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Grafton beats Hudson in early season basketball matchup

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GRAFTON/HUDSON - The Grafton Boys Basketball team defeated Hudson by a score of 77-64, Saturday, notching an early season win at home against the...
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Shrewsbury talks post-secondary program for special education students

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SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Public Schools want to create a post-secondary program to support students ages 18 to 22 who require special education services.  The...

Hospitals respond to Attorney General’s report on proposed MGB expansion

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REGION - A report from state Attorney General Maura Healey last month highlighted elements of the ongoing debate over a proposed Mass General Brigham...
SEDP operates an after-school program at Finn Elementary School. Photo/Laura Hayes

Southborough School Committee delays decision on extended day program

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The Public Schools of Southborough is recommending that the district start its own extended day program next school year.

Patrick Subaru plans move to Rt. 9, South Street intersection

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SHREWSBURY – Patrick Subaru plans to relocate to a new site near the intersection of Route 9 and South Street. “We’re very excited about this...

Region wakes to snowy scenes after light snowfall

REGION - The region woke Thursday, to some of this winter’s first accumulated snowfall.  Though not a major storm, flurries drifted in on Wednesday and...

Shrewsbury residents provide feedback on proposed Beal project

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SHREWSBURY – Residents had a chance to weigh-in and ask questions, Tuesday, about a proposed mixed-use project at the former Maj. Howard W. Beal...

Girl Scouts to help build pollinator garden at Shrewsbury’s Dean Park

SHREWSBURY - Dean Park in Shrewsbury is getting a new garden of pollinator-friendly plants thanks to a grant and the help of the local...
Drone photos of Westborough State Hospital campus

Westborough State Hospital

WESTBOROUGH - Drone photography recently captured an aerial view of part of the old Westborough State Hospital campus. The State Hospital remained open for...

Santa to return to Lake Quinsigamond for jet ski run

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SHREWSBURY – Santa Claus is coming to Lake Quinsigamond.  The Lake Quinsigamond Santa Run, which is hosted by the Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association, will run...

Santa returns to Southborough via helicopter

SOUTHBOROUGH – Families flocked to St. Mark’s School field on Dec. 4 for the return of a spectacular sight at Southborough’s 44th annual Santa...

Northborough builds path to help kids get to Peaslee swings

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NORTHBOROUGH – All of the playgrounds at Northborough schools will now be equally accessible after the school district helped build a ramp to a...

Northborough celebrates holidays with expanded ‘Light up Northborough’ event

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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...

Shrewsbury holds ‘Light the Common,’ ‘Yuletide Market’ events

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SHREWSBURY – With a flip of a switch, Shrewsbury’s Town Center was filled with the glow of holiday lights wrapped around trees, Dec. 4.  That...
Algonquin’s Todd Brogna wears a mask during a game in last year’s winter sports season. Student athletes across the region will be back in masks this winter in accordance with state guidance.

Area teams take stock of COVID-19 guidelines as winter season starts

REGION - Players, coaches and fans will be masked. But other familiar elements of the high school winter sports experience will return to normal...

Shrewsbury reacts as Baker, Polito say they will not seek third term

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SHREWSBURY – Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced, Wednesday, that they will not seek re-election to a third term in 2022.  Back...

Shrewsbury selectmen approve plan for ARPA funds

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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 prepares for winter with stroll, parade, tree lighting

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WESTBOROUGH – Holiday shopping in Westborough officially began Nov. 28 when the Winter Stroll returned with over 45 businesses participating throughout the town.  Businesses offered...

Juniper Hill Golf Course celebrates success of Turkey Day fundraiser

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NORTHBOROUGH - Juniper Hill Golf Course recently raised $2,341 in cash, checks and supermarket gift cards to be donated to a variety of local...

Man found dead in pond following multi-agency search

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SHREWSBURY – A man was found in a pond following an extensive search throughout the night of Nov. 24. According to a Shrewsbury Police Department...