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Marlborough Community Cupboard offers help for seniors

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Marlborough - The United Way of Tri-County's Marlborough Community Cupboard (MCC) in partnership with BayPath Elder Services, the city of Marlborough, Marlborough Senior Center,...

Eagle Riders pay tribute to one of their own

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Marlborough – Members of of the Marlborough Eagle Riders #3565, ride to the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home this morning to pay...

Library meeting postponed

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Marlborough – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library have postponed its annual meeting and election of officers from June...

Letter to the Editor: Dlott bids farewell to Marlborough

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Dear Marlborough Community, On July 1, I will retire from my position as interim superintendent of the Marlborough Public Schools. As I depart, I would...

Marlborough Rotary Club donates to Marlborough Hospital Cancer Pavilion

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Marlborough - In keeping with their motto of "Service above self," the Marlborough Rotary Club recently donated $15,000 to the Marlborough Hospital Cancer Pavilion. "One...

‘Flags for Our Forces”

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Marlborough – In observance of Flag Day, the Salvation Army Marlborough Service Unit partnered with the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club (MJWC) to introduce a...

Local students awarded scholarships

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Marlborough - Members of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) gathered at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club June 6 for its Business After Hours annual scholarship presentation. The MRCC, through the Marlborough Regional Community Foundation, Inc., awarded five $1,000 scholarships; Wayside Racquet and Swim Club awarded two scholarships totaling $1,500; and Hologic, Inc., awarded a single scholarship for $2,000. Marlborough-based Hologic, Inc., is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving women's healthcare needs.

Enjoying the city's good tastes

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Marlborough – The sixth annual Taste of Marlborough & Brewfest was presented downtown June 10 by Old Marlborough Inc. Musicians provided live entertainment while...

Golfers on course to support chamber's programs

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Marlborough – The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce's 39th annual Premiere Golf Open was held June 4 at the Marlborough Country Club. After a day on the golf course, participants enjoyed a hot dinner with an ice cream buffet and lots of networking. Proceeds go to the chamber's business development programs.

Science awards, exhibit at Marlborough High School

Marlborough - The second annual Marlborough High School "STEMMY" awards presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the school's Little...

Council approves funds for city's economic development

Marlborough - The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) was granted $499,000 to fully fund activities for Fiscal Year 2014 at the June 3 City Council meeting. At the recommendation of the Finance Committee, councilors approved the request made last month by Mayor Arthur Vigeant. In his communication to the council, Vigeant said: "I am grateful to the City Council for your willingness to embrace the mission of the MEDC and for consistently providing feedback and direction as to how they can build on our shared success, improve their operations, and effectively carry out the directives from city government."

Brown tells Marlborough graduates to “set goals high”

Marlborough - The Marlborough High School Class of 2013 said farewell to one another and thank you to parents, teachers and administrators before an enthusiastic and spirited audience Sunday afternoon during commencement exercises in the John C. Colleary Field House.

Program to assist local seniors seeks volunteers

By Joan F. Simoneau,? Contributing Writer Marlborough - Seniors who are in need of a ride to medical appointments because family and friends are unable...

“Dig into Reading” at the Marlborough Public Library

Marlborough - Children will explore all things underground this summer as the Marlborough Public Library Children's Department presents "Dig into Reading," the 2013 Summer...

Local chapter of aviation enthusiasts seeks new members

Marlborough - A local group of aviation enthusiasts is looking for others who share a passion for building aircraft and flying them. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 673 at Marlboro Airport hopes to welcome some new members to its ranks.

Kids enjoy Russian music hour

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 City Council approves budget

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.

Fighting stigma in wake of tragedy

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 library meeting and election

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

Civil Air Patrol is fun for all ages

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.