Westborough – The grounds of Westborough High School were recently transformed into a Union soldiers’ camp. The 13th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F re-enactors set up canvas tents called dog tents, which were outfitted with camp beds, Civil-War-era lanterns, mess kits and weapons.
Shrewsbury – Cloudy, rainy weather failed to dampen the fun and entertainment during 16th Spirit of Shrewsbury, held Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.
By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor Shrewsbury – A gloomy day with periodic bouts of rain did not stop hundreds of people from Shrewsbury and other towns from attending the Spirit of Shrewsbury festival held at the Oak Street Middle School on Oct. 1. The day was a great success and as you can see from [...]
Northborough – Children scramble to gather candy at Northborough’s Applefest parade. The parade is part of an annual weekend-long celebration that aims to bring community members together and to encourage town spirit, according to the event’s planner, Michelle Gillespie. Vendors sold food on Blake Street, where local businesses set up booths to promote their goods and [...]
Hudson – Fire Chief John Blood salutes as the American flag is lowered and folded by firefighters during a dedication ceremony at Hudson Fire Department Headquarters held Sept. 11. In addition to Blood, speakers at the ceremony included State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton; State Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow; Board of Selectmen Chair James Vereault; Police [...]
Marlborough – The 60th annual Marlborough Labor Day Parade was held downtown Sept. 5. Over 100 marching units participated in this year’s parade with the theme “Our Children, Our Future.” PHOTOS/Ed Karvoski Jr. [...]
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Westborough – Gil Sharon of Westborough races on Route 30 westbound during the second leg of the triathlon. Sharon finished third in the men’s elite division with a time of 1:06:41, 10th overall.
Hudson – The seventh annual Hot Air Balloon Festival was held Aug. 13 at the Hudson Elks Pavilion and Field. The full day of family fun began with a 6 a.m. lift-off of 18 hot air balloons. Activities resumed that afternoon with a food court, live musical and dance entertainment, children’s games and rides, and [...]
Westborough – After being delayed by Monday’s downpours, the final phase of the South Street re-pavement has begun. Starting at the rotary, the road crews are working their way to Upton Road and the completion that section of roadway’s re-paving. After facing many detours and delays, which included last year’s water main replacement, South [...]
Westborough – The annual July 4th Family Block Party kicked off the holiday weekend July 1 downtown on West Main Street. In addition to live musical entertainment and refreshments, the four-hour evening of family fun featured children’s games and rides via ponies, a hot-air balloon and horse-drawn hay wagons. The event was presented by the [...]
