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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.Â
Marlborough senior tax work-off applications now available
Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced that as of Monday, Feb. 26, the application for the 2024 Senior Citizen Residential Property Tax Work-off Program (SCRPT) is open.
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.
Marlborough tackles unique challenges in vaccination push
Hudson, Marlborough meeting state averages for fully-vaccinated residents
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
REGION – As some neighboring communities soar ahead of the state average, Marlborough...
Action Precision Machining closer to coming to Marlborough
Action Precision Machining, which is a tool and die operation, plans to relocate its shop to Marlborough from Leominster.
Perlman, Dumais advance to November election
It looks as though Samantha Perlman and J. Christian Dumais will move on to the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Community survey available on Marlborough’s city website
The community survey was first announced during the transition period back in November by then Mayor-elect Dumais.
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...
Dek hockey rink in Marlborough scheduled to open in spring
The Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park off Concord Road is starting to take shape. The rink is scheduled to open sometime this spring.
Marlborough receives grant for restoration work at Desert Area
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough is probably not the first city that comes to mind when you think of a desert.
However, the city’s Desert Natural Area,...
Machine shop wants to move into Mechanic Street site
Brian Falk, acting on behalf of the applicant Action Precision Machining, presented a request for a special permit to the City Council.
Council on Aging’s budget increases thanks to grants
There will be more funds in the Council on Aging’s annual operating budget, thanks to an increase in grants from the state.
‘Potholes are everywhere’: DPW crews contend with particularly harsh winter
MARLBOROUGH - Severe potholes across the region have frustrated local motorists in recent weeks.Â
They’ve also kept road crews busy.Â
With rapid temperature swings worsening a...
Marlborough School District plans to offer COVID-19 PCR nose-swab testing
The Marlborough School District has started sending out emails to parents to approve testing of their children for COVID-19 if needed.Â
Local legislative delegation receives committee assignments
The legislative delegation representing the area has received its committee assignments for the legislative session.
MassDOT announces overnight ramp closures on Routes 495, 290
MassDOT has announced overnight closures are scheduled for the ramp that carries traffic from I-495 southbound to I-290 westbound.
Marlborough looks to fill positions on boards and commissions
Marlborough is seeking resident applications to fill multiple open positions on the city’s boards and commissions.
Marlborough mayor, City Council urge legislature to appropriate remaining ARPA funds
Mayor Arthur Vigeant last Monday urged the Massachusetts state legislature to appropriate $2.3 billion in remaining ARPA funding.
City’s Christmas tree dropoff starts Jan. 8
Marlborough's annual Christmas tree dropoff program will take place Jan. 8-19 at several different locations in the city.
Marlborough Council on Aging receives grants to fight hoarding and depression in older people
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - BayPath Elder Services recently awarded two grants to the Marlborough Council on Aging to help seniors live happier lives.
One...