Marlborough

Eagles soar with 'Rock and Stroll' Marlborough - Walking laps Oct. 23 at Ward Park for the Marlborough Fraternal Order of Eagles third annual...

Region - The Arthritis Foundation is looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the Central Mass. Arthritis Walk to be held at the...

Marlborough - Lorraine Rachel (Lawson) Westerberg, 84, died at her home Tuesday June 14, 2011, after a period of failing health. She was the...

Boston - Representatives Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and Paul Frost (R-Auburn), in conjunction with Representatives George N. Peterson, Jr. (R-Grafton), Peter Durant (R-Spencer), Kevin Kuros (R-Uxbridge), Matthew Beaton (R-Shrewsbury) and Steven Levy (R-Marlborough),are pleased to announce that the 2011 G.O.P. Jobs Tour will be stopping in Sutton on Oct. 3.

Marlborough - Visit Temple Emanuel of Marlborough Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, for its annual Holiday Shop. Consider getting some of...

Marlborough - The city of Marlborough tells the history of its families by the names of its streets, street corners and squares. Over the years Marlborough has honored its citizens by naming parts of the city after them.

Region - Mark your summer and fall calendar for five unique road races, each with its own special challenge and benefiting local charities. The 5K Spirit of Hudson Road Race with free Mighty Mite Marathon for kids 2 – 6 will be held Saturday, June 11, at 8:30 a.m. The race will start at 5 Houghton St. (around the corner from Medusa Brewing Co.) in Hudson. The race is part of the Hudson Community Festival; 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Elks scholarship fund. USA Track & Field (USATF) certified/walkers welcome/medal awards.

Marlborough - At its May 21 meeting, the City Council approved funding of nearly $23.5 million for repairs to the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS). The funds will be appropriated over a 30-year period. Marlborough joins the six other AVRTHS member communities - Westborough, Southborough, Northborough, Berlin, Hudson and Maynard - in supporting the proposed $62.4 million repair project, which includes the replacement of the roof, windows and doors, and the heating and ventilation systems. Superintendent Mary Jo Nawrocki said she was very pleased with the unanimous vote of the City Council and looked forward to a meeting in early June with the Assabet School Building Committee to discuss the next steps.

Marlborough - It was an afternoon of fun in the sun at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club Aug. 3. Kidfest, an end of the summer celebration, offered a variety of activities for kids and their families: jump houses, pitch "n" splash, an inflatable obstacle course, puppet shows, balloon animals, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, spin art, tattoos, reptiles from Curious Creatures and more.

Marlborough - The City Council approved a measure at its July 9 meeting to join a coalition of cities and towns in central Massachusetts that will strive to develop effective strategies regarding issues such as cuts to local aid and unfunded state mandates. In a communication inviting Marlborough officials to join the coalition, former City Councilor James Kane, who is now a member of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, noted, "The time has come to seek substantive changes." In a communication inviting Marlborough officials to join the coalition, former City Councilor James Kane, who is now a member of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, noted, "The time has come to seek substantive changes."

Marlborough – Over 200 city residents gathered for a public forum at the city's current senior center June 26 to discuss a proposed new center that would be built at Ward Park. The proposal to build a new center at that location has been met with approval by many of the city's residents who feel the current location at 240 Main St. does not adequately service the needs of the city's senior citizens. But the plan has also been vehemently opposed by a number of citizens, especially members of the Ward Park Neighborhood Association.

  Region - State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, meets Alan Linehan of Hudson at the 32nd annual Senior Conference, held April 19 at Assabet Valley...

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough - Many individuals who are unable to provide housing for themselves and their families often feel trapped, and...

Marlborough – Thanks to the generosity of some Marlborough Savings Bank (MSB) employees, the residents at Bolton Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Marlborough had gifts to unwrap this holiday season.

Marlborough – The city's annual Veterans Day Parade was held downtown Nov. 11. Stops were made along the parade route to decorate each war...

Marlborough-The opening stages of allowing residential and commercial business on the same acreage in the Marlborough Village District took place at the Sept. 12 City Council meeting. The site plan application for a six-story building with 32 residential condominium units and a ground floor restaurant was presented by Attorney Arthur Bergeron on behalf of Marlborough on Main Development, LLC of Woburn Mass.

Marlborough - She can be found impeccably dressed by 7 a.m. seven days a week, preparing to pick up bread, muffins and other food assortments from local Marlborough merchants. Once she has packed her car, she drops off donations to Roland's House - Marlborough-Hudson Homeless Shelter; the Marlborough Community Cupboard - Food Pantry; three senior living communities; and the Senior Center. Rain, ice or snow will not deter her efforts to ensure her Marlborough neighbors do not go hungry.

Marlborough – St. Mary’s Credit Union will present a free community service seminar Thursday, May 7, to educate young people about managing personal finances. The seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the credit union’s headquarters, 46 Lizotte Drive, Marlborough. All are welcome; pre-registration is required. The seminar will focus on checking and savings accounts, loans, credit and collections, and setting goals and budgeting.

Marlborough – Marlborough residents Kate Carpenter, Andrew Pedro, and Ellen Simmons will be performing in Cannon Theatre's family friendly production of "Anne of Green...

Marlborough – A proposal to upgrade the McDonald's restaurant at 155 Boston Post Road West moved forward at the April 8 City Council meeting as Project Manager John A. Kucich of Bohler Engineering outlined plans during a public hearing. If approved, the special permit will include upgrading the drive through with side-by-side order stations, which Kucich said will greatly improve the efficiency by allowing two customers to place orders simultaneously. By effectively cutting the order time in half, traffic will move smoothly, reducing the on-site stacking, he said.