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Commission to offer Marlborough homeowners historic markers

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Historical Commission (MHC) plans to offer markers to residents who have preserved historic homes. The commission members realize that a significant...

Forrest Memorial Road Race to take place Sept. 26

MARLBOROUGH - The 37th annual Forrest Memorial Road Race will start and finish at the Wayside Athletic Club in Marlborough on Sunday, Sept. 26...

Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest hold Hall of Fame Breakfast

Roughly 160 community members turned out last week for the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Hall of Fame Breakfast in Marlborough. 

Wenzel: Marlborough Garden Club awards 2023 Beautification Awards

Marlborough gardens, from very small home landscapes to a public garden set up to provide continuous blossoms, have been given 2023 Beautification Awards by the Marlborough Garden Club.

St. Stephen Church youth fill buckets for Fresh Start Furniture Bank

MARLBOROUGH - The youth of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough recently formed a “bucket brigade,” collecting and filling 40 buckets with essential cleaning...

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.

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...

2021 year in review: Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH - As 2021 winds down, the Community Advocate is taking a look back at major stories that shaped the past 12 months.  From COVID-19,...

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.

Save the date for Marlborough Family Fun Festival

The Marlborough Family Fun Festival will take place on Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ward Park.

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.

Marlborough Moose to host Remembering Our Angels

The seventh annual Remembering Our Angels 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the Moose Lodge.

Marlborough Moose lodge to host summer BBQ

The Marlboro Moose Lodge, 67 Fitchburg St., will host a Summer Blowout BBQ on Saturday, July 8, from noon to 5 p.m.

Alberta Fullem celebrates 100th birthday in Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH - The sparkling eyes above a gold-sequined mask matched the bright smile underneath as Alberta Fullem celebrated her 100th birthday at New Horizons...

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.
Egan plays in the water in the Ghiloni Park splash pad.

Visitors enjoy Marlborough’s splash pads

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter MARLBOROUGH — After days of rain, families gathered at the splash pads in Ghiloni and Stevens parks for a...

Wenzel: Marlborough holds Medal of Liberty Ceremony; Assabet student wins award

A Medal of Liberty Ceremony was heldto honor service men and women who were killed in action, died of wounds, or died in a combat zone.

Wenzel: Cancer1Source receives grant, Jean Peters honored for volunteer service

Karleen Habin and Mary Lou Woodford, with Cancer1Source, were the recent recipients of a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Marlborough holds ‘Home for the Holidays’ celebration

MARLBOROUGH – After 2020’s hiatus due to the pandemic, this year’s well-attended Home for the Holidays celebration took place on Dec. 3 at Marlborough’s...

St. Stephen families support Cathedral in the Night

MARLBOROUGH - More than 20 families from St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlborough helped give back through a recent outreach effort to the Northampton-based...