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Shrewsbury officer, cancer survivor participates in Pink Patch Project
Started in California, the Pink Patch Project is a campaign designed to bring awareness to breast cancer. It includes over 750 agencies.
Quality is a time-honored tradition at E.W. Gemme & Sons Co. Inc.
The Grafton-based painting company has had success and longevity by focusing on one very basic principle: quality.
Original Piccadilly Pub was a ‘beloved watering hole’ in downtown Westborough
The first Piccadilly Pub became a beloved watering hole, begun at the downtown rotary in 1973 by William C. (Billy) Martin.
Paula Kane, called “PK,” was a well-known employee there from 1982 to 2007.
Southborough’s Second Meeting House dates back over two centuries
In 1806, the town constructed the Second Meeting House on the site of the first house but the structure was replaced with a longer building.
Assabet Valley kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
Assabet's second superintendent recalled his experiences as part of Assabet’s 50th anniversary building rededication on Nov. 3.
Nature Notes: Corpse flower & local relatives
The corpse flower typically blooms for 2-3 days after many years of repeatedly producing huge leaves and then dying back to the ground.
Shrewsbury couple takes to the streets – all of them!
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury couple Laura Moore Spangenberg and her husband Scott love walking. To pass the time during the...
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Kickball tournament scores for charity
Sixteen teams vied to take the top spot at the 20th annual Snowflake Charity Kickball Tournament on Feb. 18.
Edgemere enters new era
SHREWSBURY - Drone photography shows construction continuing at the old site of Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Drive-In Theater. The sprawling lot overlooking Lake Quinsigamond had delighted...
Local athletes taking part in Boston Marathon
The 128th running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 15. Here's a list of runner from the area.
Community Advocate January 5, 2024
In this week's edition read Chief Lyver retires after over 40 years with Northborough. 40B project heads to Zoning Board ofAppeals.
Shrewsbury police, loved ones mourn the loss of Sergeant Jim Carlin
The family and former colleagues of retired Shrewsbury Police Sergeant Jim Carlin are mourning his loss after he passed away Oct. 22.
Big Y to open in Westborough
According to several Connecticut-based media outlets, the supermarket chain Big Y is planning to open at 290 Turnpike Road.
Harte’s Home opens in Auburn
Harte’s Home will be located at 771 Washington St. The store had a soft opening in December with plans for a grand opening later in the month.
Community Advocate March 10, 2023
In this week's edition read Bus drivers stage informational picket over stalled contract
Community celebrates the Spirit of Shrewsbury
Residents were all smiles this weekend as the Spirit of Shrewsbury returned in full swing this year. Read more about the event this year.
Southborough School Committee delays decision on extended day program
The Public Schools of Southborough is recommending that the district start its own extended day program next school year.
High school scoreboard: AMSA pitcher tosses no-hitter, Shrewsbury baseball soars
The spring sports season is now in full swing more than halfway through the month of April. A number of teams had strong performances.
Demolition of Mass. Pike bridge begins early May
The demolition of the Fruit Street bridge in Hopkinton as part of the I-495 and Mass. Pike Interchange Improvements Project.