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Council approves $100,000 for snow and ice removal

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Marlborough-The City Council approved a request for an additional $100,000 to the snow and ice account to cover costs for the recent storms and in anticipation of others that may follow. Mayor Arthur Vigeant request made at the Feb. 23 meeting was prompted by a communication from Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner John Ghiloni.

Easter fun

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Marlborough - Children in the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Childcare Center had a special visitor Friday.

Patricia Walcott, 61, of Marlborough

Marlborough - Patricia Marie (Baxter) Walcott, 61, of Marlborough, formerly of Milton, died peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, May 14, 2016 after a...

City, waste contractor continue legal dispute

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Marlborough – A long, ongoing dispute between the city of Marlborough and the contractor WeCare Environmental LLC continues on, after a federal court judge recently granted a partial summary judgment in the case. WeCare has managed the composting facility located next to the Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant since 2003, after taking over for Bedminster Marlborough LLC. The company has three years left on a 20-year contract to process the city's residential trash and sewage sludge.

Public hearing on Sky High Studios to be held Jan. 13

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Marlborough - A special permit application on behalf of Sandra and Anthony Antico Real Estate and Sky High Studios has been scheduled to be addressed at a public hearing during the Jan. 13 City Council meeting to consider allowing use of the property at 289 Elm St. for an open commercial recreation establishment.

Herbert L. Gould, 69

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Marlborough - Herbert L. "Herb" Gould, 69, of Marlborough, died peacefully at home Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, surrounded by his family, after a 15-month...

Marlborough Rotary Club holds Community Recycling Day Oct. 22

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Marlborough - The members of the Marlborough Rotary Club have suggested that it is time for area residents to sort through their unwanted computers,...

Air Force Airman Christopher T. Gaulin graduates basic training

Marlborough - Air Force Airman Christopher T. Gaulin has graduated from basicmilitary training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an...

Heritage Weekend Festival plans announced

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By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Please Note: Due to the weather forecast, the Heritage Weekend has been re-scheduled for Oct. 23-25. Marlborough – The public...

Raffle to support Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary

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Marlborough - The Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary is selling raffle tickets for a Thanksgiving basket in the hospital gift shop, 157 Union St. The basket is...

Mayor appoints new collector

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Marlborough - Mayor Arthur Vigeant announced his appointment of Eileen Bristol to the position of collector for the city of Marlborough to councilors at the April 4 meeting. She is currently collector/treasurer for the town of Athol. They referred the recommendation to the Personnel Committee for review.

Solar discount program offered to Marlborough residents

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Marlborough – Through April 30, Marlborough residents may take advantage of a special solar discount program that offers discounts on solar electric and hot water systems to home and business owners while reducing their energy bills and making money through the sale of "solar credits." A workshop to highlight the program was held recently by the company New England Clean Energy and local non-profit, Green Marlborough.

Marlborough’s 21st annual Heritage Festival begins Sept. 30

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Marlborough - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 21st annual celebration of Heritage Weekend will be held Friday, Sept. 30, through...

Marlborough Public Library Classic Film Series to show Casablanca, Citizen Kane

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Marlborough - The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will continue their winter Classic Film Series with Casablanca Saturday, Feb. 18, and Citizen Kane...

Ft. Meadow Reservoir to receive herbicide treatment

Hudson/Marlborough - Ft. Meadow Reservoir will be treated on Tuesday, June 12 by Aquatic Control Technology, Inc. to control Eurasian watermilfoil and variable watermilfoil,...

ARC receives $5,000 grant from Marlborough Savings Bank

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Marlborough – The Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation recently awarded the Addiction Referral Center, Inc. (ARC) a grant of $5,000 to implement a newly designed...

Council to decide on filling Pope’s seat

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Marlborough - City Councilors rallied around departing Council President Patricia Pope and presented her a citation for “great leadership” at the June 15 council meeting, moments after they voted final approval of her new position as the new Council on Aging (COA) Director, effective July 5, 2015. Interim Council President Edward Clancy made the presentation citing her years as Ward 4 Councilor and Councilor-at-Large and emphasizing her “serving with distinction” for the past 18 years.

Marlborough Chamber Premier Golf Open rescheduled for July 11

Marlborough – The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 43rd annual Premier Golf Open, one of the longest running and most entertaining...

Preliminary election for mayor's race set for Oct. 4

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Marlborough - In a preliminary election to be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, city voters will have an opportunity to choose which two mayoral candidates will compete for the seat being vacated by Mayor Nancy Stevens. Arthur Vigeant, Jim Mosso and Matthew Jones have been certified by Principal Clerk Elections Travis Mason, and will appear on the ballot.

Colonial Garden Club to host Invasive Plant Species Crisis discussion

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Marlborough - Local gardens, neighborhoods and wild lands are being overrun by several dozen plants that evolved in far-away continents.? On Wednesday, Oct. 10,...