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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.
Average Westborough single-family tax increase falls to $853
As the town continues to search out savings in the fiscal 2025 budget, there was some good news coming from the town manager.
Sewage spill into Lake Quinsigamond prompts possible change in fines
A recent sewage spill has prompted the Lake Quinsigamond Commission to potentially reevaluate the penalties for polluting the lake.
Northborough expected to move to hybrid meetings soon
Northborough boards and committees will soon have the technology available to hold hybrid meeting in the coming weeks.
Westborough continues to probe for budget savings
With about two weeks remaining before Annual Town Meeting, the Advisory Finance Committee continues to pore through Westborough's budget.
Westborough Library Trustee candidate statements
Westborough voters will head to the polls for the town election on March 12. The ballot features a race for Trustee of the Public Library.
Westborough candidates gather for forum
Candidates vying for office stated their cases for election during the Westborough Democratic Town Committee’s candidate forum at the Willows.
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.
Renovations at Motel 6 move forward
During their Jan. 23 meeting, the ZBA approved withdrawing Motel 6's application for the variance without prejudice.
Westborough library repair project gets approval from finance committee
The next phase of the Westborough Public Library’s repair project received a thumbs up from the town’s Advisory Finance Committee.
Northborough fire station project total cost estimated between $43M and $49.9M
The total cost of Northborough’s new fire station is estimated to cost between $43 million and $49.9 million, according to a presentation.
Westborough School Committee candidates make argument for election
Westborough voters will head to the polls for the town election on March 12. There are two contested races on the ballot.
Verizon obtains permit to install cell tower in South Grafton
The Planning Board approved a special permit for Verizon to erect a wireless communications tower at 58 Follette St. on Lazy Hill.
Lower state aid could hike Westborough’s property taxes
A less-than-anticipated increase in state aid could factor in an increase to the town’s average single-family property tax bill past $1,000.
Town Meeting article seeks to acquire 34-acre parcel
Members of the Ellis-Walker family were on hand for an information session about their parcel at 0 Bowman St. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
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.
Shrewsbury seeks new DPW director
On the February edition of “Ask the Manager,” Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced that Director of Public Works Jeff Howland has left his role.
Westborough examines whether golf club building is historic
The town’s Historical Commission is determining whether the building at 121 W. Main St. – the current golf club – may be considered historic.
Beal Commons appeal back in court on Feb. 29
The case could be decided as soon as Feb. 29, when lawyers for the plaintiffs and defendants will reconvene.
Emerald Run goes before ZBA, stormwater specifics discussed
On Jan. 29, the developer returned to the ZBA to discuss the project site plans and stormwater runoff.