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An open letter to the Northborough/Southborough Regional School Committee

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following message was sent to the Northborough/Southborough Regional School Committee on Aug. 18 in response to recent discussions about changing Algonquin...
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Man thanks Hudson Police Department after arrest

May 3rd, 2021 Dear Editor, Re Hudson Police Department  I am writing to inform the residents of Hudson and any others willing to learn what...

Nature Notes: Great Blue Herons return to region

What goes on at a nest as migrant birds return? Returning great blue herons (Ardea herodias) offer us a glimpse.
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Marlborough should refuse requested changes to allow for proposed McGee development

To the Editor:  I ask that the City of Marlborough refuse to allow special permitting, leeway, allowances or zoning changes for a proposed development at...

Letter to the Editor – Thank you to Good Samaritans!

To the Editor: I just wanted to send out a big thank you to a very helpful and generous group of men who took it...

Nature notes: Our local snakes are nothing to fear

The snakes in our area are harmless, yet some people still feel an urge to “kill it!” There’s no need for that.

Northborough Candidate Statements – Regional School Committee – William Barlow Redfern II

Please provide a brief biographical background on yourself. What should voters know about you? A Massachusetts native and lifelong resident, I moved to Northborough in...

Letter to the editor: During drought, important to take measures to conserve water

To the Editor: With the current drought reaching historic levels, and having devastating impacts on our ground water supplies, people and businesses still watering their...

Shrewsbury Candidate Statements – School Committee – Sanam Zaer

Sanam Zaer is running for a seat on the Shrewsbury School Committee.

Thank you for aid and support after house fire

On behalf of the entire Robinson Family, we would like to send our sincerest gratitude to the Westborough Fire and Police Departments for their swift and valiant response to a house fire at 100 Milk Street on July 1st.  We would also like to thank the Northborough, Southborough, Hopkinton, Grafton and Upton Fire Departments for their mutual aid in the matter.

Shrewsbury Candidate Statements – Board of Selectmen – Rajesh Uppalapati

Rajesh Uppalapati is running for a seat on the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen.
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Northborough resident offers suggestions to ARHS mascot renaming committee

To the Northborough/ Southborough School Committee, ARHS Mascot Renaming Committee and ARHS Community: With 2 sons at the high school, I have followed the mascot...
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Thank you from the Blasko Family

To the Editor: We would publicly like to thank those we know, and those we have never met, for the outpouring of love and support...

Shrewsbury candidate profiles: Sanam Zaer – School Committee

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury is gearing up for its 2021 municipal elections on May 4. As voters get set to head to the polls, the...

Capobianco, Odone respond to statement from Ziton, Martinek

Editors note: Planning Board candidates Theresa Capobianco and Glenn Odone issued the following statement this week in response to a statement from fellow Planning...

Northborough Candidate Statements – Northborough School Committee – Bryce Adam MacKnight

Please provide a brief biographical background on yourself. What should voters know about you? My family moved to Northborough in 2019 and our two children...
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The cotton gin is not racist

To the Editor: I read the article on the front page of the July 3 issue (Westborough BOS agrees with changing town seal but cautions...

Northborough Candidate Statements – Northborough School Committee – Gigi Lisa Howell

Please provide a brief biographical background on yourself. What should voters know about you?  Integrity is how I pushed and continued throughout my life. I...

Northborough Candidate Statements – Board of Selectmen – Mitch Cohen

Please provide a brief biographical background on yourself. What should voters know about you?  Many have called me a “Local Government Nerd” - and it’s...

Nature Notes: Wild orchids in our woods

Did you know that wild orchids grow in the woods of Massachusetts? In our area, they include a native orchid with a large single slipper.