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Westborough - If you'se been having a fun, but rather lazy, summer, maybe it's time to do something a little bit more active. Thanks to the second annual Westborough Sprint Triathlon, to be held Sunday, Aug. 14, at Westborough State Hospital, 288 Lyman St., you don's have to go far to do so.

Shrewsbury - After an initial jolt of disappointment, officials of Shrewsbury's Public Library are now voicing optimism about receiving funds to renovate the aging building.

Westborough - Award-winning artist Sandra McCaw, who resides in Westborough, has dreamed of being an artist ever since she can remember.

Marlborough - Golfers are notorious for playing in just about all sorts of weather, so when 144 of them gathered at the Marlborough Country Club July 18, they were not fazed by the hot and humid conditions.

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury resident John Cantor rises before dawn every Saturday. He grabs part of his early jazz CD collection and heads to the WCUW community radio station in Worcester, where he's the volunteer host of a weekly show.

Marlborough- Marlborough has developed in recent years with the migration of many corporate headquarters and offices that have moved into the city.

Bishop Robert McManus has led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester for seven years. During that time, he's experienced a number of highpoints, and endured some disappointments.

Westborough – As a young girl growing up in Worcester, Karen Amlaw loved to sing. But because her voice was, as she described it, "really big," Amlaw, who now resides in Westborough, was forbidden by her family to practice inside.

Westborough - The town of Westborough has been charging substantially less for plumbing and gas fees than surrounding communities. As a result, Building Commissioner Tin Htway presented a proposal to the selectmen at their July 12 meeting that would raise those fees to be more in line with what other towns are charging. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to approve the proposal.

Shrewsbury - At its July 12 meeting, Shrewsbury's Board of Selectmen heard from a local jeweler who is concerned that a new business offering to pay "cash for gold" items will negatively impact his operations.

Marlborough - A proposed cancer treatment wing to be built at Marlborough Hospital received initial approval from both city officials and residents at a public forum held during the July 18 Marlborough City Council meeting.

Westborough – Westborough resident Luis Torres, 75, has more energy and zest for life than people half his age. He still has the crisp demeanor of one who has served in the Army for a long time.

Shrewsbury - With the end of the recent school year came the end of a decades-long career in the Shrewsbury school system. In June, longtime and beloved custodian Robert LeDoux hung up his tools for the final time.

Shrewsbury – Back in the days of Camelot, John F. Kennedy wrote an executive order establishing the Peace Corps as a volunteer program with a three-part mission of providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United State understand American culture, and helping Americans understand other cultures.

Hannah Iaccarino, Shrewsbury resident and Dartmouth College student, is one of a 13-member crew spending summer vacation traveling across the country in the seventh annual Big Green Bus tour.

Pedro Trovo, who has worked for two-and-a-half years for The Wheelchair Recycler, is a man on a mission.

The Board of Selectmen will be without one of its senior members, as Santino Parente has announced that he is resigning from the Board of Selectmen, effective immediately.

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing during its July 12 meeting with officials from CSX Transportation (CSX) and its transfer affiliate, TRANSFLO Terminal Services to discuss safety measures that will be implemented at CSX's proposed new terminal for 19 Walkup Drive.

Marlborough – Five Marlborough high school seniors will be receiving some financial assistance as they go on to the next step of their education, thanks to the generosity of their fellow residents.

By Joan Goodchild Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Sherwood Middle School is finished with its 2010-2011 school year, but the building is still alive with students this...