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Marlborough halts applications for new multi-family housing developments

Moratorium will last 90-days By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH — Many communities in the state are facing a housing crisis. But that has not been...

Proposed Mass General Brigham expansion worries Marlborough officials

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer Marlborough – UMass Marlborough Hospital has been serving area residents for 130 years, whether they have insurance or not. It...

Local businesses ‘pop up’ downtown Marlborough

City officials joined the MEDC in welcoming local entrepreneurs to three sheds within the parking lot along Court and Weed streets.

Housing on the horizon for Marlborough armory building

The former Marlborough armory at 358 Lincoln St. could become a small multifamily project, according to city officials.

City mulls future of Donald Lynch Boulevard

The council’s Urban Affairs Committee discussed the possibility of adding an overlay district to the area of Donald Lynch Boulevard.

Vigeant wins sixth term as Marlborough mayor, Brown wins Ward 4 City Council Race

MARLBOROUGH - Unofficial election results show Arthur Vigeant beating David Garceau in this year’s Marlborough mayoral election.  The campaign marked Garceau’s second bid to unseat...

Local voters head to the polls for state primary

After a rainy primary yesterday, local clerks released the results to show which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election.

Trombetta’s seeks special permit for contractors’ yard

To most, Trombetta’s is a place to get some ice cream and flowers. For others, it’s a place for contractors to store supplies and vehicles.

Parking snags development plans for 57 Main St.

The City Council loves the building plans for the site of the former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St. It’s the parking that has it concerned.

Urban Affairs Subcommittee reviews permit for Marlborough Raising Cane’s 

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – Efforts to open a Raising Cane’s restaurant in Marlborough are moving forward after the Marlborough City Council’s Urban Affairs...

Hospitals respond to Attorney General’s report on proposed MGB expansion

REGION - A report from state Attorney General Maura Healey last month highlighted elements of the ongoing debate over a proposed Mass General Brigham...

MGB withdraws Westborough expansion plan

Mass General Brigham (MGB) will not be coming to Westborough after it withdrew plans at the state level on Friday.

Raising Cane’s moves to open restaurant in Marlborough

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Raising Cane’s, a fast food chain that specializes in chicken fingers, has submitted an application to open a...

Marlborough City Council green lights permit for Alta project

The special permit for the 10,000-square-foot Alta project was approved 7-1-1-1 at a Marlborough City Council meeting on July 25.

The Walker Building: A lot of potential that needs a lot of work

The Walker Building has been the high school, the Board of Health, the Recreation Department, the senior center and even a homeless shelter.

Alta French development in Marlborough breaks ground

City officials broke ground on the Alta French development on Lincoln and Mechanic streets that once housed the Johnson Claflin factory.

Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park now open

On Wednesday, July 5, the Recreation Department officially opened the Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park on Concord Road.

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.
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Marlborough man killed in hit-and-run crash in Boston

A 22-year old Marlborough man was killed early Saturday morning when he was allegedly hit by a car while walking on Storrow Drive in Boston. 

Marlborough mayoral candidates take part in debate

The four candidates vying to replace Arthur Vigeant as mayor of Marlborough engaged in a debate on Wednesday, Sept. 20.