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City approves purchase of new fire engine
The Marlborough Fire Department is closer to securing a new engine after City Council approved a request to transfer $786,500 from free cash.
80 sightings of rodents in Marlborough over three months
In late January, the mayor’s office and the Board of Health launched a program to help the city deal with rodents.
City mulls future of Donald Lynch Boulevard
The council’s Urban Affairs Committee discussed the possibility of adding an overlay district to the area of Donald Lynch Boulevard.
Demo work on plaza behind behind City Hall begins
Work has begun to demolish the plaza in the back of Marlborough City Hall. The plaza was constructed in 1978.
Alta Behavioral wants to open facility in Marlborough
A proposal to bring a substance abuse treatment facility to 400 Donald Lynch Blvd. is making its way through the city’s application process.
City Council halts proposal to increase senior assessor hours
A proposal on whether to increase the hours of the city’s senior assessor from 35 to 40 hours will return to the City Council.
Marlborough Fire Dept. implements new radio, dispatch systems
The Marlborough Fire Department has started placing a new radio system as part of the public safety communications system upgrade.
Trail work delays opening of Lake Williams boardwalk
Those wishing to try out the new boardwalk at Lake Williams will have to wait a bit longer, according to Marlborough leaders.
Gutierrez new executive administrator for mayor’s office
Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced the hiring of Ashland resident Heather Gutierrez as his executive administrator.
Marlborough Finance Committee OKs increase in assessor hours
During the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting on March 4, members discussed a request to raise the hours of the senior assessor to 40 hours
City reaches settlement with developers of former Rowe Funeral Home
The City Council will be discussing a possible settlement over the proposed development at the former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St.
Marlborough requests mid-year budget transfers
Most of the midyear transfers requested by Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais were approved by the City Council’s Finance Committee.
Finance Committee turns down request for communications director
A request from Mayor J. Christian Dumais to add a communications and special projects director has been turned down by the Finance Committee.
Community survey available on Marlborough’s city website
The community survey was first announced during the transition period back in November by then Mayor-elect Dumais.
Marlborough senior tax work-off applications now available
Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced that as of Monday, Feb. 26, the application for the 2024 Senior Citizen Residential Property Tax Work-off Program (SCRPT) is open.
Mayor Dumais serves up first ‘Chat and Chew’
The first “Chat and Chew” with Mayor J. Christian Dumais on Saturday, Feb. 24, drew more than 80 residents to the senior center.
Learn about Meals on Wheels program
Interested in volunteering to deliver meals to older adult neighbors but want more information? Come to the staging site to see the program in action.
Marlborough announces early voting schedule
At this election, voters will choose their nominee for U.S. President; State Committee man, State Committee woman; and ward committees.
Rep. Gregoire plans office hours in Marlborough
State Rep. Danielle Gregoire is holding office hours on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. for her constituents at the Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Co., 19 Weed St.
City seeks funds to upgrade municipal website
The City Council heard a request from the mayor’s office for a transfer of $40,000 from free cash to Marlborough's IT Department.