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.

Marlborough - Aidan Steadman has been awarded the prestigious William T. Hornaday Award Silver Medal, which is the highest award in Scouting for distinguished service to natural resource conservation. Steadman is an Eagle Scout and member of Venturing Crew 51 in Marlborough. He received the award in a ceremony held July 27 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Marlborough.

Marlborough - Stephen Dlott received high praise from Marlborough School Committee members as they voted unanimously to hire him as the Marlborough Public School's interim superintendent at the committee's July 26 meeting. Dlott will replace former Superintendent Anthony Pope, who resigned in June after months of contentious battle with the Marlborough school community. The committee members said they have complete confidence in Dlott's ability to rebuild trust and credibility in moving forward.

Marlborough - The Marlborough Public Schools released this joint statement last night: Adam Bakr, who had been on administrative leave from December 12, 2011 until terminated by Superintendent Anthony Pope on April 11, 2012, has been reinstated as an Assistant Principal at Marlborough High School effective August 1.

Marlborough - This year the 61st annual city of Marlborough Labor Day Parade will start at noon Monday, Sept. 3, and follow its traditional...

Marlborough - Come join the fun and dynamic new program at Temple Emanuel geared towards teaching children the joy of music. The Temple Tots...

Marlborough - Children 12 and under can sign up for this year's summer reading program, Dream Big-Read! at the Marlborough Public Library. For every...

Marlborough - The City Council unanimously approved the establishment of a Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Program at its July 23 meeting. The program, proposed by Mayor Arthur Vigeant, allows the city to provide local property owners over the age of 60 a reduction of up to $1,000 on the amount paid on their property tax in exchange for volunteer services to the city of Marlborough.

Marlborough - Since first announcing the ambitious project to raise $20,000 for the Cancer Pavilion at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital just four weeks ago,...

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.

Region - The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has awarded District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) funds to the Central Massachusetts "Boroughs," to collaborate on...

Marlborough - Teens are invited to attend an improv class taught by Skyrise Theater. There will be two sessions: Varsity session Tuesday, July 31,...

Marlborough - Former Westborough Superintendent Stephen Dlott is the front runner to serve as interim superintendent of the Marlborough Public Schools. Dlott was named as such during a special school committee meeting July 19. If approved, he will replace former superintendent Dr. Anthony Pope who resigned in June after months of contention with the school community.

Marlborough - All the town is abuzz about the Gaudete Academy's Summer Shakespeare production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which will be performed Aug....

Marlborough - On March 1, 2012, the Alimony Reform Bill that Gov. Deval Patrick signed into law last September became effective. It was the culmination of more than eight years of dedication and perseverance displayed by Steve Hitner, a Marlborough businessman who led the crusade to change the state's alimony system.

Marlborough - An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Marlborough Wednesday, July 25, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic...

Marlborough - Residents at the city's elderly housing units at 29 Pleasant St. are delighted with the improvements made by a team of workers from The Home Depot who spent an entire day landscaping, power washing, and performing other duties contributing to the cleanliness and beautification of the complex.