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Marlborough’s Department of Public Works is headquartered at 135 Neil St. DPW Assistant Commissioner of Utilities Christopher LaFreniere is named alongside former DPW Commissioner John Ghiloni as defendants in a recent lawsuit filed by a former employee.

Marlborough announces annual clean up day

Marlborough’s annual “Project Clean Sweep” clean up initiative will return this year.  The event is scheduled for April 30.

Worcester County Sheriff promotes local officers

Four area officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant within the Worcester County Sheriff's office.

Marlborough Recreation opens registration for spring programs

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Recreation Department has opened up registration for its spring programs. The rec department is offering youth sports, such as T-ball, baseball,...

Marlborough’s Polar Plunge makes a splash for the Special Olympics

MARLBOROUGH – Individuals and teams appreciated mild temperatures on March 6 during the sixth in-person Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA).  They dove...
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Fundraiser aims to helps Marlborough family with college fund

An ongoing fundraiser aims to help fund university expenses for the children of a MHS graduate who passed away suddenly last month.
Rotary Club International logo. 

Community recycling event to be held in Marlborough next month

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Rotary Club and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) want your recycling. Both organizations have partnered to host their 10th...

Wenzel: Church group helps Afghan family; City mourns passing of Ruth Boland

MARLBOROUGH - Under the guidance of the Rev. Dr. Kaz Bem, members of the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, took on the task of...

Marlborough’s Greater Grace Church completes clothing drive fundraiser

MARLBOROUGH - Greater Grace Church members recently delivered more than 3,000 pounds of donated clothing and household goods to Savers in Marlborough.  The drop-off was...

Moose spotted in Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH - Several Marlborough residents saw an unexpected visitor wander through their yards on Tuesday morning as a moose made its way through town.  The...

Snow squall briefly freezes region

REGION - A line of heavy snow marched across the region on Saturday afternoon, creating brief, near white-out conditions in some places. The batch of...

Wenzel: Woman’s Club marks National Wear Red Day; Police mourn passing of former chief

MARLBOROUGH - Members of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club were wearing red for the “GO RED FOR WOMEN” challenge at their meeting on...

Marlborough photographer is dedicated to sharing community’s beauty

MARLBOROUGH - For Rehan Qadri, photography in Marlborough has become much more than a simple hobby. “Whenever I’m traveling, my eyes are continuously looking,” he...

Marlborough native continues family legacy with library donation 

MARLBOROUGH - Her great-grandfather was the mayor who helped secure funds from Andrew Carnegie to construct Marlborough’s then new public library. A century later, Marlborough’s...

Wenzel: Marlborough resident remembered as pioneer for young women

JANET DOUCETTE LICHT of Marlborough passed away last week after a period of poor health. She was a shining example of what young women...
The Greater Grace Church is located at 187 Pleasant Street in Marlborough. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Greater Grace Christian Fellowship to conduct fundraising drive

MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough’s Greater Grace Christian Fellowship is seeking donations to support the Children of Grace orphanage in Uganda. It is organizing the event with FUNDrive, which...

Marlborough Senior Center receives $6,800 in donations 

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Senior Center and the Council on Aging recently received $6,800 in donations to enhance the center’s recreational and financial assistance...

For Marlborough teen, volunteering is a way of life

MARLBOROUGH - From running park cleanups to working with refugees, Poorvi Mohanakrishnan is passionate about volunteerism.  “Whenever I’m not in school doing work, I’m working...

MRCC names new chair of Board of Directors

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) announced the appointment of Steve Messineo as the new chair of its Board of Directors earlier...

Wenzel: Assabet senior wins award, Lions Club welcomes new members

OMAVUAYE “JUDE” IGHOVOYIVWI, a senior at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, was named as a winner of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents...

From Marlborough to Paris, Marlborough musician enjoys playing for the crowds

MARLBOROUGH - Many people can’t carry a tune in a bucket, as the old saying goes. But Marlborough’s Jared Hanrahan was blessed with a...