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Marlborough to replace police cruisers, fire truck

New police cruisers will soon hit the streets of Marlborough, and the city is closer to getting a new fire truck.

Dek hockey rink under construction at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough

Street hockey players won’t have to go to Hudson or Leominster to find a Dek rink. Come spring, there will be a new rink in Marlborough.

State legislators talk pandemic recovery at Assabet Valley Chamber forum

Local state legislators emphasized work to preserve some of the business support systems that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marlborough announces Project Clean Sweep

The mayor’s office and the City Council have announced Project Clean Sweep, in which residents can do some spring cleaning.

Bill seeks to bolster local access revenue streams

"Cutting the cord" may mean lower bills and access to more programs, but it also means lower revenues for local cable access studios.

Longtime Marlborough firefighter/EMT retires

By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer  MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough Firefighter/EMT Edmoth Matthews retired on April 23 after a 32-year career.  Matthews was appointed to the Marlborough Fire...

Marlborough Mayor, City Council members clash over fire station funding question

Mayor Vigeant and some city councilors disagreed over a transfer of funds related to the proposed West Side Fire Station on Monday. 
The Marlborough City Clerk recently confirmed the finalized listing of candidates in the upcoming Marlborough city elections.

Four candidates to seek three school committee seats in upcoming Marlborough election

MARLBOROUGH - Voters will decide contested races for mayor, Ward 4 City Council and school committee in Marlborough’s city elections later this year, the...

Marlborough Senior Center, splash pads available to cool off

With temperatures expected to go into the 90s today and tomorrow, the city has announced the following ways to beat the heat:

Mayor Vigeant seeks funding to enlarge Callahan State Park 

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough may soon purchase more than 33 acres of land to enlarge the Callahan State Park, which straddles the...

Marlborough begins conversion of former landfill

After years of dormancy, work has begun to convert the former landfill at Hudson Street in Marlborough into parkland.

City Council gets first look at proposed housing for Lizotte Drive

The building at 130 Lizotte Drive has stood vacant for almost a decade. It is currently being gutted to prepare for future use.

Water main breaks on Boston Post Road East

Crews from the city’s Department of Public Works worked through the night to repair a water main break on Boston Post Road East.

Marlborough seeks to replace election equipment

The city clerk’s office is seeking $110,000 to replace ballot tabulators. The funding request will come before the City Council on Monday.

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.
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Vigeant provides update on COVID-19, vaccine clinics

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By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough was gearing up for additional vaccine clinics as of Nov. 8, as young children become eligible for COVID-19...

Local legislative delegation receives committee assignments

The legislative delegation representing the area has received its committee assignments for the legislative session.

City Council approves zoning ordinances for Village District

The latest version of the zoning ordinances for the city’s Village District has been approved by the City Council.

Marlborough City Council considers $1 million library cost overrun

Marlborough’s library project may be on track to run $1 million over budget after unanticipated cost overruns. 

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.