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Students leave Algonquin Regional High School on Feb. 10. Algonquin Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is currently raising money to support a pair of post-prom parties. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Expanded Via zone would include ARHS and downtown Northborough

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The recommendation calls for breaking Via's zone into two — one for Shrewsbury and one for Westborough and Northborough.

Westborough tax increase estimated at $969

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At the town’s annual Budget Summit on Jan. 30, the keyword was “impact” — as in the estimated tax impact for the average single-family home.
The Select Board approved a heavy vehicle exclusion for Summer Street. (photo/Laura Hayes)

MassDOT approves truck exclusion for Summer Street

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A heavy commercial vehicle exclusion on Summer Street has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
This house at 3 Baylor Ave. is among the projects under the supervision of the Affordable Housing Trust. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Westborough housing trust offers rental assistance programs

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The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) has two programs available for those needing help paying their rent.

Shrewsbury MBTA zoning referendum set for February 4

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Shrewsbury voters will head to the polls on Feb. 4 to determine whether the town will stick with the MBTA zoning approved by Town Meeting.
With expansion plans off the table, the Westborough Public Library’s Building Committee will work on a price proposal for spring Town Meeting. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Warrant includes library repair project, special education reserve account

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Requests to establish a special education reserve account and an enterprise fund for waste management will be articles on the warrant.

Kerri Martinek resigns from Planning Board

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Chair Kerri Martinek announced that she will be resigning from the Planning Board during the board’s meeting on Jan. 21.

Interest expressed in White Cliffs mansion

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After recent news articles about the White Cliffs mansion, town leaders have received interest from a couple of parties.
This map shows the proposed BWALT trail running from Framingham to Worcester. (Photo/Courtesy Town of Northborough)

Northborough sends letters of support for BWALT project

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Northborough leaders recently sent letters voicing their support of the Boston Worcester Air Line Trail (BWALT) project.
This map shows the six sections of the BWALT in Westborough. (Photo/Courtesy Town of Westborough)

Opponents challenge BWALT feasibility study

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What is the Boston Worcester Airline Trail (BWALT)? How long could it take? How much would it cost?

Races for Select Board, School Committee in Westborough election

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Here is the list of candidates for the Annual Town Election, as of Tuesday, Jan. 21 (the last day to submit signed nomination papers). Their nomination papers have been certified.
Northborough voters headed to Melican Middle School to cast their ballots on Tuesday. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Nomination papers for Northborough election available

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Nomination papers are now available for the annual Northborough election on Tuesday, May 13 with a deadline to return of March 25.

After lengthy court process, challenge to Beal Commons project dismissed

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"The Planning Board decision to grant the special permits approving the Beal Commons project was reasonable."

Community Center costs remain a question

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A meeting about the community center project provided some updates and answers, but some questions still remain.

Temporary Grafton clerk named following resignation

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Mike Jennette has been appointed temporary town clerk, following the resignation of Kandy Lavallee on Dec. 20.
The Police Department’s f iring range will undergo a cleanup, thanks for $52,000 in ARPA funds. (Photo/Courtesy of Westborough Police)

Westborough Police to use ARPA funds to clean up firing range

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A long-standing issue with the Westborough Police Department’s firing range may soon be resolved, thanks to funds from the ARPA.
Drone photography shows the Northborough tree in downtown. (Photo/Tami White)

Northborough boards discuss business friendliness

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The town’s economic health and goals for future growth were front and center during a joint meeting on Dec. 11.
A rendering of the proposed senior living facility at 39-43 King Street. (Photo/Courtesy Town of Northborough)

Concerns voiced about proposed 66-unit senior living facility

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Concerns about a senior living facility were voiced by members of the Zoning Board of Appeals during their Jan. 6 meeting.
A paved path connects Lyman and East Main streets. Near the Lyman Street entrance is a kiosk with a small section of the old BWALT trolley tracks. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Joint meeting to discuss BWALT multi-use trail

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Those wishing to learn about the future development of the BWALT multi-use trail are encouraged to come to a joint meeting
Edgemere Park in Shrewsbury is due for upgrades. (Photo/Tami White)

Shrewsbury awarded $58,000 to upgrade Edgemere Park

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Shrewsbury has been awarded $58,000 by the Massachusetts Office of Disability to make improvements to Edgemere Park.