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City Council approves site plans for former Rowe Funeral Home

Most council members joined neighbors in objection to the plans, which currently calls for the demolition of the former Rowe Funeral Home.

MJB Plumbing expands plumbing and gas fitting services to central Massachusetts

Michael Bluyus has been a licensed plumber since 2009 and started his business, MJB Plumbing, in 2012. It was originally based in Newton.

Famed educator from Westborough met a tragic end

Mary Ann Brigham was recognized as one of the leading educators in the United States from the 1860s through the 1880s.

Residents voice concerns about 40B development in Grafton

A proposed 40B housing development for 59 Pleasant St. – called The Reserve at Grafton Commons – has drawn concern from Grafton residents.

Community Advocate April 7, 2023

Northborough Legion honors World War II veteran. “Perry” Sacco owned two restaurants in Northborough and one in Worcester. He is also a veteran of World WarII, and he just turned 100 years old.

Local runners to participate in Boston Marathon

The 127th running of the Boston Marathon will take place Monday, April 17. Read the local runners from the region who will be participating.

Westborough woman dies in house fire on Belknap Street

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Firefighters responded to a fire on 55 Belknap Street in Westborough that ultimately led to the death of an elderly woman early Monday afternoon. 

Hearty tennis quartet from Hudson play outside year-round

Those who are passionate about the sport of tennis love to play year-round. They play outdoors from spring to fall and inside in the winter.

Northborough’s Evangelical Congregational Meeting House is now a private home

The building was completed in 1832 as the Evangelical Congregational Meeting House on land donated by Asa Fay.

Shrewsbury DECA team finds success in inaugural year

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Five state finalists from the Shrewsbury DECA have qualified for the International Career Development Conference.

Dek hockey rink in Marlborough scheduled to open in spring

The Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park off Concord Road is starting to take shape. The rink is scheduled to open sometime this spring.

Community Advocate March 31, 2023

Bill Linnane begins another chapter with library. Over the past several years, Bill Linnane has gotten to know Westborough, including its public library, quite well. The roof. The windows. The one and only restroom.

Clinton Savings Bank opens seventh branch in Shrewsbury

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Clinton Savings Bank has officially opened its doors for its new branch in Shrewsbury at Edgemere Crossing at Flint Pond.

The Food Farm was an early Shrewsbury supermarket

The Food Farm, as can be seen from the photograph, was located “in Fairlawn in Shrewsbury on the Pike" and was in operation into the 1960s.

Marlborough resident leads Massachusetts Senior Games

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For the first time in six years, there is new leadership at the Massachusetts Senior Games. Dennis Pollard was recently elected as chairman.

Community Advocate March 24, 2023

In this week's edition read Colonials victorious!

Tip money stolen from Uhlman’s Ice Cream shop in Westborough

Someone broke into the Uhlman’s Ice Cream shop and truck at 234 East Main St. recently and stole tip money and cow coins.

“The Volunteer” stands proudly at Marlborough’s Spanish-American War Memorial

“The Volunteer” is the Spanish-American War Memorial standing by the Marlborough library, the First Baptist Church and the Chair of Honor.

Colonials hockey team wins state championship

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Shrewsbury High School captured its first-ever girls’ hockey State Championship with a 4-1 win over top-seeded St. Mary’s of Lynn, at TD Garden.

Four wheels, two people, one goal: Northborough friends bike up East Coast to help...

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When Jim Bruce is midway through a long bike ride, he doesn’t think about his aching muscles, tired body, or the many miles ahead.