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Shrewsbury approves license changes for proposed McGovern collision, fit-up center
The Select Board unanimously voted to approve a revised garage license for a McGovern collision and fit-up center at 420 Boston Turnpike.
Reconstructing George Hill Road could cost $7 million
George Hill Road is a 2-mile winding road off Route 140. There are houses and farms and forests along this scenic road.
Schreiber resigns as Grafton’s library director
Town Administrator Evan Brassard announced Beth Schreiber’s resignation on Dec. 13 while meeting with the library’s department managers.
Public weighs in on possible jet ski ban on Lake Quinsigamond
The Lake Quinsigamond Commission on Nov. 8 held an open public forum regarding the usage of jet skis on the lake.
Westborough library project price tag approaches $37 million
It could cost a lot more to rebuild the Westborough Public Library, according to updated costs for the library project.
Residents, officials frustrated by behavior on Lake Quinsigamond
At the Lake Quinsigamond Commission’s July 26 meeting, members of the community voiced their frustration about the behavior on the lake.
State Rep. Donaghue plans office hours
For any questions regarding office hours and other matters, please contact Donaghue’s legislative aide, Michael Mischley, by emailing [email protected].
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.
Citizens’ petition to disband Design Review Committee
A citizens’ petition heading to Town Meeting on April 22 would terminate the Northborough Design Review Committee.
Northborough “Select Board” name change approved by governor
Voters approved an article for the name change from Board of Selectmen to Select Board during Town Meeting in 2023.
Grafton residents debate Pleasant Commons proposal
Plans for the Reserve at Pleasant Commons call for a total of 104 units across four multifamily apartment buildings
Shrewsbury awarded $185,000 Green Communities grant
Shrewsbury has been awarded a $185,000 grant as part of Governor Maura Healey's Green Communities grant program.
$250K in ARPA funds allotted for downtown Northborough improvements
American Rescue Plan Act funds were allocated by the Northborough Select Board for a downtown revitalization project.
Encompass coalition receives drug-free community support grant
The Encompass Coalition will receive $125,000 a year for five years from the federal government through Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Grafton releases official primary election results
For the most part, Grafton residents followed the trend when it came to voting for official candidates in the state primary.
Contested races for Northborough Town Moderator, School Committee
It appears there will be contested races for Town Moderator and the Northborough School Committee in the Northborough election.
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.
Shrewsbury Select Board name change approved
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill to rename the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen to the Shrewsbury Select Board on Sept. 15.
Plastic reduction bylaw goes into effect in Westborough next month
Approved by residents at Town Meeting in the fall, the plastic reduction bylaw will take effect on April 17.
Westborough Select Board sets Special Town Meeting for Dec. 10
The Westborough Public Library’s building project will be back for another vote at a Special Town Meeting on Dec. 10 at 9 a.m.