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Marlborough – Russian musicians Katya and Tatyana perform for some local kids and their moms at the Marlborough Public Library May 25. Photo/Nora McDonald

Marlborough - The City Council approved a spending plan for next year's city budget at $132.1 million at its June 3 meeting. Councilors agreed with the recommendations of the Finance Committee, cutting just under $742,000 from Mayor Arthur Vigeant's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014. Finance Committee Chair Michael Ossing said the final total is an increase over this year of $5.4 million, or 4.3 percent. The average amount of budget increases adopted by the council the past seven fiscal years is just under 3 percent. The budget for FY 2013 totaled $127.1 million.

Marlborough – Michael "Mikey" Emerson Maloney is remembered by his friends and family as someone who loved to cook, talk politics, care for animals, play the guitar and listen to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and other music of that era. Tragically, he passed away on March 20 at the age of 24 after a prolonged battle with depression and social anxiety disorder. On March 29, over 200 people packed into Speakers Night Club in Marlborough to reminisce about a young man who many considered a "tremendous kid."

Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will hold its annual meeting and election of officers Thursday, June 13, at the Jacobs...

Marlborough - The Lt. Col. Frank Pocher Minute Man Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently held an open house at the Marlborough Airport, introducing youths ages 12 to 18 to an exciting way to learn to lead, fly and have fun.

Marlborough-The 2013 SJL Memorial Scholarship Fund Motorcycle Ride, in memory of Shawna Jean Larassa, will be held Saturday, August 10, beginning at the Moose...

Marlborough-Public safety is high on the priority list of Mayor Arthur Vigeant and the City Council as they approve requests made by the local Police and Fire departments.

Marlborough-Graduating Marlborough High School senior Nicole Katherine Archibald has enrolled in the United States Air Force Aerospace Medical Service program. She is the daughter of Rich and Darlene Archibald of Marlborough.

Marlborough - A public hearing on the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2014 municipal operating budget, as recently submitted by Mayor Arthur Vigeant, was held during the May 20 City Council meeting. A review of the $132.92 million proposed spending plan reflects an increase of 4.89 percent over the approved FY 2013 budget. The Finance Committee, chaired by Councilor-at-Large Michael Ossing, is proposing a cut totaling slightly over $700,000 from the plan, after a series of review meetings with city department heads.

Marlborough-The annual Memorial Day parade, honoring veterans, active duty military men and women and those who have given their lives in service to our country, will take place Monday, May 27, starting at 10 a.m. Participants will assemble on lower John Street, off Route 85, proceed to Main Street and stop at war memorials along the parade route, concluding at Monument Square at Mechanic Street.

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Marlborough?An A-list of wisecrackers assembled May 16 for the third annual Celebrity Roast to benefit Employment Options at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel. They tossed good-natured barbs at Marlborough resident Mike "Mikey" Adams, the WEEI sports radio host of "The Planet Mikey Show." Returning for the second year as master of ceremonies was NECN television reporter Eileen Curran. Among the roasters was actor John Fiore, best known for his roles in "Law & Order" and "The Sopranos."

Marlborough - The Marlborough Lions Club will hold its 25th Annual Spring Sprint Triathlon at the Wayside Racquet & Swim Club, 80 Broadmeadow Rd.,...

Marlborough - City Councilors rejected a request May 6 to waive permitting fees for the Assabet Valley Regional School District for the renovation project currently in progress at the school's Fitchburg Street location.

Marlborough- Local musician Jason Anick has played music all over the world and before a large variety of audiences. When he was 12 years old, he was performing in the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair fiddle contest when then-President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, unexpectedly joined the audience.

Marlborough - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) has announced its 39th Premier Golf Open (PGO) will be held Tuesday, June 4 at...

Marlborough – Marlborough resident Veronica "Vikki" Crowley has a family history of various types of cancer, which took the lives of her mother, sister, two aunts and a nephew. She's also a four-time cancer survivor still battling the disease. "I shouldn's be here, but I keep coming back," she said with a laugh. "I'se lived through four types of cancer. I don's understand why I's still here, unless it's to finish something I'se started."

Marlborough-The Marlborough Rotary Club will host "Italian Night," on Wednesday, May 22, 5 to 8:00 p.m. at Hellenic Hall, Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church,...

Marlborough – Founded in1910, Immaculate Conception School (ICS) is steeped in history and traditions. One of its most popular events is Grandparents Day, which began in 1984. This year, 175 grandparents of students in preschool through fifth grade gathered May 3. Activities with the special guests in each classroom ranged from games to arts and crafts. Among this year's guests were Carol and Eugene Mauro, who visited their twin grandsons, fourth-graders Nathan and Thomas Crisafulli. Another grandson, Owen, is an ICS seventh-grader. Carol and Eugene now reside on Cape Cod and look forward to Grandparents Day, where they can also see other family members. Third-grade teacher Martha Mauro is their daughter-in-law; married to their son, Dan, an ICS alum. This was the 13th time Carol and Eugene visited for Grandparents Day as guests of seven grandchildren. Their nine children also attended ICS.

Region – Guests had the opportunity to meet state officials while attending the 33rd annual Senior Conference, held April 18 at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) in Marlborough. For the fifth year, the conference was hosted by state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, for constituents from 14 communities in the Middlesex and Worcester District, including Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough (precinct 3), Southborough and Westborough.