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Community Advocate February 24, 2023

In this week's edition read Saint John’s students lead the way in robotics

Kickball tournament scores for charity

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Sixteen teams vied to take the top spot at the 20th annual Snowflake Charity Kickball Tournament on Feb. 18.

After nearly a century, Wildwood closes its doors

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At the Wildwood steakhouse restaurant on Boston Post Road East, about 40 customers waited for the doors to open Saturday evening.

Newspapers were delivered on skis after big Shrewsbury snowstorm

As New England endures another winter, we can look back at how fortunate we are to have the snow removal services we do today.

Feedback Earth in Grafton reopens following fire on roof

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Feedback Earth at 109 Creeper Hill Road has resumed operations following a fire on its roof on Jan. 30.

Marlborough police caution against theft groups

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The Marlborough Police Department is warning residents about “theft groups” involving multiple people targeting wallets in bags.

Community Advocate February 17, 2023

in this week's edition read Algonquin coaches talk about proposed athletic complex

Grand jury indicts two people in fatal Shrewsbury hit-and-run

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Jerry Santiago Jr., 25, of Worcester, and Justina Riopelle, 22, of Worcester, was indicted by a grand jury related to a fatal hit-and-run.

“Doughboy” statue has stood tall in Marlborough for nearly a century

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Commonly known as “The Doughboy,” this sculpture entitled “Lest We Forget, World War I Memorial" was created by John Gabriel Hardy, Sr.

Towns may go regional with emergency dispatch calls

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Four communities — Grafton, Hopkinton, Southborough and Westborough — are considering the formation of a regional emergency dispatch center.

Northborough police search for missing 15-year-old

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Michael Davis Jr., 15, was last seen in the Northborough area the evening of Feb. 9 and has been reported missing.

Tulip poplar tree at Grafton’s Houlden Farm has a long and storied history

In Grafton, residents have farms bustling with activity, even to this day. At Houlden Farm, there’s a tree with ties to the Revolutionary War.

New Westboro Auto Body is known for quality work and quick turnaround times

Luis Da Silva purchased New Westboro Auto Body in 2022 following almost 20 years of experience working at other body shops.

Luis Santos found guilty in 2019 murder

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The jury found Luis Santos, 26, guilty of murder in the first degree and carrying a firearm without a license.

Northborough resident, athletic trainer charged for alleged assault

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Damon Amato, 32, of Northborough, has been arraigned on three counts of indecent assault and battery on persons over the age of 14.

Trial of Luis Santos in 2019 Hudson murder concludes

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The trial of Luis Santos, 26, has come to a close. Santos was indicted with murder and carrying a firearm without a license.

MassDOT announces projects for Fruit Street, Flanders Road bridges

A new bridge for Fruit Street and a “rehabilitated” bridge for Flanders Road will be among the first projects to be undertaken by MassDOT.

Law enforcement searches Sudbury Reservoir for missing man

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Officials are searching for Jeffrey Allard, 57, of Ware, who was last seen leaving a medical facility in Marlborough. 

The lure of the Westboro Speedway

The roar of the engines, squeal of wheels, and clouds of dust captivated fans at the Westboro Speedway for nearly four decades

Crossroads Continuum to open new training facility for adults with autism

Crossroads Continuum will expand its offerings as it opens its adult center in the spring of 2023 when it opens the Commons Program.