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Select Board discusses moving polling location from Melican
School leaders are asking the Select Board to reconsider using Melican Middle School as a location for elections.
‘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.
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.
Funding sought for Town Hall security upgrades
Westborough Town Hall currently has a fire alarm but no burglar alarm, access control or security cameras.
Mizikar debuts draft of $183 million FY25 town budget
The Shrewsbury budget will total $183,654,369, which is an increase of approximately $2.3 million over the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Information session on Hop Brook remediation project
LEC, GEI consultants, and the state’s Department of Conservation & Recreation will host an information session on July 11 for the Hop Brook Flood Control Area Remediation project in Northborough.
Humanitarian of the Year nominations open
This award is given biennially to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Marlborough community through their humanitarian efforts.
Local communities receive One Stop state grants
Several local communities have recently received grants through the state’s Community One Stop for Growth program.
Northborough seeks input on hazard mitigation plan
The town is seeking input from residents as it is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Schools ask more for out-of-district costs
Residents at Westborough's Special Town Meeting have approved two articles asking for nearly $930,000 to pay for special education out-of-district costs.
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Absentee ballots available for Town Election
Absentee voting is available during the Town Clerk’s Office normal business hours. The last day and time to Absentee Vote In-Person is Monday, March 13, at noon.
Grafton OKs new contract for town administrator
Evan Brassard will continue to be town administrator for three more years. On Jan. 16, the Select Board signed a new contract with him.
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.
Grafton proposes a ‘lean’ budget for fiscal 2025
Grafton residents will consider a budget for fiscal 2025 that will be approximately a 3.75% increase over fiscal 2024.
State Rep. Donaghue plans office hours in Westborough
These short meetings are open to any constituent in her district, which covers all of Southborough, most of Northborough and Westborough, and a neighborhood in Framingham.
Northborough seeks public input on electric aggregation plan
The Town of Northborough is developing a consumer-friendly electricity program called Northborough Power Choice.
Select Board establishes 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee
Shrewsbury will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2027, and preparations are already underway. The board established a committee Nov. 28.
Northborough library asks for ARPA funds for health, wellness projects
The Northborough Free Library is seeking a total of $27,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for health and wellness projects.
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.
ARPA funds OK’d for library resource guide reprint, consultant
A request from the Northborough library for ARPA funds to reprint the Northborough Community Resource Guide and hire a consultant was approved