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Westborough Rangers win the MIAA Division II Championships
The Westborough High School volleyball team are state champions after they beat King Philip in the MIAA Division II finals 3-0.
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.
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.
High school scoreboard: Shrewsbury baseball, Hudson softball win early-season tournaments
The spring sports season rumbled onward last week, with teams playing through their April Break schedules.
Community Advocate February 23, 2024
In this week's edition read how Segway helps Westborough resident move around again. Beal Commons appeal back in court on Feb. 29.
Selection, satisfaction key at Spotlight Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Design Center
Spotlight’s incredible selection means that the company helps people with different budgets. From affordable cabinetry to high-end options, Spotlight has you covered.
A look inside Shrewsbury’s new police station
It’s been nearly a year since the groundbreaking of the new Shrewsbury Police Station. Since, visitors to the Shrewsbury Town Hall ...
Northborough celebrates holidays with expanded ‘Light up Northborough’ event
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...
Community Advocate April 5, 2024
In this week's edition read Eggstravaganza! Egg hunt draws hundreds of local kids. Westborough officials ponder possible sewer moratorium.
Eighth graders use Lego bricks to solve real-world issues
For at least one group of area students, Lego products are more than toys. Indeed, they’re a tool to help solve real world problems.
Farming legacy still visible within Northborough’s Bearfoot Road industrial area
Before Interstate 290 existed and the businesses along Bearfoot Road were built, there was a 120-acre farm owned by the Sparrow family.
Future Watch: Willard museum sets its sights on the next 50 years
If the Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton could fast-forward 50 years, what would its future look like?
Marlborough firefighters battle apartment fire at the Heights
The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a fire at the Heights at Marlborough apartment complex at 38 Briarwood Lane on Sept. 19.
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.
Women of Note choir will hold guest night in Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH - A longtime Hudson-based a cappella choir has relocated to Northborough. Now, Women of Note is planning a guest night to take place...
Local volunteers contribute to Afghan refugee resettlement effort
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
HUDSON - Volunteers are hard at work at Hudson’s Fresh Start Furniture Bank helping resettle a steady stream of Afghan...
Nature Notes: Nature in books for the holidays
With the gift-giving season nearly upon us, the question once again is: how to give nature to the special people in your life?
Westborough spring sports back in action
WESTBOROUGH – Drone photography shows baseball players taking the field at Westborough High School. Local athletics facilities across the region are bustling again as...
Early automotive travel in Shrewsbury was not always appreciated
As cars with all kinds of technology are the rage, we sometimes forget that there was a time not so long ago when they didn’t even exist.