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Vote for Brenda Brown, Republican State Committee
To the Editor:
I am on the ballot running for the Republican State Committee in Massachusetts. If you are an Independent, Unenrolled or a Republican...
Letter to Editor: Palitsch will ‘deliver results’ as state rep
To the Editor:
In every capacity, whether as an elected member of the Shrewsbury School Committee, a legislative aide, or in his professional career, Jason...
‘Hoping that the Boch Subaru dealership … does not clear its last hurdle’
As a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, I'm hoping that the Boch Subaru dealership slated for route 9 in Shrewsbury does not clear its last ...
Many thanks to those who made the 2023 Reality Fair at Marlborough High School...
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Marlborough, I would like to thank some folks publicly who worked hard to make the 2023 Reality Fair on ...
Thank you to supporters of Northborugh Free Library 150th Jubilee
To the Editor:
A festive time was had by all who attended the recent 150th Jubilee of the Northborough Free Library on April 6, 2019....
President should not have pardoned Arpaio
With so much tragedy and horror in the world that is out of our control, it is appalling to me that the president added to the pain and mistreatment suffered by the victims of former Sheriff Arpaio by pardoning him with the simple and erroneous statement that Arpaio was convicted for “doing his job.”
Letter to the editor: Kane has all the requirement for state rep
To the Editor:
What do we want from the legislators on Beacon Hill? Honesty, Integrity, Independent Thinking, Determination, Dedication and Perseverance. Who do we...
‘Thank you again for your coverage of local issues’
Many thanks to Evan Walsh for his excellent reporting on the January 4th Shrewsbury Planning Board meeting regarding the proposed ...
Letter to the editor: Mayor is not communicating with all residents regarding Ward Park
To the Editor:
I attended the mayor's meeting held on June 26th regarding the proposed senior center to be built on Ward Park.? I did...
Election letters: Wixted for Selectman
Kristen will bring her communication, problem solving and grassroots advocacy experience to the many functions and responsibilities of the Board. She will be an...
Letter to the editor: Assabet Valley has many benefits for students
My name is Desirée Diaz and I’m a junior at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. Many times I’ve heard things like “You go to Assabet? How will you make it to college?” when I mention to Shrewsbury High School (SHS) students what school I’m in. It saddens me to hear that going to a technical school means I have no chance of passing college. These critiques miss all the benefits of vocational schools that I myself have experienced.
In support of DePalo for Shrewsbury BOS
To the Editor:
Moe has been an integral part of the tremendous growth in our town since his first year as selectman. Mr. DePalo knows...
An Open Letter to the Town of Westborough Select Board
Recently, some members of the Westborough community have been debating the name of Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous People’s Day. On behalf of...
‘Keeping our Northborough and Westborough streets illuminated’
To the Editor:
Having reported numerous streetlight outages over the past several years in the interests of both safety and security, I’m writing this as...
Changes needed for Westborough High School track’s lighting
To the Editor:
We are writing in response to the Community Advocate online article dated January 7th, 2021 regarding the Westborough School Committee’s defense of...
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...
Legislators should support renewable energy act
To the Editor,
As we all cope with the “new normal” of today, leaving behind many vestiges of our previous lives, we must ensure that we...
Library proponent misleads Town Meeting on debt ceiling
To the Editor:
Vote NO on Tuesday November 5. Live Within Our Means.
The proposed library was considered at the October 21 town meeting. A speaker...
A forgotten Northborough industry
Submitted by Robert P. Ellis
Northborough - The article by Alexandra Molnar, “Historic signs recognize Northborough’s industrial past along Assabet River,” in your Dec. 8...
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.