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Wenzel: Marlborough senior earns top tuba score for music festival

Jackson Clemons, a senior at Marlborough High School, earned the top score on tuba for the 2023 All State Music Festival.

Wenzel: Whitcomb student receives first place in Peace Poster Contest

Congratulations to Whitcomb's Daejanae Lewis on being awarded First Place in the Marlborough Lions Club annual Peace Poster Contest. 

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics set for March 5

The Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Marlborough Polar Plunge will take place on March 5, at the Special Olympics MA Yawkey Center, 512 Forest St. 

Wenzel: Marlborough High School grad named to Forbes 30 Under 30

Marlborough High School graduate Matheus Fonseca, 21, made this year’s list along with a number of other notable entrepreneurs.

Marlborough Democrats holding food drive

Nonperishable food, personal care items and financial donations, including gift cards, are welcome at the food drive.

Royal Plaza Trade Center to host fly fishing show

The 2023 edition of “The Fly Fishing Show” will begin its nationwide winter run Jan. 20-23 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center with everything for the fly-fishing angler

Marlborough center hosting annual comedy night benefit

The Addiction Referral Center will host its annual Comedy Night Benefit, featuring the area’s most popular and talented comedians.

CSF Marlborough Dollars for Scholars plans Casino Night

CSF Marlborough Dollars for Scholars has provided need-based scholarships to residents for more than 30 years.

Wenzel: Marlborough gathers for Hanukkah celebration

A Menorah, nine-feet high, in front of the Walker Building, was lit on the evening of Dec. 19 for the Chanukah Community Celebration. 

Winter coat drive under way in Marlborough

Winter coats for children and adults may be dropped off at The Recovery Connection, Addiction Referral Center, and the Board of Health.

Wenzel: A sweet time decorating cookies across Marlborough

Christmas cookies have become one of the most popular treats of the holiday season. Read more about local cookie decorating events.

Youth football league conducts raffle

Eight boys from the Marlboro American Youth Football League were in Kissimmee, Fla., competing in the AYF National Championships.

United Way offering ‘Hope for the Holidays

The United Way of Tri-County expects to distribute more than 9,000 toys and gifts to area children this holiday season.

Wenzel: Band teacher named Masonic Teacher of the Year

James Verdone, Marlborough High School band and music teacher, was named Masonic Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held downtown.

Running club hosts two Turkey Trots

The Highland City Striders Running Club will host its annual Post-Thanksgiving Tough Ten and Faster Five Turkey Trots on Sunday, Nov. 27.

Wenzel: Meeting House Fair at the First Church, Marlborough High classes reunite

Mary Wenzel's column features the Meeting House Fair at First Church in Marlborough and reunion of the class of 1962.

Wenzel: Woman serenaded by Elvis, Class celebrates 70th reunion

The Marlborough High School Class of 1952 recently held its 70th reunion. Plus, an Elvis impersonator performed at the First Church.

Union Common in Marlborough is a venerable community gathering place

One of the most used outdoor sites in Marlborough is the Union Common, a downtown green space bordered by Main, High and Bolton streets.
Marlborough Democratic Committee members delivering donated food and personal care items to Marlborough Community Cupboard.

Marlborough Democrats to conduct food drive

The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will hold its fall collection drive to benefit the Marlborough Community Cupboard on Saturday.

Wenzel: Junior Woman’s Club delivers food to police and fire departments on 9/11

This was another year that members of the Junior Woman’s Club spent 9/11 with putting together and delivering boxes of food and other items.