Northborough – Cecilia H. (Pimentel) Battista, 95, formerly of Waltham, Belmont, Arlington and Cambridge, died Wednesday June 29, 2011, at the Coleman House in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Joseph “George” Battista; mother of the late Joseph J. Battista of Westborough, who died in 2010, and mother-in-law of the late Carol Battista. [...]
Hudson – Richard A. De Ruvo, 85, died Sunday June 26, 2011, at Bolton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marlborough. He is survived by his wife of 61-plus years, Fay (Dumas) De Ruvo of Hudson. Born and raised in Marlborough, son of the late Angelo and Gladys (Temple) De Ruvo, he was a veteran [...]
Westborough – There aren’t a lot of places like Harry’s left, and that’s a shame. The restaurant reminded me of diners I used to hang out in, chatting with friends or stopping in before or after a movie to order burgers, fries and ice cream sundaes. Harry’s has those staples, plus a whole lot more.
Southborough – The Southborough CERT/MRC, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is accepting monetary donations and goods of all kinds toward the tornado relief effort. All donations will be distributed directly to the victims affected by the June 1 storms in the western and central parts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Donated goods may be dropped off [...]
By Phoebe Chongchua
A soft real estate market that is ripe with all the conditions that should entice people to purchase a home still has some renters asking, “Why own my own home?”
Marlborough – Rolland E. “Bucky” Stafford, 66, died at his home Tuesday June 28, 2011, after a short period of failing health. He was the husband of Janice “Jan” (Proulx) Stafford, to whom he was married for 25 years. Born in Orlando Fla., the son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Woodward) Stafford, he was [...]
Westborough – Donald R. Walker Sr., 81, died Wednesday June 29, 2011 after an illness. He was the husband of 57 years to Hannah (Ogg) Walker. Born June 15, 1930 in Uxbridge, he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Carr) Walker and attended Westborough schools. At the age of 17, he joined [...]
Shrewsbury – George E. Snyder, 54, passed away Tuesday June 28, 2011, in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Born in Worcester, his father was the late George G. Snyder and he had been a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury. He is survived by his devoted and much loved family, including [...]
The July 1 edition Business Briefs are here.
Westborough – On June 28, the Board of Selectmen held what Chair Lydia Goldblatt called one of many public hearings in Westborough regarding the development of a bulk transfer facility proposed by CSX Transportation (CSXT) and its transfer affiliate, TRANSFLO Terminal Services. The project, which would be situated on 22 acres located at 19 Walkup Dr., has been the subject of a number of public hearings already held by the Westborough Planning Board.
