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Marijuana dispensary in Marlborough seeks to add services, hours

Green Gold Group runs a retail dispensary in Charlton, and it operates a wholesale marijuana growing facility in Central Massachusetts.

Sasseville Way zoning proposal in Marlborough irks neighbors

Neighbors living around Sasseville Way near Fort Meadow Reservoir love the trees, the space and the wildlife.

Developer seeks special permit for new Starbucks drive-through, bank

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By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – A developer wants to build two drive-through facilities for a new Starbucks location and a bank for the...

Vigeant asks to purchase 100 Locke Dr. for west side fire station

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant requested in a letter dated Sept. 23 that the City Council authorize the purchase...

Marlborough approves TIF with Sartorius Stedim

Sartorius Stedim on Donald Lynch Boulevard has been approved for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with the city.
The Marlborough City Clerk recently confirmed the finalized listing of candidates in the upcoming Marlborough city elections.

Four candidates to seek three school committee seats in upcoming Marlborough election

MARLBOROUGH - Voters will decide contested races for mayor, Ward 4 City Council and school committee in Marlborough’s city elections later this year, the...

Garceau pulls papers to challenge Vigeant in Marlborough mayoral race

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough police officer David Garceau has moved to challenge incumbent mayor Arthur Vigeant in this year's mayoral election. According to...

Marlborough to revive food truck festival, Sept. 19

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough City Council voted unanimously June 21 to accept a $7,500 grant to assist with the cost...

Marlborough library construction about 30% complete

Just down West Main Street, the “new” library is starting to take shape. The project is about 30% completed.

Walcott Heritage Farms developers approved for fifth special permit extension

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The developers of Walcott Heritage Farms, a 140-unit, three-building, residential development on the former McGee Farm property, are...

Marlborough approves zoning map amendment

The Marlborough City Council recently approved a zoning map amendment for parcels of land located on Jefferson Street and Lincoln Street.

Marlborough shares plans for Labor Day parade

MARLBOROUGH – Mayor Arthur Vigeant unveiled plans June 10 for this year’s Marlborough Labor Day Parade.  Made via press release, the announcement came three days...
The Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program of Massachusetts has awarded Marlborough with a $56,250 grant as part of this year’s $21 million in total allocated throughout the state to promote climate resiliency.

Marlborough to raise water and sewer rates starting July 1

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough will raise its water and sewer rates for the 2022 fiscal year.  The new in-city water rate will...

Marlborough library temporarily relocates to Walker Building

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - The staff and patrons of the Marlborough Public Library will watch part of their old home crumble to...

Marlborough City Council nears vote on Alta development

An application to build a 10,074-square-foot mixed-use project near downtown will appear on the agenda for the next meeting.

Marlborough proposes revisions to state recommended redistricting plan

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – Though some residents would see their City Council representation change, the majority of Marlborough neighborhoods would continue to...

Chipotle to be proposed for Wayside Crossing plaza

The proposed bank at 661 Boston Post Road East may become a Chipotle restaurant in Wayside Crossing plaza in Marlborough.

City Councilor Perlman announces run for mayor

City Councilor Samantha Perlman is running to become the next Marlborough mayor. Perlman made the announcement in a press release today.

Marlborough extends deadline for Rowe Funeral Home site plan review

It will take a bit longer before a proposal for the former Rowe Funeral Home on Main Street comes under a site plan review.

Marlborough goats clear poison ivy and other unwanted plants

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The city has been using goats as an environmentally-friendly way to clear poison ivy and invasive species like Japanese knotweed.