Marlborough Government

The Ad Hoc Municipal Aggregation Committee reported that residents saved more than $3.8 million on their bills during the fourth quarter.

Most council members joined neighbors in objection to the plans, which currently calls for the demolition of the former Rowe Funeral Home.

Mayor Arthur Vigeant has announced that the city will have two paid summer employment programs for college and high school students. 

The Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park off Concord Road is starting to take shape. The rink is scheduled to open sometime this spring.

During the City Council meeting, Mayor Arthur Vigeant proposed a transfer from free cash to cover a 1% non-pensionable stipend for personnel.

Plans for a mixed-use development at the former Rowe Funeral Home, 57 Main St., took one step forward on March 23.

The Marlborough City Council formally approved several measures during its meeting on March 13, including midyear budget transfers.

Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Marlborough DPW have announced that the city will be participating in a textile recycling pilot program.

Ward 3 City Councilor J. Christian Dumais has announced he is running for mayor. He is planning a campaign kickoff on Thursday, March 30.

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.

Sudbury Valley Trustees recently expanded the Grist Mill Pond Conservation Area thanks to donations from two members of a neighboring family.

Committee members also discussed the “buyout” option, where developers could offer cash in lieu of building affordable units.

The city will be able to enhance its response to emergencies, thanks to a grant recently accepted by the City Council.

The legislative delegation representing the area has received its committee assignments for the legislative session.

This award is given biennially to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Marlborough community through their humanitarian efforts.

The owners of the Medway-based All Fur Love wanted to open a dog-grooming business at 75 Lincoln Street in Marlborough.

The City Council approved the state’s Office of Travel and Tourism grants to Marlborough totaling $175,000.

Reimbursements for fuel costs and funding a new position were among the reasons requested for midyear budget transfers.

A former automotive paint distributor at 272 Lincoln St. is closer to becoming a 12-unit multifamily dwelling – without the billboard.

Street hockey players won’t have to go to Hudson or Leominster to find a Dek rink. Come spring, there will be a new rink in Marlborough.