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Flag drop box in hallway.

Man donates $1,000 to fund new flag drop box in Marlborough City Hall

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – Ray LaCouture Jr. was inspired by his father as he recently made a donation to fund a new flag...

Wenzel: Eagles to host Easter Egg Hunt; Greek Orthodox Church plans bake sale

The annual Eagles Easter Egg Hunt will be held the day before Easter, on Saturday, April 16, at noon sharp, at Ward Park. 

Calendar sale to benefit food pantries

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

Wenzel: MHS graduates celebrate 80th birthdays; student participates in all-state band

In 1959, the year that they graduated from Marlborough High School, seven classmates never lost touch with each other.

Marlborough’s CSF Dollars for Scholars plans to relaunch Scholar Bee

MARLBOROUGH - After a relatively quiet year in terms of fundraising, CSF of Marlborough Dollars for Scholars program has come roaring back with a...

Marlborough women have a rich heritage of serving their country in wartime

To these brave women we say thank you. The city of Marlborough is proud of you. Read more in this Marlborough History article.

Marlborough Democrats to hold food drive

The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will be holding its next drive to benefit the Marlborough Community Cupboard on April 27.

Wenzel: Jaworek’s Girls On the Run coach to participate in Boston Marathon

Jaworek’s head coach and School Adjustment Counselor, Christine Hilditch, will be running the Boston Marathon as a part of the GOTR team

Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest offer summer programming

MARLBOROUGH - The Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest will be hosting summer programs starting on Monday, June 28.  Camps will run through Friday, August 20...

Wenzel: Bandiera and Concordia Lodge approaches 100th anniversary

The 100th Anniversary is coming up for the Bandiera and Concordia Lodge #240 of Marlboro Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. 

Marlborough Lions staging blanket, bedding drive

The Marlborough Lions Club is sponsoring a blanket and bedding drive to support Fresh Start Furniture Bank.

Learn about the MWRTA and its fare system

The Marlborough Community Development Authority has announced that it will be hosting a public outreach event with the MWRTA.

Wenzel: Kits for Kids busy helping those in need during the holidays

What is happening in Marlborough this week? Read Mary Wenzel's column to get the latest news, word on upcoming events, and more.

Interfaith group works to fight homelessness, hunger in Marlborough area

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Longtime educator Mark Vital remembers a former student approaching him late last year with difficult news -- she...

For Marlborough couple, bird sculpture brings joy

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Carl the Cardinal’s life has had its ups-and-downs.  First, he was a tree. Then, he was a seven-foot-tall...

Wenzel: Stanley the dog visits Kane Elementary School classroom

MARCH is celebrated as "Music In Our Schools Month," and at Goodnow School, kindergartners showcased their creativity by crafting their own instruments.

Moose Lodge to host Remembering Our Angels 5K

The sixth annual Remembering Our Angels 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge.

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

The MHS orchestra director will march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Bee climbing into a yellow flower

Marlborough plans pollinator preservation garden at Ghiloni Park

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor   MARLBOROUGH - Visitors to Marlborough’s Ghiloni Park may notice a new “Native Pollinator Preservation Garden” within the park next spring.  That’s thanks...

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.