Byline Stories - News

Southborough - Dr. Paul Hart, a Southborough resident for nine years, started a free medical clinic in Worcester 16 years ago.

Shrewsbury - Like many kids, 18-year-old Deanna Tomasetta tried her hand at soccer and other sports as a child, but for some reason, nothing really appealed to her.

Westborough - For middle school students living in a community such as Westborough, life can sometimes be a bit sheltered. But at the Mill Pond School, home to the district's grade four through six students, the philosophy is to look beyond the town's borders and be of service to others.

Northborough - Years ago, Jack Shanahan recorded albums in Los Angeles. His band, "Jack & Present Company," toured New England and his songs were winning Billboard awards for composition. Realizing dreams of stardom was not a farfetched idea.

Westborough – On June 28, the Board of Selectmen held what Chair Lydia Goldblatt called one of many public hearings in Westborough regarding the development of a bulk transfer facility proposed by CSX Transportation Inc. and its transfer affiliate, TRANSFLO Terminal Services.

While the end of a school year brings many opportunities to showcase student work, there is a unique way some talents are exhibited at Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS). All year, a group of students gathers each Wednesday after school to create their award-winning magazine, "Sachem."

Shrewsbury - In the words of Jacob (Jake) Boudreau's parents, Jim and Kristen, "Jake was a happy, healthy 5-year-old boy until he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer.

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury resident Paul German was only 7 when he and his younger brother started singing for church radio broadcasts, while their mother played the piano. Little did he know that belting out songs would become something that would perpetually enrich his life.

Westborough – A number of local government officials, representatives from municipal groups and interested members of the public gathered June 15 at Westborough High School to discuss a number of issues facing the 37 municipalities in the Interstate-495 corridor region.

Northborough - Allison Lane, recreation director for the town of Northborough, announced during the June 27 Board of Selectmen meeting that the town has received a grant to help promote a healthy lifestyle among the town's youth.

Shrewsbury - Attorney John Collins of Shrewsbury actively serves as an inspiring community member as he participates in many volunteer positions, including as general counsel on the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and a member of the Shrewsbury Board of Health.

Westborough - A Farmers" Market will open for the first time Thursday, June 30, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Evangelical Congregational Church of Westborough, located on the corner of Main and Church streets.

Shrewsbury - Love, respect, always. That was the mantra of JR Thomas, a beloved local business owner, health and fitness instructor, and former coach and educator at St. John's High School.

Westborough – Now that the Westborough State Hospital complex is closed, someone will develop the property, but who that will be and what will occur there is still up in the air.

Alt.Re Development LLC, a company developing two Marlborough projects, appeared before the City Council June 20 to ask that conditions for the special permits for those projects be changed.

Before the sun comes up, Marcelo Silva is scouting produce markets in Boston and Everett, the Boston Fish Pier and meat markets, loading the best products he can find on his refrigerated truck.

Northborough - When Northborough was incorporated in the 18th century, it was originally part of what is now neighboring Marlborough and Westborough.

It is easy to be under the impression that most seniors spend their final semester of high school writing papers, studying for final exams and perhaps planning a prank or two.

One of the benefits of living in suburban New England is the many state parks, reservoirs and hiking trails available to the public.

As conflict and poverty plague the world, one group of women knits to improve the lives of others and spread world peace.