Marlborough

Marlborough-The construction of the city’s first synthetic turf athletic field will begin late spring next year at the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School if the City Council approves a proposal by Mayor Arthur Vigeant which was presented at the Nov. 3 council meeting.

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 - City councilors approved a local sales tax on restaurant meals originating in the city and designated the funds to upgrade and add more athletic fields. The action took place at the Dec. 16 meeting which was attended by more than 50 local sports coaches, athletic directors, youth participants, and parents who applauded enthusiastically after the decision was made.

Marlborough - Voters in Wards 2 and 5 elected Robert Page and John Irish, respectively, to City Council seats in the Nov. 5 Biennial Municipal Election. Page defeated former Ward 2 City Councilor Paul Ferro by 111 votes. Page held the post from 2001 to 2003 when Ferro defeated him and represented Ward 2 until 2012 when he was outvoted by Rich Jenkins who did not run this year as he has moved out of the ward. John Irish of West Hill Road, a political newcomer, won the Ward 5 over another newcomer, Carlos Valadares of Witherbee Street. Ward 5 has been represented by Robert Seymour who did not seek re-election.

Marlborough - James T. Fay, 80, of Marlborough, formerly of Seneca Falls and Binghamton, N.Y., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. He was the loving...

Marlborough – Those of us who have automobiles tend to take them for granted. But for many central Massachusetts residents, the dream of owning a car is out of reach, perhaps because of little to no savings, low employment wages, a prolonged illness or bad credit. As a result, commuting to jobs, schools, medical care, and shopping for necessities, is often frustrating and stressful.

To the Editor:  Chambers of Commerce around the world have been champions of free enterprise for over 400 years, rallying around everything from job creation...

Marlborough – On Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. come Trunk or Treating near Kelleher Field. Put on some costumes and bring the family out for this safe, fun event at Connecting Point Church, 72 Jefferson St., Marlborough.

Marlborough - City Councilors accepted an updated landscaping plan for the grounds of a proposed Taco Bell on Boston Post Road East and moved to approve the special permit filed by Charter Foods North to proceed with their plans to occupy the building in the Staples plaza, adjacent to Fanz Sports Grill. In presenting the unanimous vote of the Urban Affairs Committee to the full council at the Oct. 5 council meeting Chair Joseph Delano reconfirmed that concerns over the potential noise and appearance of the grounds had been addressed.

Motorcycling for scholarship funds Marlborough - Some of the more than 300 motorcyclists complete the 50-mile course of the fifth annual Dollars for Scholars Bike...

Region – Towns in the Community Advocate readership area are slowly starting to get back to normal but there are still significant power outages throughout the communities.

Region - An accident involving two tractor trailer units and two cars has been reported on I-495 south near Marlborough, exit 25 B. The right lane is closed at this time. Another accident, a car trailer rollover, has been reported on I-95 south near Exit 13/Dedham. Another accident, a car trailer rollover, has been reported on I-95 south near Exit 13/Dedham.

Marlborough – “Helen Keller,” portrayed by actress Sheryl Faye, visited with second-graders at Sgt. Charles G. Jaworek Elementary School Feb. 2. Faye presented "Helen...

Marlborough - John A. Thompson, 65, of Marlborough and formerly of North Attleboro, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in...

Marlborough - The search for a new director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to fill the position recently vacated by Tim Cummings has begun. Cummings, who led the MEDC for the past four years, accepted a position as economic development director in Nashua, N.H.

Marlborough – The City Council is considering a request to approve funding for the purchase of containers to be used for automated curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables. The council discussed the request, which was made by Mayor Arthur Vigeant, at its Jan. 23 meeting.

Region – 2016 has been a season of streaks for the Marlborough High varsity softball team. There was a pair of three-game consecutive losses sandwiched between a two-game win streak that left the team searching for answers with playoff hopes in deep jeopardy. At 4-7 as recently as May 5, the team had its back against the wall needing good things to happen.

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough - A request to install a wireless communication facility at the Fire Station located at 96 Pleasant St....

By Linda Rennie, Marlborough Historical Society Marlborough - Over the years the month of May has been the time when the community of Marlborough has...

Marlborough – For years, the Frank D. Walker Building has been home to various city offices including the Veterans Services, Retirement Board, and Community Development Authority as well as the United Way of Tri-County’s Marlborough Community Cupboard.