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Northborough celebrates holidays with expanded ‘Light up Northborough’ event
NORTHBOROUGH - Hundreds of Northborough community members filled Blake Street on Dec. 4 for this year’s “Light Up Northborough” event.
After a virtual tree lighting...
Westborough Golf Club has endured for more than a century
The newly created Westborough Country Club bought the Pollard estate and large farmhouse in April 1921.The club built a complete recreation facility, featuring croquet, badminton, clay tennis courts, and a golf course.
Shrewsbury native competes on ‘The Voice’
From singing with the SHS Acapella Choir to now performing on “The Voice,” Cara Brindisi continues to follow “the greatest honor of her life.”
Hudson teacher participates in COVID vaccine trial, recounts experiences
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Hudson - Struggling through an unprecedented semester of teaching, Hudson High School educator Amy Plackowski is also playing a small...
Fourth of July activities in the area
With the 4th of July around the corner, check out these local events in the area to celebrate Independence Day.
Marlborough resident killed in Army helicopter crash
Marlborough - According to U.S. Army officials, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan S. Ghabour, a 27-year-old from Marlborough, was one of five soldiers killed...
Selectmen view site plan for proposed Mass General Brigham medical center
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Selectmen spent part of their April 27 meeting reviewing the site plan for an outpatient medical facility proposed by...
Apex Entertainment Center offers exciting activities for the whole family
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - The Apex Entertainment Center is a 100,000 square foot space of pure fun.
Indoor attractions include an arcade, go-kart...
Westborough Town Clerk stresses suspension of marriage intentions is temporary
They just need time to prepare for elections
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – A Town Clerk’s office can often be one of the busiest...
Fales school honors celebrated Westborough teacher
The first Annie E. Fales Elementary School opened on Eli Whitney Street on Dec. 2, 1963. A new Fales School reopened on Nov. 15.
Shamrock, educator and proud product of Marlborough
The Marlboro Shamrocks call Kelleher Field home. Shamrock linebacker Will Soto does too – but he means it literally.
Hudson moves forward with Riverwalk improvement project
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
HUDSON - Crews were busy pouring concrete for the new paths to the South Street Riverwalk at Cellucci Park off...
Marlborough student wins major scholarship for Women in STEM
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Rising to the top of a dozen high-caliber candidates, Marlborough resident Kaya Dorogi was recently announced as the...
UPDATE: Newly vaccine-eligible teens/pre-teens flock to local COVID vaccine sites
UPDATE: the Baker-Polito Administration announced May 17 that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the...
Marlborough Fire Department bids farewell to longtime Captain
Promotion and other retirements announced
By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Marlborough Fire Chief Kevin Breen recently announced the retirements of several longtime members of...
Avidia Bank president and CEO Mark O’Connell to retire in 2023
Avidia Bank has announced that President and CEO Mark O’Connell will retire in May of next year, capping a 35-year career with the bank.
Brigham Street Old Burial Ground is final resting place for many early Northborough residents
Upon first glance at the Brigham Street Old Burial Ground, it does not look like much more than a grassy, wooded lot.
Fire ended 20-year run of Westborough’s Red Barn Theatre
On April 29, 1958, a fire caused by a faulty refrigeration unit leveled the playhouse. All the stage props and costumes were destroyed.
STERIS Corp. appeals Northborough Planning Board’s permit denial
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH - STERIS Corp. has filed an appeal after the Northborough Planning Board denied its site plan and groundwater...
Trial date set for former Westborough man accused of killing his mother
Daniel Uhlman, 53, will be tried in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn on Aug. 19. A “trial readiness” hearing is scheduled for July 12.