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Marlborough breaks ground for new dog park
On Thursday, Aug. 29, local officials took shovels in hand for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the dog park in Ghiloni Park.
Neighbors object to plans for pickleball facility
A proposed pickleball facility on Airport Boulevard in Marlborough is drawing concern from neighbors. Read more.
Communities announce Early Voting schedules
The state primary election will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The deadline to register for this election is Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m.
Former Rowe Funeral Home demolished
The former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St. is no more.
Former RMV office cleaned up following citation
The one-time home of a Registry of Motor Vehicles office at 525 Maple St. has been cleaned up, following a citation issued by the city.
Residents concerned about fate of Ward Park wading pool
The City Council has postponed a vote on whether to swap out the wading pool at Ward Park for a splash pad.
Work around City Hall to be completed soon
According to Marlborough City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, the work should be “substantially complete” by Labor Day.
MBTA zoning district may include Alta Marlborough
The City Council’s Urban Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on the MBTA zoning district proposal on Monday, Aug. 19.
City receives grants to bolster transportation
During its Monday, July 22, meeting, the City Council approved several grants that will help bolster transportation options.
Marlborough City Council overrides mayor’s job classification veto
The Marlborough City Council overrode a veto from Mayor J. Christian Dumais and approved changes to several job classifications.
City Council OKs new overlay district for Lizotte Drive
According to Building Commissioner Tin Htway, the Lizotte Drive overlay district still needs approval from Mayor J. Christian Dumais.
Marlborough DPW seeks to expand Evergreen Cemetery
An expansion of Evergreen Cemetery is needed to keep up with the demand for burial space, according to Theodore Scott.
Committee approves $500,000 bond to remediate landfill
The City Council’s Finance Committee approved a bond of $500,000 to remediate a portion of the former landfill.
Marlborough may turn wading pool at Ward Park into splash pad
The wading pool at Ward Park could be turned into a splash pad. The proposed project would be paid through a $1 million bond.
Marlborough could get state funds to purchase Main Street lot
An item within the economic development bill making its way through the state legislature may help the city purchase a long-empty lot on Main Street.
Marlborough Police Department promotes officers to sergeant, lieutenant
On July 1, the Marlborough Police Department announced the promotion of two officers. Read more about it here.
Marlborough Senior Center seeks to revamp lunch program
A grant from the Cummings Foundation will help the Marlborough Senior Center at 40 New Street recharge its lunch program.
Mayor makes $10.2 million in capital bond requests
Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais has made capital bond requests for fiscal 2024 totaling $10.2 million.
City hopes new zoning district will revitalize Donald Lynch Boulevard
A request to amend the zoning ordinances to create a new zoning district for Donald Lynch Boulevard was approved by the Planning Board.
Plans for Lizotte Drive pick up approvals from city boards
A former office building at 130 Lizotte Drive in Marlborough is closer to being converted into multifamily housing.