Marlborough

Marlborough - At the request of the City Council, a special committee will be appointed by Mayor Arthur Vigeant to study the city code sign ordinances regarding the use of digital electronic and LED (light emitting diode) signs and message boards. An order, co-sponsored by Council President Patricia Pope and Ward 1 City Councilor Joseph Delano, was presented at the Sept. 9 city council meeting to request a 10-month moratorium to allow for a review of the existing ruling to see if any changes should be made.

Marlborough - Our state legislators, Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge, along with J. David Elmore, chair of the Marlborough Cultural Council, have...

Marlborough-Small and mid-to-large size business owners, solo entrepreneurs and those looking to expand their knowledge of networking skills gathered at the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce office April 19 to hear Rick Robinson of Capstone Home Inspections share successful techniques.

Marlborough - Thomas J. Gilfoy, 81, of Marlborough, formerly of Hudson, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, with his loving family at his side at...

Marlborough - James P. "Jim" Smith, 75, of Marlborough, died peacefully Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Born in Boston, he was the son of the...

Marlborough – Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., an electronic recycling event will be held at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough in...

Marlborough resident Pat Pazzaneze will be inducted into the Boys and Girls Club of Metrowest Hall of Fame Tuesday, March 17, at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel. Pazzaneze has been an honorary member of the organization for 40 years. She was the Board of Director’s secretary for many years before retiring two years ago.

Marlborough - The number of items borrowed from the Marlborough Public Library increased by 17 percent or 35,000 items in FY2013, according to library...

Marlborough - As the school year winds down, the ongoing tensions between Dr. Anthony Pope, the superintendent of the Marlborough Public Schools and the Marlborough Educators Association (MEA) continue to brew after the union took a recent vote of "no confidence" in Pope. Now further controversy is building as Mayor Arthur Vigeant publicly stated he was not in support of a recent decision by the School Committee (of which he is chair) on how best to deal with the situation surrounding the beleaguered superintendent. Strife has been escalating since Adam Bakr, Marlborough High School's (MHS) assistant principal, was put on leave without public explanation in January. Several MHS students, unhappy with the decision, organized a rally at the school, started a Facebook page in Bakr's defense and attended School Committee meetings in an attempt to get the popular administrator reinstated.

Marlborough – The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual LobsterFest at the historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Road,...

Marlborough - Bethany Gibson, a kindergartner from Jaworek Elementary School, shows her tempera painting of cherry blossoms to guests at the opening...

Marlborough - City Clerk Lisa Thomas gave the official Municipal Election Call at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting. It will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3. Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who has held the post for the past four years, is being opposed by former Fire Chief Edward “Skee” Bigelow. Eliminated in the preliminary election held earlier this month were Paul Polewacyk and Erik Jewett.

Marlborough – The Citizens Scholarship Foundation (CSF) of Marlborough is now kicking off its fourth annual "Scholar Bowl Super Bowl Square" fundraiser. 100 Super Bowl...

Marlborough – The City Council voted unanimously Aug. 1 to grant Marlborough Hospital a special permit to build a new cancer wing. The council approved the measure with little discussion.

Marlborough – Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 10 p.m., First Church in Marlborough will be holding a square dance fund-raiser. Come and dance...

Marlborough - The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) was granted $499,000 to fully fund activities for Fiscal Year 2014 at the June 3 City Council meeting. At the recommendation of the Finance Committee, councilors approved the request made last month by Mayor Arthur Vigeant. In his communication to the council, Vigeant said: "I am grateful to the City Council for your willingness to embrace the mission of the MEDC and for consistently providing feedback and direction as to how they can build on our shared success, improve their operations, and effectively carry out the directives from city government."

Marlborough - Lucien R. McDonald, 76, of Marlborough, died Friday, July 4, 2014 after a long period of failing health. Born in West Dudley, he...

Marlborough – The third annual "Olivia's Ride" in memory of Olivia McGowan will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning and ending at Moose Lodge...

Marlborough - State legislators Danielle W. Gregoire (D-Marlborough) and James B. Eldridge (D-Acton), along with J. David Elmore, chair of the Marlborough Cultural Council,...

Marlborough – The suitability of two locations for a new Senior Center, judged by Mayor Arthur Vigeant's Site Advisory Committee as meeting the criteria for maximum suitability, was presented to the City Council April 9. The two sites are 525 Maple St., site of the former Registry of Motor Vehicles building; and the West Meeting House, 86 Pleasant St. Eliminated from the list of available properties being considered were 40 Mechanic St. and 165 Forest St.; both were declared "not advantageous."