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‘Gone, but not forgotten’
Part one of a two part series on the historic 156 Pleasant St., Northborough home
By Normand D. Corbin, Contributing Writer
Northborough - The historic farm...
Witches, Wizards (and Muggles) have vacation fun in Northborough
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Northborough – The weather was anything but magical on Feb. 18 when roughly 80 witches, wizards and Muggles (someone...
Dignitaries gather for ‘Topping Off’ Ceremony at the new Beal School site in Shrewsbury
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – A significant milestone was reached Feb. 14 at the building site of the new Major Howard W. Beal...
SELCO announces two major capital initiatives
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Michael Hale, general manager of Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO), and Jackie Pratt, SELCO marketing &...
E.W. Gemme & Sons Co., Inc. in Grafton
Over a century of superior painting and decorator services
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Grafton – For over 100 years, the Gemme family has provided its...
Westborough Girl Scout Troop 11130 achieves Silver Award
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Westborough - This past year has been quite busy for the girls in Troop 11130 as they achieved their Girl...
Students learn basics of coding with LEGO Robots
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Southborough – On Feb. 10 students in Jen Turieo’s fifth grade class at the Margaret A. Neary Elementary School...
Marlborough Public Library hosts session on new $23.7 million renovation
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
Marlborough — Marlborough Public Library recently hosted three public information sessions to review the new exterior and interior design for...
Dr. Drizzle teaches Northborough students that the impossible is possible
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Northborough – St. Bernadette School Principal Deborah O'Neil was thrilled to welcome Dr. Drizzle, also known as renowned STEM...
Jeff’s Place offers a ‘home’ to grieve and heal
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer
Region - When her brother, Jeff, died almost 40 years ago, Jenny Kaplan became a bereaved sibling. But, she said,...
Westborough Public Library hopeful that state approves funds for expansion
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Renovations to and expansions of the Westborough Public Library will happen sooner than expected, according to Library Director...
Shrewsbury’s Lego Robotics team “Shooting Stars” wins Best Presentation prize
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - The “Shooting Stars,” an all-girl Lego Robotics Team from Shrewsbury is aptly named. The sky is the...
Shrewsbury Town Clerk’s Office releases Annual Town Election and Town Meeting information
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Town Clerk Sandra Wright recently shared voter information as well as a timeline of important dates for...
Former Patriot shares his story of substance abuse with Marlborough families
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - “Seven hundred seventh and eighth graders were focused, serious and appreciative for an hour during this presentation,” exclaimed...
Westborough High’s Hitzenbuhler returns after studying climate change in Antarctica
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer
Westborough - As news of climate change becomes more urgent by the day, one Westborough educator is doing something about...
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...
Committee advocates for Community Preservation Act in Shrewsbury
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – A committee has formed to advocate for the town of Shrewsbury to adopt the Community Preservation Act...
Westborough Veterans Advisory Board aims to reach out to veterans and families
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter
Westborough – Last November, the Westborough Veterans’ Advisory Board (WVAB) oversaw the display of 700 American flags on the town’s...
RE/MAX agents Gary Kelley and Sue Gordon
Spring is a great time to sell your home
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Right now, inventory is low and people are clamoring...
Advanced Math and Science Charter School Hosts Winter Arts Night
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Being a nationally ranked school known for its progressive and challenging STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum,...