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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.
City Council approves site plans for former Rowe Funeral Home
Most council members joined neighbors in objection to the plans, which currently calls for the demolition of the former Rowe Funeral Home.
Marlborough sets 2022 tax rates
MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough City Council voted unanimously, Dec. 6, to set the city’s residential fiscal year 2022 tax rate at $13.12. The commercial, industrial...
City Council green lights BJs tax deal
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH—BJs Wholesale Club’s is seeking a tax-increment financing agreement (TIF) associated with its plan to move its Westborough headquarters to...
Marlborough Public Library to re-open after expansion project
Two years after breaking ground, the Marlborough Public Library is scheduled to reopen at 35 W. Main St. on Monday, Oct. 2.
Communities to receive funds through AG’s settlement with drug manufacturer, distributors
REGION – Local communities will receive funds through a settlement with major drug manufacturers and distributors that was negotiated in part by state Attorney...
Humanitarian of the Year nominations open
This award is given biennially to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Marlborough community through their humanitarian efforts.
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...
Marlborough seeks to upgrade communications systems
Marlborough is seeking nearly $5 million to upgrade its public safety communications systems. The upgrades will improve weak signals.
Work around City Hall to be completed soon
According to Marlborough City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, the work should be “substantially complete” by Labor Day.
Marlborough City Council approves midyear budget transfers
The Marlborough City Council formally approved several measures during its meeting on March 13, including midyear budget transfers.
City Council approves special permit for treatment program
The City Council has approved a special permit to allow Alta Behavioral Health to open an outpatient substance abuse treatment program.
Former Rowe Funeral Home developers appeal City Council decision
An issue over parking at the proposed development at the former Rowe Funeral Home site at 57 Main St. has led to an appeal.
Marlborough receive $10,000 for vaccines
The city’s Council on Aging has been awarded a $10,000 grant to provide vaccines. Mayor Arthur Vigeant announced on Aug. 17.
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.
Vigeant, Garceau share observations, goals for Marlborough as mayoral race begins
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Five-term Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant is running for re-election.
Marlborough Police Patrol Officer David Garceau, meanwhile, is making a...
‘State of the City’ is strong, says Marlborough mayor
Mayor Arthur Vigeant presented a positive outlook in his 11th “State of the City” address during the Jan. 23 City Council meeting.
Local candidates weigh in on ballot Question 1
With four questions on the November ballot, local candidates weighed in on Question 1, which is a proposed constitutional amendment.
Marlborough Bolton St. site marked for demolition
Nearly four years after the approval of a site plan, 28 South Bolton Street appears ready for the next steps.
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.