Chateau Supports Marathon Tragedy Victims

The restaurant will donate 20 percent (less tax) from its lunch, dinner and take-out sales next Tuesday to The One Fund Boston.

The Chateau Italian Family Dining restaurant will hold a fundraiser for the Boston Marathon tragedy victims next week. Next Tuesday, the restaurant will donate 20 percent (less tax) from its lunch, dinner and take-out sales to The One Fund Boston. The fundraiser will be held at all of The Chateau's restaurants: Westborough, Stoughton, Norton, Norwood, Waltham, Andover, Braintree and Burlington. The Chateau announced the news on its Facebook page.

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Chateau Reopens After Fire

Cigarette responsible, general manager says.

The Chateau reopened today, hours after an outside bark mulch fire reached the front of the Westborough restaurant early Thursday night. A cigarette sparked the fire, General Manager Steve Vallarelli said today. The Italian family restaurant at 95 Turnpike Road (Route 9) was full at the time, he said. "We had to evacuate," Vallarelli said. "The smoke came into the restaurant. So, we immediately called the fire department, got the patrons outside." Chateau officials are "still assessing the damage," Vallerelli said. The Westborough Fire Department received a 911 call from the restaurant at 7:07 p.m. "We couldn't really determine what it was, because the smoke came in so quickly. So, we thought it might be something in the basement. Luckily…

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Fire Closes Chateau

The cause is under investigation.

Dozens were evacuated from the Chateau after an outside bark mulch fire reached the front of the Westborough restaurant tonight. Westborough firefighters received a 911 call from the Italian family restaurant at 7:07 p.m. saying there was “smoke in the restaurant and it seemed to be coming from the cellar," Capt. Robert Rand said at the scene, 95 Turnpike Road (Route 9). Firefighters found the smoke, and “found a bark mulch fire outside just by the front door, and it had extended into the wall of the front of the restaurant," Rand said. Dozens of people were at the restaurant at the time, he said. No injuries were reported. The restaurant is "closed until further notice," Rand said. The fire's cause is under investigation, he said.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 27

Summer whale watching program available to students next week.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. The Hot Summer Nights program, for students entering grades 6 to 10, features a whale watching trip on Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A bus will pick up and drop off students at Gibbons Middle School. The cost for the day is $20. For information or to register, call 508-366-3090. 2. The Rotary Club of Westborough holds its weekly meeting at The Chateau restaurant at noon. The luncheon is $15 and begins at 12:15 p.m. 3. It’s Bingo Night at the Knights of Columbus hall, 17 Willow St. Action begins at 6:25 p.m. and the doors …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 9

A Westborough church just made your spring cleaning a whole lot easier.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West Main St., is collecting household goods. Donations accepted today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drop off clothing, housewares, sporting goods, toys, crafts and furniture. Most items accepted, except car seats, electronics, VCRs, computers and family members. 2. The weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Westborough begins at noon at The Chateau, 95 Turnpike Rd. Stop by and congratulate the group on a successful Spring Festival. Lunch begins at 12:15. Admission is $15. 3. The Westborough School …

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Review This: The Chateau

What is your experience with The Chateau?

  In our directory of businesses, readers like you can rate and review businesses so others in town looking for a place to go will know your thoughts. This week, we want to know what you think of The Chateau. Would you recommend this restaurant to your neighbor? Do you think the prices and selection are good? Do you have one favorite on its menu? We love the toasted ravioli! Stop by the Westborough Patch listing for The Chateau, which you can find here, and leave a comment or just rate it on a scale of one to five stars. 

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