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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...
In this photo from 2014, the late Frances Brescia was honored with the 2013 Senior of the Year award. Recently, she was remembered as family and close friends gathered at the Marlborough Country Club to celebrate her life. In this 2014 photo are, front from left, state Rep. Danielle Gregoire, Betty Evangelous, George (Mickey) Blanchette, Frances Brescia with her great grandchildren, Cynthia and Ava Pascarelli, and Christopher Pascarelli. Back row: Achilles Evangelous, Mark Pascarelli, Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Helen Pascarelli, Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant, Fabiana Evangelous and Tony Evangelous.

Wenzel: Frances Brescia remembered at gathering; MHS band director to participate in Rose Parade

By Mary Wenzel, Marlborough Columnist  MARLBOROUGH - The late Frances Brescia was remembered recently as family and close friends gathered at the Marlborough Country Club...

Youth football league conducts raffle

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

GoFundMe fundraiser seeks to raise money for MHS student’s new wheelchair

A Marlborough resident has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to buy a new wheelchair to help his brother.

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...

Health fair for veterans in Marlborough

Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Veterans Services Officer Mike Hennessy have announced a health fair for veterans at the Marlborough Senior Center.

Region plans 2022 Memorial Day observances

Area communities are all gearing up for Memorial Day observances on Monday as many welcome a return to more traditional parades.

Wenzel: Elvis impersonator comes to Marlborough

“A Tribute to Elvis,” with Mike Slater, will be presented Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Read more in Mary Wenzel's column.

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.
The Greater Grace Church is located at 187 Pleasant Street in Marlborough. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Greater Grace Church to hold holiday letter-writing event

MARLBOROUGH - The Greater Grace Church in Marlborough hopes an upcoming event will create a friendly space for young people to write letters to...

Marlborough Hospital named one of the 148 best hospitals in the country

UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital was recently honored as one of the best hospitals in the country, earning a spot on a list ...
The Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest is located at 169 Pleasant Street in Marlborough. Photo/Dakota Antelman

Five appointed to Boys and Girls Clubs board of directors

Five members have been added to the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest board of directors, who play a role in the success of the programs.
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

MRCC joins Rotary Club recycling event

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Rotary Club are gearing up for a major recycling event Saturday, May 8...

Lions Club postpones Father-Daughter Dance

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Lions Club is postponing the Father-Daughter Dance scheduled for Friday, Sept. 24. This is “due to the Delta variant and...

Highland City Striders’ Running with the Wolves race returns

The Highland City Striders will be presenting the annual Running with the Wolves Race on July 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Marlborough, Hudson police mark autism awareness month

REGION - Marlborough and Hudson police patches have a new look this month as both departments are rallying for autism awareness. Part of an initiative...

Wenzel: MHS grad wins CSF scholarships, Rotary Club inducts new members

Marcus Chrisafideis recently received three scholarships at the CSF of Marlborough Dollars for Scholars scholarship presentation. 

Wenzel: Police complete No Shave November fundraiser; paraeducator marks retirement

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Police Department’s “NO SHAVE NOVEMBER” fundraiser has ended. A total of $3,295 dollars was collected to benefit “Cops for Kids...

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...

Kits for Kids holds dance, fundraiser

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Kits for Kids collaborated with Macaroni Kids of Marlborough to hold a free Halloween themed dance for children...