Marlborough

Marlborough – Over 900 bagged lunches were distributed most weeks last year by the Marlborough Children's Summer Lunch Program. Completely run by volunteers with donations, the program fills the gap during summer months for children who receive free or subsidized lunch during the school year. The number of lunches needed this summer is expected to rise, according to Peggy Schwarz Ayres, who founded the program in 2006. "The need is increasing all the time," she said. "More than a third of the children enrolled in Marlborough Public Schools are on the free or reduced lunch program. When school closes, that program closes."

Marlborough - The first year of the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in the Marlborough Public Schools has proven to be beneficial to students and teachers, officials said at the June 26 School Committee meeting. For the pilot year, the STEM program was offered to sixth-grade students at the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and to ninth-grade students at Marlborough High School. Maureen Greulich, Instructional Leadership Director and Bill Rigney, STEM Instructional Specialist, told the School Committee that students are helping one another, working as a team in solving problems and responding to new teaching techniques with interest and enthusiasm.

In 1900, the city of Marlborough was decked out in its best finery to celebrate the Fourth of July. This photo shows a view...

Marlborough – Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m., the Mystic Paper Beasts are coming to the stage at Union Common, 91 Main St., Marlborough....

Marlborough - Dr. Anthony Pope has resigned from his post as superintendent of the Marlborough Public Schools. The decision was reached in a mutual agreement with the School Committee during the committee's execution session June 26. Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who is also the chair of the School Committee, said in a statement that the terms of the complete agreement would be announced once the final document was signed. Pope has been with the district for the past two years; his resignation is effective as of July 2.

Marlborough ?Dr. Anthony Pope has resigned as the superintendent of the Marlborough Public Schools. Tensions had been brewing between Pope, Mayor Arthur Vigeant, the...

Marlborough – Saturday, June 30, at 11 a.m., the Saturday Morning Discovery series welcomes Ben Rudnick and Friends to the stage at Union Common,...

Marlborough - Despite a barrage of criticism, Marlborough Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Pope has not given in to those who have called for...

Marlborough - Now that the shock of a devastating fire that destroyed three of its transport vans has abated a bit, the nonprofit organization Employment Options, Inc. is focusing on moving forward. Officials believe a man deliberately set fire to his own car in the Employment Option's parking lot at 82 Brigham St. Saturday, June 16. That fire spread to three of the agency's vans; the man also perished in the fire.

Marlborough - The Marlborough Recreation Department has announced that the Ward Park (Orchard Street) and Farrell Field (Sawin Street) wading pools will be open...

Marlborough – The recipients of the 2012 City of Marlborough Scholarship Fund stand in City Hall after receiving proclamations from Mayor Arthur Vigeant and...

Region – The first official day of summer has brought extreme heat and humidity to the region. The city of Marlborough has set up three cooling center for residents searching for relief from the oppressive weather. The centers are located at - Marlborough Police Station Lobby - 355 Bolton St.; Marlborough Council on Aging Auditorium - 250 Main St.; and the Marlborough Hospital- UMass -157 Union St. cafeteria until 7 p.m. and lobby until 8 p.m.

Marlborough - The City Council approved at its June 18 meeting an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) that joins Marlborough with Framingham and Hudson in launching a "Mass in Motion" initiative. The three communities first established the IMA in 2009 when they applied for and received a Community Transformation Grant from the state. According to Mayor Arthur Vigeant, in his written request to the council to approve the IMA, "The objective of this program is to promote wellness and to prevent overweight and obesity in Massachusetts [residents] – with a particular focus on the importance of healthy eating and physical activity."

Marlborough – After a devastating fire that destroyed three transport vans belonging to the nonprofit agency Employment Options, Inc., the organization's management is now trying to determine what steps to take next to help their clientele. Police and fire officials believe a man parked his car early Saturday morning, June 16, in an empty spot between two of Employment Options" vans at the agency's 82 Brigham St. location. He then allegedly set his car on fire, which then quickly spread to the two vans next to his as well as a third van, completely destroying all of the vehicles. The man perished in the fire.

Marlborough - More than 500 residents responded to the invitation to apply for open positions at 30 local companies at the "Marlborough Works" Job Fair held Wednesday, June 18, at the Marriott Courtyard – Marlborough. Representatives from locally-based companies talked with job-seekers, explained their open positions, and accepted resumes. The successful event, co-sponsored by Mayor Arthur Vigeant, the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), andQuinsigamondCommunity College, was designed to assist unemployed city residents and those looking for a career change.

Marlborough – Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m., Veronica Robles opens the Saturday Morning Discovery Series as she performs the Music of Mexico! Veronica...

Westborough - Every time you flush the toilet, assuming you'se hooked into the sewer system, that sewage travels through miles of piping and lift stations to eventually arrive at a wastewater treatment plant. Marlborough's Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant, headed by interim Chief Operator Scott Rossi, processes about 3 million gallons of water a day sourced from the entire east side of the city, plus accommodating septic pumper trucks from both Marlborough and Northborough. It is a daunting challenge to deal with so much waste and the accompanying smells, and Rossi admitted as much. "It's not a glamorous job...it's a very important job," he said.

Celebrating Flag Day Marlborough - The second annual Flag Day Cookout was held June 14 at the Marlborough Senior Center. The menu included burgers, hot...

Marlborough - The Marlborough Community Cupboard, a service of the United Way of Tri-County, in partnership with a dedicated group of parent volunteers and...

  Marlborough – The fifth annual Taste of Downtown Marlborough & Brewfest was presented June 11 by Olde Marlborough. Musicians provided live entertainment while guests...