails in Poultney and the neighboring towns of Castleton and Wells Waterbury is known for its craft breweries, artisanal food scene, and ice cream, but there are also lots of nearby parks and trails for hiking and mountain biking to explore. Back to ice cream, particularly Ben & Jerry’s, where the road to 98 flavors began in 1978 when two friends opened their first shop in nearby Burlington, Vermont Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory is in Waterbury and visitors can tour the factory and graveyard Vermont's renowned Cold Hollow Cider Mill is up the road from Ben & Jerry’s Founded in 1974 and celebrating 50 years in the apple business it offers a variety of apple-based products and then sit back and relax in the mill’s café and tasting room book a table at Prohibition Pig for pig-inspired craft beer and food like pig burgers and brisket sandwiches Live bluegrass plays every Wednesday night and four-legged friends are always welcome Randolph is a quiet town home to 4,800 lively residents in Orange County, Vermont. The town is known for its maple syrup production which makes up a notable part of Vermont’s total production Visitors interested in this side of town can head to the award-winning Silloway Maple for pure Vermont maple syrup The town is also home to Neighborly Farms of Vermont a family-owned organic farm that produces multiple flavors of artisanal cheeses Randolph’s Chandler Center for the Arts is a cultural venue that serves as a creative hub for the community It features performances and festivals like the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival and the New World Festival Vermont’s premier Celtic and Quebecois music festival the establishment is also an abode of history and was gifted to the town by a telegraph operator to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War stands as a beautiful tribute to a young man’s love of his hometown and is a vibrant part of Randolph’s cultural heritage and economy visitors often overlook Marlboro’s cultural charm The Marlboro Music Festival is a renowned chamber music festival held annually in Marlboro the festival has earned a reputation for excellence and innovation in the world of classical music where visitors from around the globe gather to experience the festival's exceptional performances East Corinth is a small town in Vermont with rural charm and picturesque scenery it is also the filming location of the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice Located around 25 miles southeast of Montpelier East Corinth is one of the most photographed spots in New England for fall foliage It is also a fantastic family-friendly ski resort town in the winter and home of the oldest continually running ski tow in the United States at Northeast Slopes whose motto is “keeping skiing real since 1936.” With a view of Mt the hill has 12 trails on 35 skiable acres perfect for younger visitors still finding their ski legs Reserving one of nine luxury sites at Winter River Glamping can quickly turn a day trip into an overnight visit to East Corinth and bathrooms with plush towels and luxurious shower products Wilmington is a picturesque example of a 19th-century Vermont village that maintains its small-town charm with local shops Those interested in the past can tour the Wilmington Village Historic District overnight visitors to Wilmington can stay at the historic Wilmington Inn which was built initially as a private residence in 1894 The unique rooms in the Main House and the Carriage House are beautifully appointed and each overnight stay includes a complimentary Vermont country breakfast Wilmington shines with adrenaline enthusiasts thanks to its proximity to popular ski resorts like Mount Snow and mountain biking in the surrounding area A great kid-friendly hike in the area is in Molly State Park with lush foliage and scenic views that’ll keep anyone busy After skiing or hiking Vermont’s “Alps,” dinner at the Alpenglow Bistro in downtown Wilmington is the perfect way to end the day Exploring Vermont's overlooked towns offers an authentic escape away from crowds into quaint streets where each town displays its unique character and charm Whether this is the luxurious rooms in East Corinth or the historical tales of Wilmington there is something for everyone in these towns exploring these six small towns promises an unforgettable day off the beaten path photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com A single-crust pie of stewed apples in a custard fragrant with nutmeg Marlborough pie originated in England as a custard pudding and crossed the Atlantic with early English settlers It has since embraced its Americanness as another take on the beloved national dessert: apple pie The practice of putting apples in a custard and baking in a pastry base is at least as old as 1660. An Eater article cites Amy Traverso’s The Apple Lover’s Cookbook, which traces the first iteration of Marlborough pudding to a recipe in The Accomplisht Cook, an English cookbook published that year It called for a whopping 24 egg yolks mixed with cinnamon “some fine minced pippins” (tart apples used in cooking) The recipe was strikingly similar to the Marlborough pudding recipe in the first known American cookbook published in 1796: Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery So, is it a pie or a pudding? It’s both, says Sarah Ramsey, lead interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum in Sturbridge that recreates rural New England of the 1830s “Pie and pudding in the 19th century are very interchangeable depending on how they’re served,” she says “Because this is a custard-based dessert it would technically be considered a pudding But because it has a filling that has to be poured into something else—like a pie crust—in order to have it form and cook Ramsey is one of the costumed historians in charge of operations at one of Sturbridge Village’s many houses Marlborough pie is a staple at Thanksgiving although only the employees at the Village may partake in the joy of eating it “Marlborough pudding is probably one of the favorites of everyone in the Village,” says Ramsey It probably disappears the most on the table.” The exaltation of Marlborough pie to the 19th-century Thanksgiving table features in the American writing of the time, from Harriet Beecher Stowe to Edward Everett Hale. In her 1869 book, Oldtown Folks “Pies were made by forties and fifties and hundreds and made of everything on the earth and under the earth … huckleberry pies Marlborough-pudding pies—pies with top crusts and pies without—pies adorned with all sorts of fanciful flutings and architectural strips laid across and around attested the boundless fertility of the feminine mind when let loose in a given direction.” “It seems she was batty for the stuff,” John T Edge writes of Stowe’s pie obsession before quoting the above excerpt in his book Apple Pie: An American Story Marlborough pie was extremely popular in 19th-century New England considered an indulgent treat as well as an ingenious use for apples nearing spoilage “It was special because it was both more labor-intensive and more expensive to make than other pies of the time,” says Ramsey “The sherry was probably coming from Spain Finding the ingredients could be tricky at the time.” Ramsey attributes Marlborough pie’s faded glory to the added labor of cooking the apples down and the fear of custard scrambling as it bakes But pie aficionados who’ve baked a conventional double-crust apple pie will find this a far simpler affair with the potential to be a bigger hit for its subtle creamy sweetness Adapted From Old Sturbridge Village’s Recipe We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the world’s hidden wonders Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders you just have a hankering for a juicy steak like one you remember you had years ago or that chicken parmesan or pizza from your favorite Italian restaurant your family went to when you were a kid To find out which now-closed restaurants people miss the most we took to social media and asked people about the establishments they wish were still around but the names of some places that are no longer with us kept popping up again and again From family-style Greek and Italian to casual steak-and-potato restaurants and seafood and savory Chinese establishments here are some of the restaurants we wish were still around.  Abner Wheeler House, Framingham The Abner Wheeler House was at 680 Worcester Road (Route 9) at the intersection with Main Street and had a Colonial atmosphere that was apparently authentic. It was once an inn and a stagecoach stop, according to the Framingham History Center. It was in the area across from where Trader Joe’s is now. A 1942 menu that's for sale on eBay lists a full broiled live lobster dinner for $2.50 two broiled lamb chops for $1.70 and chicken a la king for $1.40 One person on social media said their family would drive from Boston to have a special meal at this institution “Every attempt has been made to preserve the old atmosphere,” reads an old postcard from the place “The old fireplaces are here in much the same condition as they were when built in 1730 including the kitchen in the old part of the house The hand-hewn beams in the ceiling are the original ones as is the brick hearth and floor of wide white pine plank.” Abner Wheeler House was torn down in 1971.  Marconi’s on Pleasant Street was a Friday night tradition for many families where there was always a long wait for your party to be called because it was so popular The pizza and chicken parmesan antipasto plates were wonderful classic Italian dishes They had a scallop pizza with huge fried scallops on top The family-run business had friendly staff that always made you feel welcome diners who miss this place told us on Facebook Restaurant inspections: What kind of health code violations occur in Framingham, Milford? Farewell: 13 area restaurants that shut down in 2021 Southborough The French Dip at Whites Corner was reportedly made with a piece of prime rib in a sandwich the restaurant made everything from scratch Fans say all the food was delicious but one person said their most beloved dish the broiled cod with Ritz cracker topping with parmesan risotto was “so yummy.” White’s Corner was at the intersection of Turnpike Road (Route 9) and Breakneck Hill Road a Starbuck’s coffee and other businesses are now White’s Corner closed unexpectedly in 2001.   The Framingham location was later home to a Bugaboo Creek restaurant and then Framingham Beer Works which did not survive the pandemic and closed in 2020.  Fish fry: Ten great places to get fish 'n' chips Finally Michael’s on Route 9 had quiet booths with bookshelves that lined the walls. Michael Gillen opened Finally Michael’s at the same spot where Anthony’s Steakhouse was after Anthony Abu retired lamb and seafood were favorites of diners here and the salad bar that had a huge block of cheddar cheese on it was popular The restaurant had a good wine list and dishes like Steak Diane It was a popular spot for bar and bat mitzvahs at the intersection of Route 9 and Temple Street Great sandwiches, pickles and soup were the hallmarks of Joan & Ed’s Deli. One fan says they're still looking for a pickle as good as at Joan & Ed’s. Initially, Joan and Ed Sanderson opened "The Deli" in Shoppers World in 1977. In 1994, when the old Shoppers World was about to be torn down they moved across Route 9 to Sherwood Plaza in Natick and renamed it Joan & Ed’s Deli the couple retired and Zaftig’s Delicatessen open in the same spot.  Joan & Ed's Last Day: After 33 years, beloved deli calling it quits chicken and veal dishes were always made homemade from scratch “Five-star restaurant at family-friendly prices and you never left hungry,” said one person on Facebook “I haven't even found a chicken parmigiano that's as well made yet.” Downtown at 169 Main St. the bar “looked like it might fall over,” but that was part of the place's charm.  Michi Kusa was at 2 Beacon St., the location off Route 9 where Angry Ham’s later operated Michi Kusa served upscale Japanese food The décor was very cool and featured blond wood It had bento boxes that gave you a taste of everything was “perfect.” It closed around 2007.  Framingham Eo Noodle on Worcester Road (Route 9 west) was fairly close to the newspaper office when the Daily News was on New York Avenue so it was a favorite with many at the paper Most of the different types of noodles you could order were made in the restaurant modest noodle shop served up big flavors; the wontons in its soup were so tender they were addictive but if you were a regular he warmed up to you The restaurant abruptly closed with no explanation in 2015.  The Royal Mandarin was a Chinese restaurant that was very popular particularly for those who worked at the nearby Digital Equipment Corp plant in Hudson and other area high-tech firms. At the time it was a cut above many other Chinese restaurants in the area It had a great lunch buffet and delicious scallion pancakes. Firefly’s BBQ is now at the 350 East Main St Chins Village on Route 9 in Wellesley had the “best Chinese food ever,” according to one fan it served French bread before each meal Fireplace and food: Cold outside? Here are 12 restaurants where you can enjoy fireside dining Sea & Surf was at the intersection of Routes 9 and 126 and It had a pool filled with lobsters where diners could pick out their favored crustacean On the restroom doors were signs that said “Buoys” and “Gulls,” which folks found charming.  The Oxford (Marlborough), Wallace’s Popover’s (Wellelsey) and Bailey’s (Wellesley) Eagerman’s Bagel (Natick) and Nina’s Subs (Natick) Let us know in the comments here or on the story on Facebook. We'd love to hear from you!  Nancy Olesin is the features editor at the Daily News First in an occasional series about the changing demographics of local towns Step into Jerry and Harvey's Noshery on Route 9 and the aroma of chicken soup mixed with the sight of richly textured lox whitefish and pastrami behind the glass counter will spark your taste buds much the same way it did for their first customers 32 years ago Back in the 1980s they were nearly all Jewish "Now we're getting people coming in from all different denominations," said 72-year-older owner Jerry Feldstein Feldstein has witnessed a remarkable generational shift that has become more pronounced in the last few years bucking the trend of many other towns at the Shore: more families Those changes have shown up in the menus of eateries and in temples and community centers that have imported the culture of a half a world away making this once rural western Monmouth County township a global community so there is no accurate count available of denominations in town But Feldstein and some of his customers said they believe the township at one time was more than 50 percent Jewish And they say the population has dwindled with more aging baby boomers in that community moving into 55 and older developments outside of the 30-square mile township Others say the Jewish population may be stable but is being overshadowed by faster growing segments of the population The fastest growth has been in the Asian community It grew 335 percent between the 1990 and 2010 censuses and now accounts for about 17 percent of the town's population Marlboro had the most Asians in Monmouth County in 2010 The largest segment of the population is from Italian ancestry And the township is now home to one of the biggest Hindu temples in New Jersey Visitors interviewed outside the temple said they had come from as far as Ohio to see the building It's a pronounced change in a municipality that was best known as one of the most politically corrupt towns in the state Attorney's office for New Jersey — headed by now Gov Chris Christie — swooped in to arrest those in a massive cash-for-zoning approval bribery scandal a Republican who also sat on the state's Victims of Crime Compensation Board and local developer Anthony Spalliero were charged in the sweeping indictment termed the arrests as one of the most glaring examples of public corruption in the state Scannapieco admitted to accepting $245,000 in bribes — large even by New Jersey standards — which essentially supercharged housing growth in one of the state's fastest growing municipalities The national notoriety of the case "was a cloud hanging over the township," Marlboro's Mayor Jonathan Hornik a Wall Street attorney who grew up in Marlboro and is now raising a family in the township Saul Hornik's time in office ended in 1992 as the corrupt administration of Scannapieco took power After newspaper stories emerged in 2003 highlighting Scannapieco's shady ties to developers Changes in the township's way of doing business started during the mayoral tenure of Dr Jonathan Hornik's tenure started a few years after Scannapieco admitted to taking bribes from Spalleiro some 50 to 60 Indian families set out to start a Hindu temple in western Monmouth County and incorporated the Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center that year Many of the parents worked for AT&T in Holmdel former temple president and now a vice chairman they worshiped in the basement of one of the temple founders they were able to leverage a $600,000 loan to buy a distressed property of about 30 acres off Wooleytown Road in Marlboro The community knocked down derelict buildings held prayer services in an old dormitory on the property and kept raising money a 34,000-square-foot temple opened on the property as though it were airlifted from Mumbai leaving an ornate emblem of the growing presence of south Asians in central Jersey The congregation invested $20 million into the complex which includes housing for Hindu priests and their families But some 5,000 families within a 15-mile radius now visit the temple another vice chairman of the temple and cultural center The expansive acreages allowed the community to build the temple it wanted Building it in Marlboro just made sense because that had become the town where immigrant Indians decided to buy homes and raise families Muslims lecture school VP for 'lapse in judgment' a non-denominational Christian church connected to the Overseas Chinese Mission Association They rented buildings in Matawan and Aberdeen at first they built a home on Vanderburg Road in Marlboro most of the congregants — based on about 10 families — were immigrants from Hong Kong who spoke Cantonese While Marlboro has undergone its own demographic shifts are less acquainted with Christianity than the Cantonese speaking congregants "It's been an interesting challenge for us as a church," he said The church worships in two languages at different times Lin agreed with Balija about the reason why congregants at his church came to Marlboro "These are mostly professional families looking for a good educational system," Lin said The median household income in the township in 2013 was $135,300 nearly 90 percent higher than the state median New Jersey Monthly magazine in September 2014 ranked Marlboro High School 9th in the state developer Spalliero used cash payments to win swift approval from the town for his projects in Marlboro He was also known for using a string of family-owned go-go bars to ply Marlboro officials with parties In 2007 he admitted giving $100,000 in bribes to Scannapieco between 2001 and 2003 to win zoning approval for the Marlboro Airport was sentenced in January 2010 to one year home confinement in a plea deal in federal court His attorneys had argued a jail sentence would kill him pleaded guilty in federal court in 2005 to tax evasion and accepting $245,000 in bribes to help win planning board approvals for six development projects The Republican who served as mayor from 1992 to 2003 was sentenced in 2008 to 21 months in prison after helping authorities in corruption probes in Monmouth County Scannapieco did not return calls left at a number in Delaware where property records show that he lives He still collects a state pension of $6,134 a year Marlboro's population rose from 27,648 to 36,398 second only to Howell in growth among Monmouth County municipalities moved back to Marlboro in 1999 after graduating from law school the extent of the damage from the Scannapieco years was clear "You sensed that it was an inside ball game and if you weren't on the inside you were on the outside," Hornik said "Developments were being approved way too quickly in the 90s And the proper due diligence wasn't being performed Then a development next to him was suddenly set aside for senior housing "It was two-acre zoning — houses built on every two acres And one day it just flipped to a senior housing development with 265 houses and that doesn't just happen on a whim," he said which the Asbury Park Press uncovered before the arrests led to a political firestorm that saw the Republican state Senate president who also served as Marlboro's township attorney lose reelection to a political newcomer from Marlboro The out-of-control development still surprised Hornik when he took office in 2008 Hornik discovered that the grounds of the old 411-acre Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital had been slated for residential development during Scannapieco's era Hornik said residential development has stopped with the exception of the township's obligation for affordable housing Marlboro kids to have alternate PARCC accommodations stories of corruption appeared in the pages of the Press But that didn't change his opinion of the township as a good place to live "I was glad that it was exposed and they were working to get rid of it," he said And Grossman now believes the township has put the reputation for corruption behind it There are people who are really running the town not people who are just putting money in their pockets," Grossman said "These guys are actually doing it because they care about the people in town." Marlboro has purged corruption and infighting who calls himself a fiscally conservative Democrat council meetings would go to almost 3 a.m. We don't have that at our council meetings We have a very organized professional group And then we come to our conclusions and we move forward There's no political agenda on our council right now." Drive down Routes 9 now and it's lit up at night by a string shopping plazas How much of a tax break will Marlboro residents see? Hornik wants to see the town take the next step by attracting high-end businesses that will provide a good tax base and jobs That's what residents told him they wanted when he became mayor Marlboro has planted the seeds for that as well Historic Marlboro village has been given a makeover with new sidewalks The zoning has also been changed to encourage the development as a downtown business area While deli owner Feldstein's customer base has changed with the township "We have a very diverse population coming into the store where at one time you very rarely saw it." But that change in the culture of the township "hasn't changed us," he said "We're still in here doing the same thing we did." smoked and steamed beef has long been the pride of traditional Jewish delis liquid-smoked variety is what people generally encounter "We've built up the pastrami business," he said "The main thing that we're seeing is that people that are coming in are not looking for a Jewish deli in particular they see it and say Where am I going to get a good pastrami sandwich.' " Ken Serrano: 732-643-4029; kserrano@gannettnj.com GREG SUKIENNIK -- SOUTHERN VERMONT LANDSCAPES it was asked whether the town might ever consider paving a number of its unpaved streets which runs from Main Street (Route 7A) to Sunderland Hill Road in the south of town "We can't pave Muddy Lane!" longtime board chairman Ivan Beattie replied and the reason the board and audience had a good chuckle Muddy Lane wouldn't be muddy anymore if it had a fresh coat of pavement That got us to thinking: Where did some of Southern Vermont's stranger road names come from Never mind who's buried in Grant's Tomb — what's on Airport Road in Shaftsbury According to a 2001 Bennington Banner column by Joseph Parks the idea of building an airport in Shaftsbury came from William E Navy after World War II and learned to fly He convinced his father to build a runway and hangar at the family's sand and gravel business felt the need to develop the gravel bed to supply the company's growing construction materials business was located behind the Vermont State Police barracks which was constructed in 1950 by William E because the spelling of the road name changes about halfway between South Newfane and Marlboro used for making holes in wood or in the ground which means to portend a good or bad outcome Marlboro town clerk Forrest Holzapfel offered some historical context He says the road is likely named after a Revolutionary War soldier named Justus Augur who purchased land on the Marlboro Branch Brook in the late 1700s and lived there until the ripe age of 101 He died in 1843 and the epitaph on his gravestone reads: "He fought valiantly for his country during the Revolution," according to an entry from the town history Holzapfel suggested the different spellings of the name might have occurred with the advent of the 911 emergency telephone system in the 1970s to differentiate between addresses in Marlboro and South Newfane as did Newfane assistant clerk Peter Putnam that the name might have something to do with the shape of the road itself kind of looks like an auger as it follows the course of the Marlboro Branch Brook more fanciful theory: maybe someone in a long-ago dispute drilled holes in the road with an auger which did not augur well for unsuspecting motorists (or their cars) as they drove the dark There was an attack by Native Americans on the Brimmer Farm in Petersburgh in June of 1755 during the French and Indian War appear related to the naming of Indian Massacre Road which connects Petersburgh with nearby Pownal There is a plaque on the road on the New York side of the state line that refers to that period and the Brimmer family According to an account on the Hoosick Township Historical Society's website Jeremiah Brimmer was shot dead in the incident and Godfrey and Jonathan Brimmer were captured and taken to Canada erasing Native American perspectives and characterizing natives as "savages" while justifying their own violence But the terror experienced by settlers during such attacks was surely real perhaps leading to the choice of "massacre" in the road name the steep-banked section of Indian Massacre Road near the state line has become notorious as a midnight dumping ground for old tires Pownal residents visit the site every Green Up Day to help clean up the mess The "odd name" of Popple Dungeon Road is attributed to some misbehaving school boys who gave their substitute teacher a hard time back in the 1880s or 90s president of the Chester Historical Society a small rural settlement and road that stretched from Chester thru Andover to North Windham was originally called Poplar Grove (popple is a corruption of the name of the poplar tree) Some young boys gave their substitute teacher in Schoolhouse No 15 in Poplar Grove such a hard time that she said A small stretch of road near the school was once called "the dungeon" because of overarching tree branches across the road according to the Popple Dungeon history by Virginia Blake Clark For answers on how a midwestern place name wound up on the Vermont map as a hamlet on the East Arlington-Sunderland town line and as a road name curator of the Russell Vermontiana Collection He in turn directed us to "Vermont Place Names" by Esther Munroe Swift (1977) a useful guide that provides just what the title promises The story goes like this: In the 19th century Vermont farmers joined the western migration having heard that the midwestern farmland easier to till and more fertile than the Green Mountain State's mountainside pastures and rocky soil a man who lived in the hamlet said every year that he'd be joining that westward expansion And when he died before he could make the move neighbors took to calling the village Kansas in his honor Kipling Road was named specifically after one of its former residents: Rudyard Kipling a towering colossus of a home that resembles a South Asian Indian bungalow in the American Shingle style but was driven to leave the area after a nasty family feud with his brother-in-law Kipling wrote portions of "The Jungle Book" while he lived in Dummerston Among his famous visitors was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Kipling wrote that Naulakha was built "on a high foundation of solid mortared rocks which gave us an airy and a skunk-proof basement and the best of cabinet-work could be had for little money." Naulakha is now owned by the Landmark Trust which rents it out for overnighters and also hosts Kipling events for local school children There were some interesting road names in Pownal but back when the 911 system was put in place treasurer of the Pownal Historical Society The old roads were named mostly for who lived on the road Noble was unable to speak -- something that would be very incorrect to do now Gary Stone of Manchester tells us his grandparents Blanchard and Veda Stone lived at 246 Bonnet St at the corner of Bonnet and what is now Two Cow Lane Get the latest headlines every morning in TheBeat We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen The housing market in our region can often be described as “out of control,” but a study done by a financial tech company looked at each state and came up with a list of the most affordable housing markets The study was done by the website Smartassset.com and took into account five years’ worth of expenses that are part of owning a home — things like closing costs as well as the annual amount spent on mortgages Then they took those five year costs as a proportion of the median incomes in those places With the high costs of housing in Northern Virginia it may come as no surprise that you would have to drive a good ways out from D.C Checking in at number one in Maryland was Chesapeake Ranch Estates a small town on the southern tip of Calvert County just north of Solomons Island which is just south of Aberdeen in Harford County Most of the top ten was much closer to D.C.: Places like Poolesville You’ll have to trek farther out into Virginia if you want to land affordable housing. The closest two cities to make the top 10 in this study were Aquia Harbor Four of the 10 most affordable housing markets according to this list were in the Richmond area which is located on Interstate 64 just a few miles east of the West Virginia border the single most affordable housing market was found in Pecos a town nestled in the panhandle south of New Mexico three of the top five cites were found in that region a coal mining town along I-81 between Harrisburg and Scranton John has been with WTOP since 2016 but has spent most of his life living and working in the DMV covering nearly every kind of story imaginable around the region He’s twice been named Best Reporter by the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association MARLBOROUGH — Police are warning residents to lock their car doors after somebody stole items from "dozens" of vehicles this week The exact number of cars affected is unknown but it happened sometime overnight Sunday into Monday "Most of the incidents were unlocked vehicles," said Detective Sgt. Scott DeCiero "They were more or less crimes of opportunity." Hosmer Street and at the Brook Village East apartments at 319 East Main St 'Could be the same person': After rash of break-ins, Framingham police release videos in seeking help DeCiero said the most important thing to do to prevent such crimes of opportunity is for people to lock their car doors and take valuables indoors Police ask that anyone who lives in the affected areas and who has a surveillance camera to review footage for anything suspicious. Anyone with information about an incident can call the Marlborough Police Department or message them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/marlboroughmapd. Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date public safety news, follow him on X @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 2014 2:54 PM EDTWhile smoking rates are declining in many western countries the opposite is happening in the Republic of Indonesia where over 60% of the male population regularly smokes and uses tobacco When Canadian photographer Michelle Siu heard about this alarming statistic she felt it was something she needed to document Smoking has become ingrained in Indonesian culture where some children are having their first cigarette by the age of four “Tobacco consumption in Indonesia is a complex issue as it is intertwined in the country culturally You can’t take 10 steps before seeing a tobacco advertisement or someone smoking.” Indonesia’s economy is dependent upon the tobacco industry which has proven to be extremely profitable Many Indonesians make their livelihood through tobacco farming and are surrounded by cigarettes from an early age Smoking regulations in Indonesia are few and far between and it is not uncommon to see children smoking cigarettes on public buses on their way to and from school “It’s hard for the government to really want to regulate the industry,” says Siu “It’s something that they make a lot of money off of.” Siu says she is drawn to stories that shed light on “threatened cultures and vulnerable people.” Siu examines the loss of innocence that these young smokers exhibit “They inhale and exhale like old men that have been smoking for years – some of them have been smoking two packs a day since they were little kids.” Michelle Siu is a documentary photographer based in Toronto Adam Glanzman is a contributor to TIME LightBox. Follow him on Twitter @glanzpiece 2016 at 9:52 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Aberdeen members of the Township Council broke ground last week on a new mixed-use retail/residential development that will be built just steps from the Aberdeen-Matawan train station Located at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Harrison Street will consist of five residential buildings totaling 227 one- and two-bedroom rental apartments and street-level retail space state-of-the-art fitness center and an outdoor pool The development is expected to completed in the second quarter of 2018 and it's part of Aberdeen Township's plan to redevelop a 20-acre site on its side of the Aberdeen-Matawan rail station into a transit village was also present at the ceremonial groundbreaking "This redevelopment will replace an unproductive eyesore with an attractive residential and retail village," said Mayor Tagliarini "It would have minimal impact on traffic and our schools fulfill demand from young commuters and others seeking luxury rentals within walking distance of the station restaurant and service businesses to serve commuters and create a pleasant outdoor dining environment.” The development will be built in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the state’s Transit Village Task Force Monmouth County Freeholder Director; Jim Smith Principal of Highview Homes; Frank Pallone Senior Director of Real Estate & Economic Development for NJ TRANSIT; Gerard P Mayor of Middletown Township; Jonathan Schwartz Principal of BNE Real Estate Group; David Pantirer Executive Vice President of BNE Real Estate Group; Marc Pantirer Executive Vice President of BNE Real Estate Group Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code. She's not really the "Poughkeepsie Princess." Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi. Right: Marlboro, NY. Jenna KelleyFlorida Associate EditorFeb 16 8:00 AMWhile Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is no stranger to nightclubs it seems her hometown roots are a complete 180 The reality TV icon is from a small town in New York though she originally lied to MTV about where she was from.* Before she was "Snooki" she called herself the "Poughkeepsie Princess," and the show portrayed her to be from Poughkeepsie she's actually from another small town across the river She lied to cable music video channel that she was from Poughkeepsie because, according to Times Herald-Record the reality star didn't want paparazzi to stalk her mother The town is nothing like what's seen on The Jersey Shore — it's a charming quiet area that resembles a more rural town In their July 2021 estimate, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Marlboro It's located in the Hudson Valley and borders the Hudson River in upstate New York Snooki might be used to the boardwalk by now but she probably misses the vineyards back home A quick look at TikTok videos depicting Marlboro shows that people don't just come here for views of the river but also for the apple orchards and wineries one of our fav places to go in the fall🤎🍎 #applepicking #fall #fallinnewyork #fyp #weedsorchardandwinery #marlborony #seasonalpizza You can take in the scenery at these different family-owned farms and see the incredible views from up the hill and be surrounded by older architecture The sunsets that fall behind the river paint the sky and are breathtaking to watch all of a sudden i appreciate mountains #newyork #marlborony #universityoftampa #collegelifestyle #collegeweekends Snooki is still on The Jersey Shore and now lives with her husband and kids in Florham Park *UPDATE: The original version of this article stated that Snooki was from Poughkeepsie It has been updated to reflect that she is from Marlboro Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Your free account has now been created. 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Here is their website and you can book pool tables virtual reality golf bays and bowling lanes in advance They will have a grand opening event next Thursday discounts on food and drinks and giveaways They are located at 20 Melrose Terrace in Pier Village, which is just under the recently opened The Lofts condos on Melrose Terrace. Their opening was first reported by the Asbury Park Press Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Marlboro — Duke Amodeo has been carrying the Sons of the American Legion flag in the Town of Marlborough's Memorial Day parade since 1989 he's been searching for someone to pass the flag to a way to thank Americans who have served in wars "I have just been looking for a little more involvement — young adults — to get in it," Amodeo said "That's the purpose of The Sons of the American Legion — to keep it alive The group consists of sons of members of the American Legion or any male descendant of veterans who died in military service "These kids don't understand what it is .. One of those who does understand is John Amodeo he still limps from the shrapnel fragments embedded in his ankle John went overseas as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division he was wounded by a bomb blast in the Battle of the Bulge "I made a promise to myself that if I ever got out of there alive John saved his spare change in a box for 40 years and built a memorial at his family-owned gas station on Route 9W in Marlboro He says the memorial is for all men who died in the wars Marlboro school board president and John's son-in-law hopes more local kids plug into what's going on in the world: "People are consumed with other commitments but Memorial Day should always be a day when you stop and remember those that gave their lives for the U.S.A." That sentiment could be a tough sell for young kids has a grandfather who served in World War II as a pilot "He doesn't really talk about it," Stokes said also has a grandfather who served in World War II so I don't think about it a lot," Cancel said.