After Sandy
Region – Here are some photos taken after Hurricane Sandy swept through the region.
Autumn in the ‘boroughs Region – Along the main streets and back roads of the ‘boroughs, vibrant splashes of reds, oranges and yellows fill the landscape. While some townsfolk gather to enjoy the entertainment of local fairs, others flock to apple orchards and pumpkin patches – often enjoying a bumpy hayride into the fields and [...]
Southborough – The annual Southborough Heritage Day Celebration began the evening of Oct. 7 with “Light Up Southborough,” when carved and decorated pumpkins were displayed along Common Street. Activities continued throughout the day Oct. 8 with a parade on Main Street, a book and bake sale at the library, an open house at the fire [...]
Northborough – More than a dozen families tried their hand at making a scarecrow at Northborough Recreation’s Seventh Annual Build-a-Scarecrow Day in Assabet Park on Saturday, Oct. 6. The finished scarecrows, including a werewolf, a rock star, the Cat in the Hat, and a “biohazard man”, will be displayed at the park until Halloween. (Photos/Yi-Ke [...]
Marlborough – Umbrellas were a popular accessory at the 17th annual Marlborough Heritage Festival, held downtown on a damp Sept. 30. Many vendors and nonprofit organizations came prepared with coverings for their booths. New this year, the festival’s popular culinary contest added an ingredient and became the Chowder & Chili Fest. Several local eateries competed. [...]
Shrewsbury – Residents who attended the Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival parade on Sunday, Sept. 30 despite the rain forecast were rewarded with dry weather throughout the parade as it made its way from the Beal School to the Oak Middle School. The event concluded with a celebration in front of the Oak Middle School [...]
Shrewsbury– Families started celebrating the 16th annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival with a free pancake breakfast, offered Sept. 29 at the Shrewsbury Sportsmen’s Club. Afterward, kids ages 15 and under participated in a Fishing Derby at the club’s pond. Everyone received a prize. Also that morning, 92 runners and walkers were registered for the [...]
Shrewsbury – Hundreds of people did not let the chilly, overcast weather dampen their enthusiasm from attending today’s Spirit of Shrewsbury expo at the Oak Middle School.
Westborough – Families from the greater Boroughs/Central Mass. region came together at the Congregation B’nai Shalom Sunday, Sept. 9 to celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days. The multi-synagogue, community-wide event featured challah baking, storytelling, music, crafts, and Israeli folk dancing. Guests were invited to bring canned goods to benefit the Congregation B’nai Shalom food drive. [...]
Marlborough – The city celebrated its 61st annual Labor Day Parade downtown Monday, Sept. 3. With this year’s theme “Volunteers in Service,” the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3565 was honored as grand marshals. Over 140 marching units traveled on the parade route, which doubled as the campaign trail for political figures including incumbent Republican [...]