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Wenzel: Dukes Drum & Bugle Corps, drill team reunites
What is happening in the City of Marlborough? Read Mary Wenzel's biweekly column to learn about all the Marlborough-related news.
Region prepares for first snow of the season
Get those shovels, sleds and snow tubes ready – some major snow is coming on Sunday. Latest indications are calling for a “plowable snow,” with a potential for 6 or more inches.
A ‘Welcome’ help in Marlborough for refugees
Welcome Neighborhood Support Team (NST) is a program based in Marlborough that started in 2021 to help families fleeing from Afghanistan.
Communities impose parking bans as winter storm nears
With the first big snow on the season coming late Saturday into Sunday, the following parking bans will be in place.
TGI Friday closes Marlborough location
The TGI Fridays restaurant at the Solomon Pond Mall was among four locations in eastern Massachusetts that were closed on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Marlborough schools prep for feasibility study for Richer
On opposite ends of the city, there are two schools on either end of the building spectrum – Richer and Goodnow.
Marlborough Hudson January 5, 2024
In this week's edition read A ‘Welcome’ help for refugees. Hudson DPW works to clean up after Dec. 18 storm.
Dumais begins new era as Marlborough’s mayor
On Jan. 1, at Whitcomb Middle School’s Memorial Auditorium, J. Christian Dumais joined an exclusive club in Marlborough.
Lincoln Street begins to transform with projects
Two major projects – Alta French Hill and 272 Lincoln – are in the early stages of development.
Five ways to ring in the New Year this weekend
There's plenty to do this weekend to ring in the New Year, including the Reindeer Quest at Chestnut Hill Farm.
Locals graduate from correctional officers training academy
Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis administered the Correctional Officers Oath on Dec. 1 to the 26 graduating recruits.
Fuccillo takes over for Navin in Ward 6
Albert Trey Fuccillo will be the new councilor for Ward 6, while Sean Navin moves into one of the at-large seats.
Lake Williams floating boardwalk completed
On Dec. 19, several of Marlborough’s community leaders gathered on the shores of Lake Williams to celebrate the completion of its floating boardwalk.
Marlborough Hudson December 29, 2023
In this week's edition read ‘Tis the season for sharing - the Sharing Tree Project. Fuccillo takes overfor Navin in Ward 6.
Marlborough schools seek second school bus vendor
Marlborough Public Schools continues discussions with North Reading Transportation (NRT) over modifications to the school bus contract.
Preciado prepares to become Ward 3 councilor
Along with the new councilor for Ward 6, Robert Preciado attended a statewide orientation session for new councilors earlier this month.
Mugford’s Flower Shoppe: the spot for fresh flowers
"We really get to know people,” said Bakutis. “We have flowers for good occasions and flowers for bad occasions, so we’re able to be there and help people during their highs and lows.”
Drive to Sing will be airing at Marlborough library on Jan. 6
During the pandemic, local singers found an outlet to be able to sing and harmonize with others, live, while sitting in their own cars, thanks to the ingenuity of the Marlborough couple.
Wenzel: Spare Time Shop to close
Duxbury High School has three football players all of whom had fathers that played football at Marlborough High School. Duxbury has just won its second consecutive Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium.
Christmas Eve, Day church services in the area
Here's an organized list of all the church activity in the Community Advocate's coverage region this weekend.