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Amyot to step down as Westborough’s library director
Maureen Amyot will be stepping down as director of the Westborough Public Library for a job with the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners.
Northborough votes to purchase 432 Whitney St.
Night two of Northborough's Town Meeting ended with residents voting to purchase a parcel at 432 Whitney St.
Westborough’s stormwater fee to take effect July 1
After more than two years of development, the town of Westborough's Stormwater Utility will take effect on July 1.
Candidates’ Night in Southborough April 25
The Trustees of the Southborough Library will hold a Candidates’ Night at Cordavile Hall, 9 Cordaville Road, on Thursday, April 25.
Town Meeting article asks for $540K to replace police station siding
Town Meeting will weigh in on an appropriation of $540,000 to replace the siding and trim of the Northborough Police Station.
Westborough imposes sewer moratorium
It’s official – Westborough will have a sewer moratorium for the next year following a Select Board meeting April 9.
Citizens’ petition to disband Design Review Committee
A citizens’ petition heading to Town Meeting on April 22 would terminate the Northborough Design Review Committee.
Westborough Youth and Family Services to operate under new model
Westborough Youth and Family Services provides mental health and substance abuse counseling, prevention and education programs.
Races shape up in Grafton’s town election
There will be contested races for Select Board and School Committee in this year’s Town Election on Tuesday, May 21.
‘Safety zone’ lights in front of ARHS to remain until 9 p.m.
The hours of a safety zone in front of Algonquin Regional High School will remain. The topic came up during the March 25 Select Board meeting.
Shrewsbury tests new trash bags ahead of trash hauler change
Shrewsbury's Department of Public Works is currently conducting a survey on the pay-as-you-throw bag program.
Westborough prepares for Pay as You Throw program
Pay as You Throw (PAYT) will soon become part of Westborough residents’ trash and recycling disposal routine.
Shrewsbury seeks to invest $10 million in South Street DPW facility
Shrewsbury seeks to invest roughly $10 million into work at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility at 207 and 211 South St.
Races shape up for Southborough election
There will be races for Select Board and the Regional School Committee when the town holds its town election on Tuesday, May 14.
Beal Commons appeal will head to trial
The appeal of the Beal Commons project will be heading to trial. Beal Commons is a proposed 53-unit, 7,000-square-foot development.
Article requests $1.7M in CPA funds to purchase Whitney St. parcel
The town is proposing to use funds from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) to purchase land at 432 Whitney St.
Westborough officials ponder possible sewer moratorium
According to Department of Public Works Director Chris Payant, there is no official “sewer moratorium” in place in Westborough.
Former state hospital site to be developed
A commercial development is coming to the former Grafton State Hospital on Westboro Road. It was sold to GFI Partners.
Combined health, human services heads to Town Meeting
Two articles on the Northborough Town Meeting warrant would establish a combined health and human services department.
Lake Quinsigamond Commission cracks down on jet skis; no ban
During the Lake Quinsigamond Commission’s Feb. 29 meeting, officials opted to table the banning of jet skis.