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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...
Household hazardous waste collection set for Oct. 7
The city of Marlborough and town of Hudson will co-sponsor a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, Oct. 7
Marlborough opening cooling centers
The City of Marlborough will be opening a cooling center from Wednesday, July 26, through Friday, July 28, at the Senior Center 40 New St.
Library, public facilities request funding for positions
During the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting on Oct. 16, members reviewed requests for job descriptions and salary ranges.
Vigeant provides update on Marlborough housing moratorium
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Mayor Arthur Vigeant spoke in favor of Marlborough’s 90-day moratorium for multi-family housing projects at the City Council...
City offers summer employment programs for students
Mayor Arthur Vigeant has announced that the city will have two paid summer employment programs for college and high school students.
Marlborough officials request midyear budget transfers
Reimbursements for fuel costs and funding a new position were among the reasons requested for midyear budget transfers.
Marlborough Cultural Council seeks new members
The Marlborough Cultural Council, a local affiliate of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, is looking to add new members.
Marlborough receives grant for emergency management equipment
The city will be able to enhance its response to emergencies, thanks to a grant recently accepted by the City Council.
Marlborough Library Foundation elects new officers
MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Public Library Foundation recently elected a new slate of officers, just as the library itself begins its long-awaited renovation and...
Marlborough to purchase new defibrillators
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough City Council voted unanimously to approve two grants
for the purchase of defibrillators at a meeting on...
City receives $44,500 grant as part of state Tree Planting Initiative program
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — Seeing an opportunity to both combat some of the effects of climate change and beautify several city neighborhoods,...
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.
Vital prepares to take over as Ward 1 city councilor
Mark A. Vital has been active in the city’s commissions and committees for years. Come Jan. 1, Vital will assume his first elected position.
Vigeant asks to extend multi-family housing moratorium through end of year
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant recently requested that the City
Council extend a moratorium on new multi-family housing projects through...
Local legislative delegation receives committee assignments
The legislative delegation representing the area has received its committee assignments for the legislative session.
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.
Marlborough updating hazard mitigation plan
The City Council recently held a public hearing to learn more about proposed updates to the hazard mitigation plan.
Food pantry director named grand marshal for Labor Day parade
The Community Cupboard’s longtime director has been named the grand marshal for this year’s Labor Day parade.
Sen. Eldridge talks DCR funding, affordable housing at forum
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge called on local business leaders to share their thoughts on the local housing situation in comments last week.