Community Preservation Committee accepting grant proposals
By Ken Powers Contributing Writer
      Northborough - Town Planner Kathy Joubert estimated that about $700,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds are available this year for projects and programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 that will help preserve open space and historic sites, and create aff ordable housing.
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Police Department looks to hire additional officers
By Ken Powers Contributing Writer
      Northborough - The Northborough Police Department is going to have at least two, and possibly five new officers in the near future. Police Chief Mark Leahy appeared before the Board of Selectmen at its Sept.
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Town hosts 'Build-a- Scarecrow' event
     Northborough - (l to r) Northborough residents Bob, Joseph, Rachel and Nancy Ciulla visit with their scarecrow Oct. 6 after the third annual Build-a-Scarecrow event, organized by the Recreation Department. This year, 25 local PHOTO/KEN POWERS families participated in creating scarecrows.
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Northborough resident reflects on his 97 years, with a smile
By Cathy Cairns Contributing Writer
      Northborough - Roland "Rollie" Bachand enjoys the scenic view of the fields out behind his home. He's been enjoying that view for 60 of his 97 years. Born in Waterbury, Conn., in 1910, Roland's family moved a year later to Worcester, where his father worked building threedecker homes. The famil...
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Korean-BBQ Kitchen
Authentic specialties served with TLC
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
     Northborough - Korean-BBQ Kitchen opened its doors July 11 and owners Munja and Hotaek Rhim are pleased with the warm reception they have received from the Northborough community as well as the neighboring towns.
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