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Wenzel: Local veteran honored by Kraft family and WooSox

It was a busy few days this spring for Marlborough Veteran Russ Flagg. Russ was honored by the Worcester Red Sox as the Veteran of the Game.

Marlborough firefighters battle fire in mobile home park

Marlborough firefighters responded to a structure fire at 12:53 a.m. May 11 at the Post Road Mobile Home Park at 181 Boston Post Road East.  

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.

Strike ends in Marlborough; school bus drivers back to work

After walking the picket line for three days, members of Teamsters Local 170 reached a settlement with NRT Bus late on Wednesday, May 10.

Marlborough bus driver states reasons for strike

The following was submitted by Cayla Dodd, one of the bus drivers for Marlborough Public Schools on Bus 22 currently on strike against NRT.

Marlborough Hudson May 12, 2023

In this week's Marlborough Hudson edition read School bus drivers on strike in Marlborough. Hudson man convicted of murder.

Family fun returns to Ward Park in Marlborough

The Family Fun Festival returned to Ward Park on Sunday, May 7, on a sea of foam and plenty of activities for all ages.

Bus drivers’ strike continues in Marlborough

The school bus strike will enter a second day, with no sign of negotiations resuming. The strike began on May 8.¸

School bus drivers in Marlborough go on strike

With Teamsters Local 170, which represents school bus drivers, unable to reach a contract settlement with NRT Bus, the drivers went on strike on Monday, May 8.

Negotiations continue for new bus contract for Westborough, Marlborough

Negotiations for a new school bus drivers' contract between Teamsters Local 170 and NRT Bus are going down to the wire.

No settlement in bus driver dispute affecting Marlborough and Westborough

After spending most of Friday and Saturday at the negotiating table, Teamsters Local 170 and NRT Bus appear no closer to a contract settlement.

Marlborough battalion chief calls it a career

Gould started his career with the Marlborough Fire Department in April 1998. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2006 and to captain in 2015. He got promoted to the rank of battalion chief in 2017.
Southborough buses line up, parked at Solomon Pond Mall. The district’s bus provider has an app for parents to track their child’s bus. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Bus strike contingency plans in place for Marlborough schools

Marlborough Public Schools has issued a contingency plan in case a bus drivers strike does take place next week.

Marlborough Garden Club removes plants from City Hall plaza

Members of the Marlborough Garden Club removed about 500 plants from the “circle garden” in the plaza in back of City Hall on April 15.

Five things to do this weekend

Here are some of the local events happening this weekend, including a chat with Sarah and General Artemas Ward and free comic book day.

As Marlborough candidates announce, nomination papers available May 8

Beginning on Monday, May 8, nomination papers will be available for people interested in running for municipal office in the city.

Marlborough mayor urges settlement of bus contract

Mayor Arthur Vigeant is joining the call for Teamsters Local 170 and NRT to reach a new contract in order to avert a school bus driver strike

Marlborough supt. urges union, NRT to reach a deal on bus contract

With a potential school bus driver strike looming, the Marlborough superintendent is urging the union and NRT to reach a deal on a contract.

Bill seeks to bolster local access revenue streams

"Cutting the cord" may mean lower bills and access to more programs, but it also means lower revenues for local cable access studios.

Schlacter retires as Marlborough Regional Chamber president

It still seems strange to Robert Schlacter. As of March 31, the president of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce retired.