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Wenzel: Dukes Drum & Bugle Corps, drill team reunites

What is happening in the City of Marlborough? Read Mary Wenzel's biweekly column to learn about all the Marlborough-related news.

Cast your line for fly fishing show in Marlborough

The 2024 edition of the nationwide Fly Fishing Show will begin its America tour Jan. 5-7 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center.

Calendar sale to benefit food pantries

Photographer Tami White is selling calendars featuring photos of Fort Meadow Reservoir.

Wenzel: Spare Time Shop to close

Duxbury High School has three football players all of whom had fathers that played football at Marlborough High School. Duxbury has just won its second consecutive Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium.

Marlborough’s Holiday Lights Contest underway

Mayor Arthur Vigeant has announced that the Holiday Lights Contest is underway. The city is looking for the best holiday displays.

Wenzel: GoFundMe started for Flashback Band member

Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant attended the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony as former General Manager of the New England Sports Center, the late Wes Tuttle, was inducted into MA Hockey Hall of Fame.

Wenzel: Home for the Holidays, Holiday Boutique on the horizon

What has happened in Marlborough recently? Mary Wenzel outlines some happenings in Marlborough in her latest column.

Wenzel: MHS orchestra director to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The MHS orchestra director will march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Marlborough seeks snow plow drivers

The city is currently seeking experienced winter snow plow contractors and equipment to hire for the 2023-2024 winter snow and ice operation. 

Marlborough Girl Scouts to stage Thanksgiving food drive

The Marlborough Girl Scouts will conduct a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at Al Brodeur’s Autobody, 412 South St.

Wenzel: ‘Bon Appetit, Julia!’ staged at Fall Tea

 The tea was well attended by local residents who not only enjoyed the presentation but also enjoyed a light buffet featuring sandwiches, quiche, fruit, wonderful desserts and of course tea.

Marlborough Democrats to hold fall food drive

The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will be holding its fall collection to benefit the Marlborough Community Cupboard on Oct. 28.

Marlborough Fire Department plans entrance exam

The Marlborough Fire Department will conduct an entrance exam on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St.
The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its BBQ, Bands and Brew event on Aug. 27. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

‘Touch a Truck’ at Solomon Pond Mall

The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with the city’s Police and Fire departments, will present “Touch a Truck” on Oct. 21.

Wenzel: Cahill celebrates 100th birthday, Chicken barbecue held

Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant joined Regina Cahill along with her family and friends to celebrate her 100th birthday at the Main Street Cafe.

Wenzel: Whitcomb Middle School students return from trip to Akiruno

Eight students from Marlborough’s Whitcomb Middle School returned home Sept. 15 from an exciting student exchange trip to Akiruno, Japan.

Marlborough Rotary Club sponsors Recycle Your Junk fundraiser

The Marlborough Rotary Club welcomes all communities to take part in a Recycle Your Junk fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 30

Wenzel: Cemetery foreman retires, Dukes corps to reunite

Former members of the Dukes Drum and Bugle Corps and the Duchess Drill Team are planning a Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the Loyal Order of the Moose, 67 Fitchburg St., Marlborough.

Wenzel: Donations made in memory of Katy Mahoney

A DONATION of backpacks and school supplies was made to the Marlborough Public Schools in memory of Katy Mahoney, spearheaded by her mom, Liz.
People hold candles in front of the Walker Building. (Laura Hayes)

Annual candlelight vigil for overdose awareness this week

The Marlborough Alliance for Prevention will host a candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m.