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Marlborough youth employment programs in full swing

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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 teen awarded prestigious Scouting award

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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.

Dlott chosen as interim school superintendent

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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.

Bakr is reinstated to post at Marlborough High

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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 officials announce Labor Day Parade details

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

New music program at Temple Emanuel of Marlborough

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

Marlborough Public Library encourages kids to “Dream Big”

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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 Senior Tax Work-off Program approved by council

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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 Rotary Club announces plans for $20,000 fundraiser for Cancer Pavilion

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

Major accident reported on I-495S near Marlborough

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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.

“Boroughs”-area communities receive state funding for new park system

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

Actors to teach improv techniques at the Marlborough Public Library

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

Dlott is frontrunner to serve as Marlborough's interim superintendent

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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.

“A Midsummer Night's Dream” performances Aug. 2 – 4 in Marlborough

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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 businessman promotes alimony reform

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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.

American Red Cross holds blood drive July 25 in Marlborough

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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...

Team cleans, beautifies elderly housing complex in Marlborough

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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.

Marlborough's MacDonald Beach closed due to E. coli

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Marlborough – City officials have announced that MacDonald Beach on Cullinane Drive has been closed today due to exceedingly high E. coli counts. Re-testing...

Vigeant honors Severin for work with MEDC

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  Marlborough - Mayor Arthur Vigeant recently awarded Canaan Severin, a Marlborough resident and recent graduate of Worcester Academy,? with a Certification of Recognition after...

Marlborough Senior Center announces July events, programs

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Marlborough – The Marlborough Senior Center, located at 250 Main St., has announced its programs for the month of July. Friday, July 13, starting at...