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This week’s issue – July 31, 2020
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All-girls Scouts BSA troop forms in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – Troop 7114, Shrewsbury’s first all-girls Scouts BSA troop, held its first meeting on Tuesday, marking a milestone for both troop members and...
Southborough reports a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Woodward
According to the district COVID-19 dashboard, there have been a total of 24 cases at Woodward so far in the school year as of Sept. 16.
Northborough public art exhibition now up for auction
A series of doors decorated by area artists as part of Northborough's "Go Out Doors - Northborough" exhibition are now up for auction.
Westborough gardener was internationally known for her iris hybrids
Row upon row of rainbow-hued irises bordered the long lane to the Westboro home of internationally acclaimed iris hybridizer Bee Warburton.
‘Custer Cars’ were a popular ride at Shrewsbury amusement park
One of the many rides that White City Amusement Park in Shrewsbury featured was the “Custer Cars,” which went around a track.
Small Stones Festival of the Arts announces virtual art exhibit
Grafton - The 2020 Small Stones Festival of the Arts (SSFA) will present an online juried fine art and photography exhibit with a live...
Shrewsbury Senior Center hosts Valentine’s Day bingo
SHREWSBURY - The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center hosted a Valentine’s themed bingo for resident seniors on Monday.
Dozens of seniors were in attendance,...
Kane Elementary School
MARLBOROUGH - Drone photography shows solar panels on the roof of Kane Elementary School in Marlborough. The new solar system went live in August...
Community Harvest Project adapts to COVID-19
By Abbey Basile, Contributing Writer
Grafton - The Community Harvest Project (CHP) - a nonprofit farm that grows and harvests fresh fruits and vegetables for...
Shrewsbury selectmen approve plan for ARPA funds
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury plans to use a portion of the funds it is receiving through the American Rescue Plan Act on mental health services.
Town...
Westborough Golf Club
WESTBOROUGH - Drone photography captured a colorful view of the Westborough Golf Club late last month. Located at 121 West Main Street, the Golf...
Westborough High School student takes action for environmental health
By Caroline White, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Westborough High School has its very own climate change activist! Bridget Lord is an ambitious and dedicated junior...
Westborough Volleyball hosts the ‘Dig Pink’ cancer awareness event
By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Rangers Volleyball team raised money for breast cancer awareness on its way to a 3-0...
Random social media post spurs local man to help a friend
3D printer helps solve pill bottle dilemma
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Few would dispute the perceived dichotomy of the value of social media,...
Shrewsbury Fire Department hosts annual Firefighter Awards Ceremony
Residents gathered at the Shrewsbury Fire Department on Aug. 9 for the annual Firefighter Awards Ceremony. Read more about the awards.
Westborough’s Edward Howe Forbush dedicated his life to birds
Flashes of scarlet, bright blue, yellow, orange and black— the feathers on century-old birds still fascinate.
Boundary Street, Senior Center among potential dog park locations
Officials presented four options for a potential dog park on Oct. 11. Residents voiced their support for Boundary St. and Bearfoot Rd.
Why did we name our town Hudson?
Hudson was a minister, historian and public servant. For four years he was a member of the House of Representatives.
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.