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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Citizens’ petition to rezone Clinton St. site eyed for industrial park
The petition follows months of Planning Board public hearings regarding a proposed industrial park at 142 Clinton St.
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
Marlborough senior tax work-off applications now available
Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced that as of Monday, Feb. 26, the application for the 2024 Senior Citizen Residential Property Tax Work-off Program (SCRPT) is open.
Bylaw revisions top fall Grafton Town Meeting warrant
The first 45 articles have to do with changing Grafton's bylaws, from how Town Meeting is conducted to updates in fines and job descriptions.
Town Election information for Southborough
Nomination papers for the annual Southborough Town Election on Tuesday, May 14, were available starting on Feb. 14.
Shrewsbury Select Board begins policy updates
Select Board members unanimously voted on Aug. 8 to update the board’s Policy 1 to better reflect current practices.
Shrewsbury given 2022 Tree City honors
Shrewsbury has been recognized as an Arbor Day Foundation 2022 Tree City USA. The Select Board announced the honor during its May 23 meeting.
State Rep. Gentile plans virtual office hours
Constituents are encouraged to schedule a time to talk with Gentile and his staff. Meetings will take place via Microsoft Teams video call from 10 a.m. to noon.
Nomination papers available for Northborough election
Nomination papers are now available for the annual Northborough election, which will take place on May 14.
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.
Grafton Town Meeting approves TIF agreement, water treatment facility
The majority of the warrant for Grafton Town Meeting – the first 41 articles – were revisions to the town’s bylaws.