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Marlborough gets ready for the holidays
The first snow’s on the ground, the city’s holiday banners have been hung and the rush is on to get those holiday packages in the mail.
Assistant chief receives accreditation
Marlborough Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeff Emanuelson recently became accredited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Service Commission.
‘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.
Historical Society raising funds for ‘Father of the City’
Factory owner. Transportation guru. Philanthropist. “Father of the City.” Samuel Boyd was all this and more, but it’s hard to find his legacy.
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...
Assabet cheerleading team wins national championship
The Assabet cheerleading team returned from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this past weekend with a national championship in hand.
Raising Cane’s moves to open restaurant in Marlborough
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Raising Cane’s, a fast food chain that specializes in chicken fingers, has submitted an application to open a...
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...
MassDOT announces ramp closures for routes 495, 290
MARLBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is announcing overnight ramp closures for the ramps from I-495 southbound to I-290 westbound, and I-290 westbound...
Weather phenomenon rolls dense pollen cloud across region
A drop in temperatures across the region brought with it a particularly dense cloud of pollen on Tuesday, rolling across area communities.
Moderna wants to buy Marlborough site
Moderna wants to move to Marlborough. The biotech company is in the process of obtaining 149 Hayes Memorial Drive.
Local Marlborough residents produce their first documentary film
“The Drive to Sing” is debuting in film festivals following the Denneys quest to continue singing in a safe manner during the pandemic.
Bob Kays: A legend in Marlborough
“He is owed so much by our community... I do not know if we are ever going to be able to fill that gap.”
Wenzel: Marlborough Rotary awards $25,000 in scholarships to seniors
The staff at Marlborough’s Goodnow Brothers Elementary School were treated to a visit by Kona Ice at the end of the school year.
Annual candlelight vigil for overdose awareness this week
The Marlborough Alliance for Prevention will host a candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m.
City Council holds first Climate Resilience Committee meeting
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - The City Council has a new Climate Resilience Committee.
Announced earlier this year, the committee held its inaugural meeting...
City Council approves Walcott Heritage Farms project
The City Council approved the revised special permit, with conditions, for the Walcott Heritage Farms Project during its meeting on Sept. 12.
Lincoln Street begins to transform with projects
Two major projects – Alta French Hill and 272 Lincoln – are in the early stages of development.
SJL Memorial Ride to return on Marlborough roads and beyond
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – After a four-year hiatus, the Shawna Jean Larassa (SJL) Memorial Ride will return Saturday, Aug. 14.
The motorcycle...