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Marlborough Police raise $3,138 through ‘No Shave November’

If you had noticed members of police looking a bit scruffy last month, that’s because the officers were taking part in “No Shave November.”

Marlborough welcomes three new firefighters

During the City Council meeting, Fire Chief Kevin Breen presented Jesus Murillo, James Cacciapaglia and Gus Franchi to the council.

Machine shop wants to move into Mechanic Street site

Brian Falk, acting on behalf of the applicant Action Precision Machining, presented a request for a special permit to the City Council.

Communities receive state fire safety equipment grants

Massachusetts has announced $5 million in grant awards to 308 fire departments from the 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
The old McGee Farm will remain as is, for now, after the Marlborough City Council rejected a special permit to build a multifamily residential development on the property.

Walcott Heritage Farms revisions making their way through Marlborough boards

On Dec. 15, WP Marlborough MA Owner LLC, the applicant for the proposed Walcott Heritage Farms, came before the Conservation Commission.

Marlborough gets MassWorks grant for Main Street improvements

The MassWorks grant will allow the city to create a raised, shared-use plaza and reconstruct the traffic signal at Bolton and Main streets.

Lower tax rate, higher values lead to hike in tax bills in Marlborough

Most homeowners will see a hike in their tax bills while commercial and industrial property owners will see their tax bills reduced.

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.

Marlborough gets grant to help with Housing Choice

The Housing Choice Initiative is intended to alleviate the housing shortage in the state, especially when it comes to multifamily units.

Marlborough Finance Committee green lights Physik Instrumente TIF

Physik Instrumente is ready to move to Marlborough, pending an approval of the Tax Increment Financing agreement by the City Council.

Marlborough close to adding treasury/payroll manager

During the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting, members approved an amendment to the city code to create a treasury/payroll manager.

Church members voice concerns about traffic from proposed Lincoln Street projects

Two housing proposals – one and the other in preliminary stages – could spruce up Lincoln Street, or make it more congested.

Marlborough library interior work begins

For Margaret Cardello, the progress of rebuilding the Marlborough Public Library can be measured by the colors at the construction site.

Physik Instrumente awaits City Council TIF agreement

Physik Instrumente is poised to move from Auburn to Marlborough, pending an approval of the TIF agreement by the City Council.

Marlborough police remind of overnight parking ban

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The Marlborough Police Department is reminding residents that the ban goes into effect on Dec. 1 and will be in place through March 15.

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.

MetroWest Free Medical Program moves to Marlborough

MetroWest Free Medical Program has announced that it will be changing locations to 246 Maple St., Suite 1, in Marlborough. 

Shuttle service gets grant from state

The funds will be used to continue funding the Marlborough shuttle service, which consists of one 12-passenger van.

Marlborough receives state grant for Cedar Hill Street reconstruction

The grant will help the city reconstruct a one-mile stretch of narrow roadway on Cedar Hill Street, which is near Crane Swamp.

Local communities release election results

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Voters took to the polls yesterday in the general election. Here’s how each community voted according to unofficial election results.