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Askew to join Westborough School Committee, according to unofficial results
Tim Askew will be joining the Westborough School Committee, according to the unofficial results of the March 12 election.
Grafton candidates make their case for election
Grafton voters will head to the polls on May 16 for the annual election. There are contested races for Select Board and School Committee.
A look at the Shrewsbury Town Meeting warrant
On the night of May 15, Shrewsbury Town Meeting members will gather at Oak Middle School to review and vote on 54 warrant articles.
Westborough library committee to ask for $1.6 million toward repair project
When Town Meeting convenes on March 23, there will be a request of $1.6 million toward the repair project for the Westborough Public Library.
Westborough mulls options for trash, recycling collection
During the Select Board meeting on May 9, the Waste Management Exploratory Committee presented its findings and recommendations.
FedEx site expansion to go before Northborough ZBA
The trucking terminal at 300 Bartlett Street currently occupied by FedEx Freight is seeking to expand. It will head before the ZBA May 23.
Grafton ponders what to do about ‘nip’ bottles
They are found among the weeds and along the edges of parking lots and curbs: the little plastic bottles of liquor known as “nips.”
Northborough Selectmen Perreault, Rogers will not seek re-election
With both of their seats up for election this spring, Jason Perreault and Scott Rogers have announced that they will not seek re-election.
Gov. Healey signs state budget: here are the local earmarks
The budget, which calls for increased local aid and free universal school meals, also includes funding for several local initiatives.
Shrewsbury unveils resident academy
The Shrewsbury Way Resident Academy is a new initiative meant to inform community members about local services and government.
Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen name change moves forward
The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen took another step forward last month to officially change its name to the Select Board.
Projected property tax increase sits at $835 per average household
The increase for fiscal 2025 – pegged at nearly $1,000 for the average single-family home – has since been pared to $835.02.
Westborough welcomes homeless families
A sudden influx of homeless families – and the challenges they bring – was a big topic of discussion at the Aug. 8 Select Board meeting.
Vote on moving White Cliffs proposal forward may come May 22
A decision regarding whether a developer’s plans for the White Cliffs mansion may move forward may be on the horizon.
Committee recommends housing proposal for White Cliffs
During their Jan. 26 meeting, the White Cliffs Committee recommended that a contract be awarded to Metro West Collaborative Development.
Residents pitch underground garage for Hyundai dealership
Parking and a letter took center stage at the latest public hearing for the proposed Hyundai dealership on Turnpike Road.
Shrewsbury Select Board amends email response policy
The Shrewsbury Select Board unanimously voted to amend a policy that details how the board should respond to emails from community members.
LIVE UPDATES: Southborough gathers for Town Meeting
Southborough Town Meeting is currently underway at Trottier Middle School. Follow our live updates as voters consider the articles.
Northborough selectmen tap firm to lead town administrator search
Ultimately, they decided to award the contract to Municipal Resources, Inc., which is based in Plymouth, N.H.
Grafton establishes MBTA overlay districts
The town has five new overlay districts to comply with the MBTA’s mandate to create zones where multifamily units could be built by right.