Marlborough

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Marlborough – Seniors at Marlborough High School (MHS) now have a better idea how to manage a monthly budget...

Marlborough - Sonia R. Hanna, 41, of Marlborough, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at her home. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter...

Marlborough - On Nov, 16, the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School's (AMSA) Quiz Bowl Team came in first place in a history...

Marlborough – When the sixth annual Metrowest Festival of Trees was held Dec. 13, 14 and 15, it returned for the second year at the 47,500-square-foot Royal Plaza Trade Center. In addition to wreaths, nearly 100 decorated trees from two- to 7-1/2 feet were sponsored by businesses, organizations and community leaders. Many guests purchased raffle tickets for a chance to win their favorite entries.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Marlborough – Marlborough Hospital opened at its current location on Union Street in 1913 after it was originally founded...

Marlborough - Gathered at an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party held Dec. 12 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel are Rising Young Professionals (RYP)...

Marlborough - Cathy Mogavero receives an engraved vase from Suzanne Morreale Leeber, president and CEO of Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC), at her...

Marlborough - In a field dominated by men, two local women were recently honored in the Massachusetts STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Teacher of the Year competition.

Marlborough – A self-described procrastinator, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes of Marlborough has managed to write and publish 14 young adult novels. She's currently revising a first draft, which she completed while participating in the 15th annual National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo.

Marlborough ??" Holiday spirits were up – even as the rain was coming down – Dec. 6 at Union Common as the city held its annual Home for the Holidays celebration. Residents braved the miserably wet weather for the chance to enjoy some hometown holiday cheer. Participants were greeted with free balloons at the Common's gates. Mayor Arthur Vigeant lit the town tree as the Marlborough High School Mixed Chorus, directed by Shannon Phypers, performed holiday classics under their umbrellas.

Marlborough-large-web-icon1Marlborough - The City Council approved the new real estate property tax rates for 2014 as presented by Mayor Arthur Vigeant and the Board of Assessors at its Dec. 2 meeting. A public hearing preceded the vote that sets the tax rate at $16.11 for residential homeowners and $28.22 for commercial and industrial property.

Marlborough-large-web-icon1Marlborough - Six months ago city councilors unanimously approved an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) with the town of Hudson to supplement its water supply on a temporary basis. Mayor Arthur Vigeant requested the emergency connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) water supply system and returned to the council Dec. 2 to request a year's extension to the agreement.

Marlborough - This holiday season, "Tattoo," the Jack Russell mascot of Body Mind and Spine, a chiropractic office and wellness center, is the honorary...

Marlborough - The commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced a $1.6 million MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant to the city of Marlborough for redesigning and reconstructing Simarano Drive, which runs through the industrial park area at 200 Forest Park.

Marlborough – A meeting that had been scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 to discuss renovation plans for Ward Park has been cancelled. According to a...

Marlborough – Hundreds of guests supported the 24th annual Evening of Giving, held Dec. 5 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel. They sampled offerings from over 30 eateries and danced to music provided by deejay Matt Rutting.

Marlborough - Rita A. (Turner) Holt, 93, a life-long resident of Marlborough, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born...

Marlborough – Mayor Arthur Vigeant recently met with the membership of Marlborough High School's Student Council to hear their opinions on a variety of...

Marlborough - Residents at Christopher Heights Assisted Living Community recently made a variety of holiday items that were highlighted at the Annual Fall Bazaar,...

Marlborough - Linda E. (Scheffler) Jarvis, 62, of Marlborough, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, following a lengthy illness. Born in Albany, New York, she...