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Marlborough City Councilor will not run for re-election

Laura Wagner will not be running for another term as Ward 1 city councilor. Wagner said she will complete her term, which ends in December.
On April 15, volunteers from the Marlborough Garden Club removed about 500 plants from the “circle garden” in back of City Hall. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

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.

Marlborough City Council approves $250,000 gift to help pay for library renovation

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough City Council unanimously approved a $250,000 gift from the Marlborough Public Library Foundation for the library’s...

Help create a mural for Marlborough at Union Common paint party

The city and local muralist Melissa Stratton is inviting residents to a paint party at Union Common on Sunday, Sept. 3, from noon to 2 p.m.

Marlborough gets grant to restore pitch pine barrens in Desert

The funds will be used by the Conservation Commission to continue the restoration of the pitch pine barrens found in the Desert.
The former McGee farm property sat overgrown in Marlborough, last year. Developers are currently pushing to build a largely luxury apartment complex on this plot of land.

City Council says state should install traffic light near Walcott site

By Vicki Greene, Community Reporter Marlborough - The City Council voted unanimously, March 8, to formally ask the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to build...
The Pleasant Street Fire Station currently serves Marlborough’s West Side. A new station at Elm Street and Bigelow Street could potentially take over the Pleasant Street station’s service area, officials say.

New Marlborough fire station may prompt closure of Pleasant St. station

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH – As discussions continue regarding the construction of a new fire station in Marlborough, officials have also shed light...

City Council approves funds to digitalize records

In the basement of the Walker Building, there are dozens of boxes from several Marlborough municipal departments.

Perlman, Dumais advance to November election

It looks as though Samantha Perlman and J. Christian Dumais will move on to the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Revised plans for former Rowe Funeral Home adds more parking

Amended plans for the former Rowe Funeral Home on Main Street are making their way through municipal boards.
Marlborough High School students install flags late last week. Photo/Courtesy Marlborough Public Schools, Facebook

Communities to receive funds through AG’s settlement with drug manufacturer, distributors

REGION – Local communities will receive funds through a settlement with major drug manufacturers and distributors that was negotiated in part by state Attorney...
Marlborough City Hall towers over downtown Marlborough. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Marlborough mayor, City Council urge legislature to appropriate remaining ARPA funds

Mayor Arthur Vigeant last Monday urged the Massachusetts state legislature to appropriate $2.3 billion in remaining ARPA funding.
Marlborough City Hall (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Household Hazardous Waste Day set for May 13 for Marlborough, Hudson

The communities of Marlborough and Hudson will sponsor the spring Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 13.

Work begins on Alta Marlborough development

The first steps toward demolishing the buildings on Lincoln Street are underway, making way for the Alta Marlborough development.

City accepts grants for food insecurity, energy efficiency

The Council on Aging received $1,000 from the Marlborough Foundation. The funds will help alleviate food insecurity issues for seniors.

Marlborough mayor-elect announces transition program

With less than one month before the city welcomes a new administration, the incoming mayor has announced his transition program.
Marlborough City Hall (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Marlborough City Council approves midyear budget transfers

The Marlborough City Council formally approved several measures during its meeting on March 13, including midyear budget transfers.
The Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program of Massachusetts has awarded Marlborough with a $56,250 grant as part of this year’s $21 million in total allocated throughout the state to promote climate resiliency.

Marlborough to raise water and sewer rates starting July 1

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough will raise its water and sewer rates for the 2022 fiscal year.  The new in-city water rate will...

Applications to march in Labor Day parade due Aug. 15

MARLBOROUGH - Organizers of the Marlborough Labor Day Parade are accepting applications to march in the parade itself. Organizers are also seeking volunteers and sponsors. Those...

Vigeant, city councilors launch re-election campaign

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor  MARLBOROUGH - Arthur Vigeant announced last week plans to seek reelection to his sixth two-year term as Marlborough Mayor.  As the...