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Marlborough requests $115,000 for dog park at Ghiloni

The City Council got a request from Mayor J. Christian Dumais to transfer $115,000 from free cash for the DPW to construct the dog park.
(Photo/Dakota Antelman)

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.

Marlborough warns of unauthorized solicitation of water testing services

The DPW said this company, Quality Water Testing USA Inc., is conducting this activity without the city’s consent or authorization.
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City announces summer internship program

The internship program aims to provide the unique opportunity to gain practical, real-life experience in a government setting.

Marlborough Fire Department welcomes new firefighters

The Marlborough Fire Department recently appointed three new members – Paul Latino, Madison Quinn and Cameron Plank.
Marlborough City Hall (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Finance Committee trims $718,000 from proposed FY25 budget

For the second time this year, Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais has requested a communications director.

City Council approves funds to digitalize records

In the basement of the Walker Building, there are dozens of boxes from several Marlborough municipal departments.

City opens boardwalk at Lake Williams

Mayor J. Christian Dumais joined former Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Conservation Agent Priscilla Ryder to open the Lake Williams boardwalk.
(Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Purple named Marlborough’s new human resources director

Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced his hiring of Shrewsbury resident Christine Purple as the city’s new human resources director.

Lake Williams Boardwalk in Marlborough opens May 6

Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced that the Lake Williams Boardwalk will open on Monday, May 6, at noon.

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.
The Pleasant Street Fire Station currently serves Marlborough’s West Side. A new station at Elm Street and Bigelow Street could potentially take over the Pleasant Street station’s service area, officials say.

Mayor forms new West Side Fire Station Committee

A second West Side Fire Station Committee has been formed and met April 3, Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced.

City conducts 20th annual clean sweep

The plastic yellow bags told the tale. On April 27, dozens of volunteers fanned out throughout the city for the 20th Project Clean Sweep.

Assistant chief receives accreditation

Marlborough Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeff Emanuelson recently became accredited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Service Commission.

State Sen. Eldridge hosts annual seniors conference

Eldridge represents the Middlesex and Worcester District, which includes Marlborough, Hudson and Southborough.

City approves purchase of new fire engine

The Marlborough Fire Department is closer to securing a new engine after City Council approved a request to transfer $786,500 from free cash.
Marlborough City Hall towers over downtown Marlborough. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

80 sightings of rodents in Marlborough over three months

In late January, the mayor’s office and the Board of Health launched a program to help the city deal with rodents.

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.
Crews have begun an improvement project on the back of City Hall. (photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Demo work on plaza behind behind City Hall begins

Work has begun to demolish the plaza in the back of Marlborough City Hall. The plaza was constructed in 1978.
Marlborough City Hall (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

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.