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Despite fears, town clerks say they haven’t seen mail delays ahead of upcoming elections
Two area town clerks say the problem they face this election season is not a feared delay in ballots arriving via the mail, but rather, a crush of them.
Marston Greenhouses: A family business since the late 1800s
Shrewsbury - Tucked away off Main Street just a third of a mile from Ski Ward are a series of six greenhouses at 271 Spring St. They are open to the public from Easter until the first of November selling annuals, perennials and vegetable seedlings and are known as a great source for big tomato plants. The other half of the business continues year round for commercial and wholesale customers. Bill and Marion Marston, their sons James and Joseph, daughter-in-law Hana, and grandchildren Alix, 5, and Angelina, almost 3, all work together in the family business.
Magay & Barron Eye Center – Worcester optician provides stylish eyeglasses and personalized service
By Nancy Brumback, Contributing Writer
Business name: Magay & Barron Eye Center
Address: 460 Lincoln St., Worcester
Owners: Jim and Eddi Magay
Contact Information: 508-852-3760
www.magayandbarron.com
What services do you...
‘Chief Joseph’ embodies spirit of giving
Shrewsbury - According to Ellen Dolan, director of the Shrewsbury Public Library, Robert “Chief Joseph” Terkanian is one of the most generous and humble people she knows. Terkanian has just put the finishing touches on the landscaping, sculpture and art he donated to the newly renovated and expanded library building and grounds.
Children’s librarian dresses up to spark literary fun
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Roxanne Starkin fondly recalls her childhood when her mother was studying for her bachelor’s degree and carted her...
After crash last week, another truck hits Westborough bridge
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
Westborough - A semi truck hit the low train bridge over East Main St, March 17. This marks the second such...
Marlborough COVID-19 update as of March 24
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - The largest population center in the region, Marlborough has stood on the front lines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
Preservation work continues on Southborough’s historic Burnett-Garfield House
Southborough – Since the approval of a $970,000 preservation restriction on the Burnett-Garfield House in April 2016, crews have been working on the 84 Main St. estate, preserving it to its original 19th-century splendor. Owner Jon Delli Priscoli plans to transform the main house into a boutique bed and breakfast and restore the original St. Mark’s chapel, which he hopes to use for weddings and other services in the future.
Nawrocki named new principal of Advanced Math and Science Academy
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Mike Nawrocki is the newest principal of the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter school in Marlborough,...
A History of Northborough Schools
A History of Northborough Schools
Northborough’s school history began shortly after the town was incorporated in 1766. The town strongly believed in its duty to educate its citizens by providing public schools, starting with grammar schools and eventually opening a high school.
Former Shrewsbury resident is finally living her dream
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury/Cambridge – Former Shrewsbury resident Deb Peeples, 63, recently returned from a month-long residency at the Vermont Studio Center,...
CSI: Culley’s Septic Inc. – Specializing in Title 5 and pumping services
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Business name: CSI/Culley's Septic
Address: 107 Coburn Rd., Berlin
Owners: Jeff and Chrissi Curtis
Contact information: 508-366-5055, 978-838-0200
www.csiseptic.com
Berlin - Jeff and Chrissi...
Town of Southborough expresses appreciation to Assabet Valley students
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Southborough - Karen Galligan, director of the Southborough Department of Public Works, knew exactly who to call when she needed...
Spirited class of 2018 marks Hudson High’s 144th graduation exercises
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Hudson – Diplomas were presented to 169 class of 2018 graduates during a spirited ceremony June 3 at the...
New book on Westborough State Hospital details a complicated past
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – Katherine Anderson has long had an interest in abandoned buildings.
“My parents and my grandmother always loved them too,”...
Facing COVID-19 threat, superintendents close region’s schools
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Region - They spent much of the day on conference calls.
When the evening came, superintendents across the region were then...
And still they rise: The many lives, and deaths, of the South Grafton mills
Grafton – The revolution started with a river. The Blackstone River had no idea, of course, that it was to become a tireless laborer, the driving force that would keep the wheels of industry turning. But with a staggering drop of 438 feet over a 46-mile course, its powerful flow proved irresistible. Wherever the river went, so men and mills would follow.
Westborough student put her college plans ‘on ice’
Smith joins national tour of Disney on Ice over the next year
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – As many members of the Westborough...
Northborough resident uses his ‘Intervention’ experience to help others
Northborough - John Golden is celebrating 10 years of sobriety in February. But he wouldn’t have come this far, he said, without the help of a TV show.
AstraZeneca to close Westborough facility
Westborough - AstraZeneca has announced that it will be closing its facility located at 50 Otis St. at the end of 2015. As a result, 180 employees will be losing their jobs.