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NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Explore Northborough’s pulse with up-to-the-minute updates on our newspaper. Stay connected to local events and breaking news in Northborough, MA. We cover the latest happenings, ensuring you’re informed about all significant events in the community.

ARHS to hold SoccerFest

The Algonquin Regional High School will be holding the first Gonkplex SoccerFest to benefit the Jimmy Fund on April 28.

National Commander of American Legion to be at Post 234

The National Commander of the American Legion will be at the Vincent F. Picard Post 234 to meet with Worcester area veterans.

Article requests $1.7M in CPA funds to purchase Whitney St. parcel

The town is proposing to use funds from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) to purchase land at 432 Whitney St.

Early-spring storm causes school delays, road closures

An early-spring mix of rain, snow and wind is making for a messy morning commute.

Whitney Place at Northborough celebrates 20 years

Whitney Place at Northborough – a SALMON Health and Retirement community – is celebrating 20 years of high-quality senior living and health care.

Jimmy Fund Walk honors retired Northborough Police Chief Mark Leahy

Grafton resident Mark Leahy was recognized as Alumni Team Captain of the Year for his efforts in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. 

Northborough Free Library’s Big Booksale April 4-6

Mark your calendar for the big Big BIG Booksale at Northborough Free Library.
Flaherty Physical Therapy will be hosting virtual workshops in Feb. and March.

Flaherty Physical Therapy to hold women’s health seminar

Flaherty Physical Therapy will host “Women’s Health Starts With Selfcare” on April 6 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Combined health, human services heads to Town Meeting

Two articles on the Northborough Town Meeting warrant would establish a combined health and human services department.

Midland-Wachusett League announces 2024 winter all-star selections

The Midland-Wachusett League has announced the 2024 winter all-stars, which includes several high schools in our region.

Final set of plans, bid documents for dog park sent to foundation

The final set of plans and bid documents for Northborough’s future dog park have been sent to the Stanton Foundation. 

Students learn about the business world at Career Expo

On March 21, dozens of high school students learned about careers in several fields at the second annual Career Expo.

Egg-citing egg hunt at Algonquin

Hundreds of eager egg hunters gathered at Algonquin Regional High School on March 24 for the National Honor Society’s annual Spring Egg Hunt.

Northborough Garden Club scholarships available

An award of $1,000 will be awarded to a high school graduate from the Class of 2024. Applications are due April 1.

Juniper Hill sets tentative opening dates

Juniper Hill’s Lakeside Golf Course opened on March 20, and the Riverside course is slated to open very soon.

Northborough draft budget projects increase of $626 to average single-family tax bill

A draft version of Northborough’s fiscal year 2025 budget would result in an increase of $626 to the average single-family tax bill.

Algonquin welcomes new baseball coach

Ken MacDonald — who works at Algonquin Regional High School — was recently named the school’s varsity baseball coach.

Man throws brick through Northborough Police Station window

The man, who is yet to be identified by the police, fled the scene and headed east on Route 20 towards Bartlett Street. 

Northborough resident to lead national music education group

Berklee College of Music's Cecil Adderley has been named president-elect of the National Association for Music Education. 

Spring egg hunt at Algonquin Regional

The Algonquin Regional High School’s National Honor Society will sponsor a spring egg hunt on Saturday, March 23, at 9 a.m.