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NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Explore Northborough’s pulse with up-to-the-minute updates on our newspaper. Stay connected to local events and breaking news in Northborough, MA. We cover the latest happenings, ensuring you’re informed about all significant events in the community.

Spring egg hunt at Algonquin Regional

The Algonquin Regional High School’s National Honor Society will sponsor a spring egg hunt on Saturday, March 23, at 9 a.m.

Northborough’s Maxim fire engine celebrates 100th birthday

NORTHBOROUGH – The red paint of the 1923 Maxim fire engine glistened in the afternoon sunlight as it stood in front of the Northborough...

Northborough proposes Avalon, Town Hall for MBTA zoning, among others

Northborough is hoping to create two subdistricts — one near Avalon Northborough and the other in downtown — to comply with MBTA zoning.

Northborough election to feature contested races

There will be contested races for the Planning Board, Regional School Committee and Northborough School Committee this spring.

Friends of Northborough Library to present service award

The Friends of the Northborough Library Inc. has announced that the Northborough Library service award will be awarded to a graduating senior

‘It just wasn’t our day’: Algonquin girls hockey falls short in semifinals

The game, played Saturday afternoon at Framingham’s Loring Ice Arena, was competitive throughout, but Duxbury ultimately walked away victorious, defeating the Titans to the tune of 3-1.

The history of White Cliffs – The ‘other buildings’

The greenhouse was located at the corner of Main and Walnut Streets where the Central One Federal Credit Union is located today.

Northborough expected to move to hybrid meetings soon

Northborough boards and committees will soon have the technology available to hold hybrid meeting in the coming weeks.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Man arrested after robbing Northborough store

A man will face several charges, including armed robbery, after he was apprehended following a robbery on Belmont Street.

Algonquin girls hockey advances to semifinals after overtime thriller

Algonquin will now face No. 1 Duxbury in the MIAA Division 2 semifinal. Duxbury defeated No. 9 Milton, 2-1, just before Algonquin took the ice.

Northborough Notice for Public Hearing March 18

Notice is hereby given that the Northborough Select Board and the Northborough Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, ...

Northborough “Select Board” name change approved by governor

Voters approved an article for the name change from Board of Selectmen to Select Board during Town Meeting in 2023. 
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will kickoff their concert series on Oct. 30 at St. John's High School.

Mastersingers present ‘Voices of Light’

Assabet Valley Mastersingers has announced its upcoming performance, “Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc,” taking place Sunday, March 10

Renovations at Motel 6 move forward

During their Jan. 23 meeting, the ZBA approved withdrawing Motel 6's application for the variance without prejudice.

Downtown Northborough address has seen a variety of uses over the centuries

It was decided that the new building should replicate the exterior of the 1868 town hall. Anyone moving into town or born after 1990 may not realize that this building is a replica and was never used as a town hall.

Northborough fire station project total cost estimated between $43M and $49.9M

The total cost of Northborough’s new fire station is estimated to cost between $43 million and $49.9 million, according to a presentation.

Algonquin boys hockey playoff hopes dashed in double overtime

Hundreds packed into NorthStar Ice Sports on Thursday night for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 2 round of 32 playoff game.

Northborough firefighters rescue woman, dog stuck in ice

The Northborough Fire Department rescued a woman and her dog who were trapped in the mud and ice at Carney Park.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Northborough Police Department earns reaccreditation

The Northborough Police Department has been reaccredited by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC).

Northborough to apply for Zeh roof replacement

The membrane section of the roof has “significant failures,” according to the statement, including punctures; drainage concerns; and flashing peeling away.