Marlborough

Marlborough – Umbrellas were a popular accessory at the 17th annual Marlborough Heritage Festival, held downtown on a damp Sept. 30. Many vendors and...

Marlborough - For those of you who are already chanting "Let it snow, let it snow," mark Sunday, Oct. 28 on your calendar! The...

Marlborough - The proposed regionalization of local housing authorities throughout the state is being explored by the Marlborough Community Development Authority (MCDA) and Public Housing Director Doug Bushman. The Massachusetts Commission on Public Housing Sustainability and Reform recently recommended a study of regionalizing certain functions, including a centralized waiting list that could diversely affect many local senior residents who are waiting for placement.

Marlborough - Michael C. lived a normal life for many years until a few years ago when marijuana use, abuse of prescription pills and untreated depression left him homeless and without contact with his two young daughters. He had no place to call home until one day he wandered into the Recovery Connection, and his life began to change.

Marlborough - Alexander P. Pelletier, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 303 Marlborough, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of...

Marlborough – About 140 boys in grades five through nine are learning in a unique environment, including a greenhouse and a barn filled with animals at the Hillside School Farm. To varying degrees, a farm has been an integral part of the school since it was founded in 1901 in Greenwich, Mass., then moved to its current location in Marlborough in 1927, and into the 2012-2013 school year.

Marlborough – Marlborough resident Mark Berger has been named a semi-finalist in the nationwide Rapido! Composition Contest. This "quick fire" composition contest (modeled after...

Shrewsbury/Marlborough – Shrewsbury and Marlborough officials have announced that respective municipalities will be taking part in the Drug Enforcement Administration's "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day"...

Marlborough - As September came to a close, financial officers in the city applauded the work done by Mayor Arthur Vigeant and department heads that led to Marlborough receiving over $80,000 in grants during the month.

Marlborough - Similar to last year, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough is offering some special treats for the patrons who venture...

Marlborough - On Monday, Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Marlborough Public Library will be welcoming Julie Berry, the author of the...

Marlborough – For the last few years, the New England Sports Center (NESC) has been home to a variety of ice hockey and figure skating programs. Starting in January 2013, there will be another fast-paced sport for fans to follow there – the professional indoor lacrosse team, the Boston Rockhoppers. Anthony Fitti, the team's general manager, said the organization is excited to bring pro lacrosse to local fans.

Marlborough - Stakeholders from business, education and government will gather in Marlborough for the 4th Massachusetts Green Career Conference Thursday, Oct. 4. Exhibits open...

Marlborough – First Church in Marlborough is hosting FallFest Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Union Common, 37 High St....

Marlborough - Local dance instructor Ceil Sharon presented her final recital June 23 at the Middle School. Sharon's many present and former students, from ages 3 to 83, joined the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ceil Sharon School of Dance. She thanked her students, staff, parents, family and all the people who made the past year and the last 40 years memorable.

Marlborough - Motorcyclists start the 50-mile course of the sixth annual Dollars for Scholars Bike Ride held Sept. 15, beginning and ending at the...

Marlborough – It's been a difficult summer for the Marlborough non-profit group, Employment Options, Inc. On June 16, a man set fire to his own car which he had parked next to three of the organization's vans located at its 82 Brigham St. headquarters. The ensuing blaze killed the man and totally destroyed all of the vehicles. For the agency, which assists over 220 people from the MetroWest area each month with a variety of mental health, parenting and family services, the loss was devastating. The vans were a critical part of the agency's services, as they were used to make 15 to 20 trips a day to bring "members" back and forth to their homes, jobs and doctors appointments.

Marlborough – The increasing occurrence in many area communities of mosquitoes carrying the dangerous West Nile Virus and/or Eastern Equine Encephalitis was discussed by the City Council at its Sept. 10 meeting.

By Joan F. Simoneau,? Community Reporter Marlborough – The site of the former Hewlett-Packard (HP) building on Forest Street could become a mixed-use development if...

Marlborough - Joseph Natoli recently enjoyed a ride in an old Model A Ford. He sat back proudly reminiscing. "It surely takes me back to the old days," he said. "These cars are great."