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With love and resources, nonprofit Pawsitively 4 Pink supports breast cancer patients in need

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Region - Just shy of a year old, the nonprofit organization, Pawsitively 4 Pink, has already made its mark raising...

POSTPONED – 2020 Mayor’s Charity Relief Ball to feature an Irish-inspired theme

By Catherine Twing, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Mayor Arthur Vigeant announced this afternoon that the Gala scheduled for Saturday, March 14 has been postponed. When Marlborough...

Shrewsbury COA director asks for patience with as senior center grapples with changes

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Changes are happening at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Council on Aging Director Hollie Lucht has...

Assabet grad pays it forward

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Jessica Purdy recently reached out to her alma mater, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, to set up...

Local first responders take part in Rapid Response Training

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Sadly, active shooter situations have become more common. Not only happening in schools but in churches, shopping...

Northborough town administrator shares FY2021 update with selectmen

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Town Administrator John Coderre shared an update of the FY2021 budget with the Board of Selectmen at...

Marlborough Police Chief gives overview of department’s initiatives

By Vicki Greene, Community Reporter Marlborough – Police Chief David Giorgi joined the city’s police force in 1999, and was promoted to chief three years...

Hudson musician trumpets the value of performing artists

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Hudson – The dictionary by Merriam-Webster defines “artist” in part as “one who professes and practices an imaginative art”...

Spotlight Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Design Center shines a light on what’s possible for...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Worcester – Immediately upon entering either of the dazzling showrooms of Spotlight Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Design Center, conveniently...

Hudson taps Rick DiPersio for police chief job

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson - The police chief job here will remain in familiar hands.  That’s the decision local selectmen made earlier this month...

‘Gone, but not forgotten’

Part two of a two part series on the historic 156 Pleasant St., Northborough home By Normand D. Corbin, Contributing Writer  Northborough - By 1890, Walter...

Shrewsbury Eagle Scout candidate adapts picnic tables for those with disabilities

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Boy Scout Troop 4 is on a roll. With a strong tradition of inspiring Scouts to reach...

Town administrator unveils rough draft warrant for Northborough Annual Town Meeting

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Town administrator John Coderre shared a preliminary draft of the warrant for the upcoming 2020 Annual Town...

Hudson school administrators hopeful despite challenges in crafting dual-language program

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson - Thirty Hudson Public Schools teachers and staff sat confused in a room last summer while a woman lectured...

Shrewsbury selectmen and town manager discuss potential zoning bylaw changes

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar introduced two potential zoning bylaw changes to the Board of Selectmen at their...

Funky Murphys Marlboro offers entertainment and a great value

By Catherine Twing, Contributing Writer Marlborough - As Marlborough’s downtown food scene continues to grow, few places match the entertainment and value patrons will find...

Trottier Middle School hosts third annual Polar Plunge in Southborough

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Southborough – On a cold and drizzly afternoon, 125 brave souls volunteered to plunge into the frigid waters of an...

Kids and young adults thrive at after school program in Northborough

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – On any given Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, September through May, the Thrive After School Community (TASC)...

Shrewsbury students learn the ‘P’s and Q’s’ of dining

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Manners do matter. Some may say that that they are old fashioned and antiquated but six youth...

Shrewsbury town planner visits with stakeholders to discuss town center rezoning

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Town Planner Bernard Cahill met with the Shrewsbury Town Center Association (STCA) Feb. 13. He has...