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Accident on Route 495 in Hopkinton backs up traffic
A crash on Route 495 southbound between Route 135 and Exit 54 has reduced traffic to one lane, according to MassDOT.
Government
Expanded Via zone would include ARHS and downtown Northborough
The recommendation calls for breaking Via's zone into two — one for Shrewsbury and one for Westborough and Northborough.
Education
Al-Hamra Academy students find robotics success
The work also involved pressure. At times, teams had just 150 seconds to prove their robot was best. Read more here.
This company is paying up to $5.5 million to improve Route...
As part of the agreement, Prologis will pay about $600,000 to design the intersection; the town will choose the design firm.
Shake by shake, The Fresh Monkee provides on-the-go nutrition
“Customers keep sharing the love, and we’re very thankful for the support,” said Kontchou. Read more about The Fresh Monkee here.
Tougas granted license to serve wine and beer
Tougas Family Farm may soon be allowed to serve wine and beer. Tougas went before the Select Board on Jan. 27.
This barbecue restaurant wants to open on Route 9 in Shrewsbury
Records indicate that “BBQ Land – Asian Grill & Barbecue” is planning to open at 31 Boston Turnpike. Read more here.
PHOTOS: At DCU Center, Westborough hockey prevails over rival Algonquin
Westborough hockey defeated Algonquin Saturday at the DCU Center. The final score was 2-1. Read more about it here.
A trailblazer for women’s sports, Tina Beauchemin now coaches Algonquin hockey
I think it’s neat to be able to have women now for these girls to be able to look at,” Beauchemin said. Read more here.
McCafferty’s milestone: Westborough senior hits 1,000-point mark
Westborough senior Justin McCafferty became the eighth member of the Westborough boys basketball program to hit the 1,000-point mark.
A hard-fought rebound: After accident, Hudson’s Kristina Bruce makes inspiring comeback
After being involved in a car crash over the summer, 17-year-old Kristina Bruce did what she does best on the basketball court – rebound.
Obituaries
Beverly A. Rinck, 92, of Marlborough
Beverly Ann (Kramer) Rinck, artist, of Marlborough, MA, passed away on February 1, 2025.