Southborough – This year, 1, 373 runners and walkers participated in the New England Center for Children’s (NECC) seventh annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism held May 11, beginning and ending at Neary Elementary School. Matthew Germain of Reading placed first overall for the fourth consecutive year, this year in 16:19. Keira Moore of Westborough was [...]
Westborough – Presented by the Rotary Club of Westborough, the 11th annual Westborough Spring Festival concluded with a day full of activities at various downtown locations May 5. Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.
Hudson – Troop 72739 members Molly Flanagan and Casey Carlino, both 10, serve Alaskan bannock bread at the State Fair and Taste of the Nation, presented March 28 by the Hudson Girl Scouts at the Cellucci Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. Each troop prepared and served food from various states. Girl [...]
Shrewsbury – Nearly 650 people braved a wintry day Feb.24 to attend a belated Chinese New Year celebration in Shrewsbury to celebrate the “Year of the Snake.” The event, held at the Oak Middle School, was a collaborative effort between the Massachusetts Beijing Chinese Language School, St. John’s High School, and the Sherwood and Oak Middle Schools. Throughout the afternoon, dozens of students ranging in age from kindergarten through high school performed a variety of traditional and festive Chinese songs and dances.
Westborough – For hundreds of local kids, the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Central Mass./Metrowest program’s Annual Christmas party is a highlight of the year. Everyone gets a present plus music, crafts, pizza and a visit from Santa Claus. And some lucky kids win a brand-new bicycle in a raffle.
Southborough – Families gathered Dec. 15 for the 35th annual Santa Day to see the special guest land by helicopter on St. Mark’s School field. Afterward, children had the opportunity to meet Santa at the Community House, where refreshments and entertainment were provided. The longtime tradition is organized by Kindergroup, a cooperative playgroup in Southborough. [...]
Shrewsbury – Dozens of shoppers got an early start on their holidays lists when they attended the Shrewsbury First Congregational Church’s Fall Fair Saturday, Nov. 10. The fair included everything from plants to jewelry, handcrafted and hand-knit items, homemade jams, jellies, baked goods and a cookie walk, as well as a flea market and silent [...]
Northborough – The Northborough Senior Center hosted a Veterans Day Remembrance Day Friday, Nov. 9. (Photos/Yi-Ke Peng)
Marlborough – The city’s annual Veterans Day Parade was held downtown Nov. 11. Stops were made along the parade route to decorate each war monument with a ceremony including “Taps” and a gun salute. The parade concluded at the Doughboy Monument outside the Walker Building. (Photos/ Ed Karvoski Jr.)
Westborough – Veterans, local and state officials, and many residents gathered at several locations in town today to commemorate Veterans Day. Moving ceremonies, involving music, traditions and prayers were held at the various cemeteries and war monuments before concluding at the VFW Post 9013 for a collation. William Carr and James Zographos, the two Grand [...]
