Marlborough

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."

Marlborough - The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the law firm of Mirick O"Connell will hold the 3rd Annual Business Innovation Summit on...

Marlborough – The city celebrated its 61st annual Labor Day Parade downtown Monday, Sept. 3. With this year's theme "Volunteers in Service," the Fraternal...

Marlborough – Leery of the impact of a proposed affordable housing project in the Ames Street area, the City Council requested during its Aug. 27 meeting that the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) review the project's plans. Last year the Gutierrez Company proposed another plan that suggested construction of 290 units of affordable housing in the same area, but then withdrew the application. At a public hearing at that time, several residents in the area voiced strong objections citing problems with water conditions and heavy traffic that would evolve if the project were approved. They also expressed concern regarding the impact on city schools that would occur with the potential addition of many school-age children and the added burden to Fire and Police departments.

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

Marlborough - The Mass. State Police released this statement at 2:30 p.m. today:? Currently members of the Massachusetts State Police are on the scene...

Marlborough – Two Marlborough residents are vying to be the Democratic candidate to run against incumbent state Rep. Steven Levy, R-Marlborough, this fall in the race to represent the 4th Middlesex District. But first, voters must choose during the Thursday, Sept. 6 State Primary Election either former state Rep. Danielle Gregoire, who lost to Levy in the 2010 election by 102 votes, or Joseph Collins, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2009 and city councilor in 2011.

Marlborough – Nowadays it seems like there are more road races than ever for runners to participate in. Unfortunately there is also another rising trend – obesity and other weight-related illnesses. But a new group formed by the ConnectingPoint Church in Marlborough hopes they can reverse that trend locally, with the help of a popular exercise program, "Couch-to-5K (r) ". Developed by the website coolrunning.com, Couch-to-5K instructs participants on how to gradually mix a combination of walking and running over an 11-week period until they are able to comfortably run 5 kilometers (approximately three miles).

Marlborough - Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will be performed by the Ghost Light Players Sept. 8 and 15, at 1 p.m. and 5...

Marlborough - Established in 1991, the free Money Management Program (MMP) offered by BayPath Elder Services, Inc., helps low-income elders over the age of 60 manage their day-to-day finances. The MMP is a collaborative effort of the AARP Foundation (American Association of Retired Persons), the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and Mass Home Care. Through the program, trained volunteers help with organizing and paying bills, reconciling bank statements, establishing monthly budgets (all transactions are carefully monitored to ensure that funds are handled properly) and advocating with service providers all in the comfort and privacy of the client's home. The mission of MMP and BayPath in general is "to enable older people to live independently and comfortably in the community for as long as possible, while promoting their well-being and dignity."

Marlborough - Every third Wednesday of the month, Robert Marcotte, 72, travels from his home in Bolton (he moved from Marlborough last year) to Saint Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St. in Marlborough. There, he runs the meeting of the Marlborough Chapter of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MAB). A retired carpenter who is almost blind from choroideremia, a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive loss of vision due to degeneration of the choroid and retina, Marcotte is the coordinator of the Marlborough Chapter of the MAB.

Marlborough – Frequent fliers know that booking a flight can be time-consuming and costly. However, that wasn's the case when the local Chapter 673 of the international Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) invited youth ages 8 to 17 to fly an airplane free of charge Aug. 4 at the Marlboro Airport. There were only two simple requirements: A parent or legal guardian needed to accompany them at the airport, and they needed to reserve a seat in advance by contacting the program director, Bob Hanlon.

Marlborough - Robert ("Bob") and Madeline Dupuis were married Aug. 4, 1962, at Immaculate Conception (IC) Church in Marlborough and had a reception at...

Marlborough – Lisa Thomas, Marlborough's city clerk, released this statement regarding the 2012 elections: ?? Friday, Aug. 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. is...

Marlborough – Mayor Arthur Vigeant announced Aug. 13 that applications for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off ("SCRPT") Program are now available. This program...

Marlborough – Alyssa Chamberlain, a rising senior and honor student at Marlborough High School (MHS), is in her fifth year performing with "Mixed Emotions," a Boston-based singing troupe consisting of teens. This outdoor concert season, she traveled with the troupe to several communities including a local stop at the Summer Concert Series held at Union Common in her hometown of Marlborough.

Marlborough - In an effort to serve its home city of Marlborough, Connecting Point Church will host a gardening day Sunday, Aug. 26, starting...

Marlborough – It's always an afternoon filled with anticipation when host families volunteering with the Friendly Town program of the Fresh Air Fund wait at the Marlborough Moose Lodge for buses to arrive from New York City. This year, about 65 families from throughout the Metrowest area were there July 20 to pick up guests ranging in age from 6 to 18.

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 - Area college students interested in public service and related fields are acquiring an education in the workings of city government this summer. They are participating in the city's Public Service Internship Program, designed to provide college students with substantive government sector experience, working with department heads and their staffs.