Secretary Bump delivers chamber keynote address
By Mary Shane Contributing Writer
      Westborough - Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne M. Bump was the keynote speaker at the Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce's "Membership Breakfast Honoring Local Educators" Nov. 15 at the Courtyard by Marriott.
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Julio's Liquors taps into its own brew
By Ken Powers Contributing Writer
      Westborough - Ryan Maloney, president of Julio Liquors, and Joe Santos, Julio's beer manager, realized a dream recently when the Berkshire Brewing Co. of South Deerfield rolled out a special edition micro-brewed beer that it has developed exclusively for Julio's Liquors.
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'Grandma's Cobwebs' author visits Whitney Place
      Westborough - Girl Scouts from Westborough and Northbridge meet with author Ann Frantti at Whitney Place Oct. 24. Frantti wrote "Grandma's Cobwebs" after her mother passed away of Alzheimer's Disease. The children's book addresses many of the issues families experience when a loved one has Alzhei...
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Adoption community honors Joan Clark
By Mary Shane Contributing Writer
      Westborough - When Joan Clark attended an adoption conference in 1980, it was the beginning of a not only adoptive motherhood, but also of a career. After the Open Door Society (ODS) conference, she and her husband began the adoption process for two children: one from El Salvador and one from Co...
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Committee recommends town manager position
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
      Westborough - The town of Westborough would benefit by replacing the current town coordinator position with that of a town manager with stronger administrative authority but should stick with the open Town Meeting structure.
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Local organizations to host Free Holiday Store
By Mary Shane Contributing Writer
      Westborough - Westborough Youth and Family Services (WYFS) and the Westborough Rotary Club are collecting new, unwrapped toys for infants through teens for this year's Free Holiday Store. The Free Holiday Store provides new toys for families in need. WYFS works with local service organizations t...
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The Paper Store Gifts and More
Opens new store in Westborough at Bay State Commons
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
      Westborough - The Paper Store Gifts and More, a family-owned business with strong ties to the Metrowest region, opened its 22nd location in Bay State Commons earlier this month, giving residents access to a wide range of gifts, customized stationery, high-end Vera Bradley purses and bags, and Hal...
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Ted's Montana Grill opens
      Westborough - At the Nov. 9 VIP Party at Ted's Montana Grill to mark the restaurant's opening in Bay State Commons are (l to r) : George McKerrow, president/CEO, Ted¹s Montana Grill ; Hugo Marin, director of operations, Ted¹s Montana Grill ; Garry Kessler, president, Westborough Communi...
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