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Marlborough City Council president talks priorities for new term
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant took time in his inaugural address earlier this month to note plans for his next term in Marlborough’s highest...
Great Fire of 1894 changed the face of Hudson’s downtown
HUDSON - July 4, 1894, started as just another Independence Day in the town of Hudson.
Residents were enjoying the holiday at Trotting (now Riverside)...
Hudson business district celebrates national recognition
HUDSON – Competing with more than 200 nominees, Hudson earned the most of over a million votes that were cast nationwide to ultimately win...
Wenzel: Santa visits Home for the Holidays event; Lions hold Festival of Trees
MARLBOROUGH - Santa Claus himself was at Marlborough’s Dec. 3 “Home for the Holidays” with tree lighting on Union Common. Children gathered around the...
Hudson family delights with synchronized holiday light display
HUDSON - The more than 30-foot-tall blow up snowman in the backyard already had made the Cherry Street home of the Bear family a...
Marlborough City Council bids farewell to Councilor Robert Tunnera
MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough City Council President Michael Ossing presented departing City Councilor Robert Tunnera with an award recognizing his 11 years on the Council...
Marlborough boys basketball holds off North Middlesex to win home opener
MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough High School boys basketball team beat North Middlesex in its home opener, Tuesday, delighting fans who packed the high school...
Hudson residents, town officials weigh in on uses for ARPA funding
By Isha Marathe and Laura Hayes
HUDSON – Elected officials and Hudson residents have recently suggested a number of possible uses for American Rescue Plan...
Developers file appeal after City Council rejects Walcott project
MARLBOROUGH – Developers have appealed the Marlborough City Council’s rejection of a special permit for Walcott Heritage Farms.
The case has been in land court...
MidWach League announces 2021 fall all stars
REGION - Well over 100 local high school athletes were recently recognized with all star honors as the MidWach League released its finalized fall...
Wenzel: Historical Society curator honored, MHS class of ’56 holds reunion
MARLBOROUGH - Bob Kane was recently honored for his tireless work on behalf of the Brigham Family Trust.
As trustee, curator and vice president of...
1985 state champion MHS girls soccer team stunned Massachusetts soccer world
By Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist
MARLBOROUGH - In a classic case of doing what people said couldn’t be done, a tight-knit bunch of Marlborough High...
St. Stephen families support Cathedral in the Night
MARLBOROUGH - More than 20 families from St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough helped give back through a recent outreach effort to the Northampton-based...
Marlborough Schools Superintendent recognizes student award winners
MARLBOROUGH - A school superintendent has many duties. But acknowledging students who have excelled in one way or another is one of Superintendent Michael...
Rimkus: Residents celebrate wedding; Boy Scouts, Police hold food drive
By Rosemary Rimkus, Hudson Columnist
HUDSON - Friends and relatives of Hudson residents Ryan Bowen and Kelsey McCarthy attended their marriage and reception on Nov. 20...
State, federal legislators consider evolving PFAS concerns, responses
REGION - New developments at the state and federal levels have elected officials charting paths through a new phase in the response to PFAS...
Work continues on Marlborough library renovations
MARLBOROUGH - Major work to expand the Marlborough Public Library has taken visible steps forward in recent weeks, with demolition work beginning on part...
Sean Mahoney wins coach of the year honor
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough High School celebrated last week as coach Sean Mahoney won recognition as this year’s MIAA football coach of the year.
“Congratulations,” Marlborough...
Wenzel: Woman’s Club makes teddy bear donation, Assabet Epicurean Room open for business
By Mary Wenzel, Marlborough Columnist
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant recently joined Marlborough City Councilor Katie Robey, Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi and members...
Marlborough band nominated for Boston Music Award
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough band Circus Trees has been nominated for a Boston Music Award, appearing in the Rock Artist of the Year category alongside...