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Staff volunteers meet with the 5th-grade girls at Goodnow Elementary at the beginning of each Girls on the Run session. Photo/Courtesy Amy Fitzgibbon

Goodnow Elementary introduces Girls on the Run to 5th-graders

By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator MARLBOROUGH - After a particularly challenging school year everywhere, Amy Fitzgibbon, an Adjustment Counselor at the new Goodnow Brothers Elementary...

Marlborough eliminates set midterm and final exam schedule for high school

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough School Committee voted to eliminate Marlborough High School’s set schedule for midterms and final exams at...

AMSA breaks ground for new building in Marlborough

AMSA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 14. to celebrate the start of construction for a new academic building.

Schools announce delays due to snow

REGION - The majority of area schools will be opening late today due to the lingering effects of snow this weekend. Dubbed a "a long...

Fair offers a dose of ‘reality’ for Marlborough students

For students at Marlborough High School, the annual Reality Fair on Oct. 24 was a chance to learn firsthand about such expenses.

AMSA plans performance of ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’

MARLBOROUGH - The Advanced Math and Science Academy Drama Society will be performing the “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on Friday, Dec. 10...

Marlborough graduation credits remain at 96, for now

A decision on whether to reduce Marlborough High School’s graduation requirement of 96 credits will be a “gametime decision at graduation."

Westborough bus drivers to vote on union representation, says NRT

While drivers in Marlborough staged a strike that lasted three days, drivers for Westborough remained on the job.

Students learn about the business world at Career Expo

On March 21, dozens of high school students learned about careers in several fields at the second annual Career Expo.

‘Kids need these upgrades’: Local leaders talk solutions to heat, capacity concerns in Marlborough...

Mayor Arthur Vigeant was on site for a tour alongside state legislators, city councilors and US Rep. Lori Trahan, among others last month.

Bus drivers gather for informational picket in Marlborough

Members of Teamsters Union Local 170 held signs in regards to their stalled contract negotiations with their employer, NRT.

A day and evening of a cappella in Marlborough

New York City-based a cappella group Backtrack Vocals will be coming to Marlborough to work with the middle and high school choirs.

‘She knows this district:’ Marlborough School Committee taps Mary Murphy for superintendent job

Marlborough’s school superintendent search has come to a close, pending contract negotiations, with the selection of Mary Murphy.
Chris Henry stands with Director of Instructional Technology Tom Plati, Jen Smith, Nancy Marrese, Jacquie Carter-Halbrooks, and superintendent of schools Michael Bergeron.

Marlborough Technology Specialist Team recognized at Teacher of the Year ceremony

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough United Brethren Masonic Lodge awarded the city’s public school system’s Technology Specialist Team with its Masonic...

Area schools react to MCAS score reports

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter REGION - While some local school districts saw their Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores dip this year compared...

First day of classes at Kane Elementary

Despite clouds and a bit of rain, it was all smiles for students and staff at the Francis J. Kane Elementary School on Aug. 30.
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Whitcomb, MHS students will return to classrooms on April 27

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The School Committee voted unanimously in favor of Superintendent Michael Bergeron’s plan to bring students in Grades 6...

Hillside honors NBA star, alum Terance Mann

On Friday, Feb. 16, Los Angeles Clippers' Terance Mann returned to the private boys’ middle school and was honored.

Assabet Valley counselor to join statewide program

Assabet's Maki Faria has been selected for Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts Building Advancement Externship.

Assabet Principal Hollick announces retirement

After 32 years of working at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Principal Mark Hollick has decided to retire.