Marlborough

Marlborough - City Councilors approved the $137 million budget proposed by Mayor Arthur Vigeant at the May 19 meeting, following a public hearing. It represents an increase of just under four percent over the current budget. The Finance Committee, chaired by Michael Ossing, reviewed and approved the document during only one meeting, making two cuts - from the bottom line and fringe benefits line item.

Marlborough-Mayor Arthur Vigeant is asking the City Council to review and act on the recommendations of the city’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board of Trustees which are included in a report recently submitted to the mayor.

Marlborough – “In Case of Emergencies (ICE) and Smart Phones,” a talk on how seniors can protect themselves, will be presented Friday, Nov. 17, from 1-3 p.m., by Allan Fleishman at the Marlborough Senior Center, 40 New St. For more information, call 508-485-6492.

Roberta Carol, age 87 years, of Marlborough, MA died Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Robbie's Place Assisted Living, 400 Hemenway Street, Marlborough, MA.

Marlborough – The City Council accepted, but otherwise did not act or comment on at its Jan. 28 meeting, a communication from a group opposed to a proposal for a new Senior Center. Residents and landowners of the Ward Park Neighborhood Association are appealing to several city agencies and commissions to reconsider the decision to locate the new center at Ward Park. The group, led by Paul Brodeur, stated in a communication to the City Council, "We believe that the deeply divisive decision to locate public buildings on badly needed park space should only be made after broad community discussion and consent."

Marlborough – UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital will be presenting three educational lectures during the month of October. All programs are free and open to the...

Marlborough - The city of Marlborough, acting through the Marlborough Community Development Authority (MCDA) will conduct a public forum meeting Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016...

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 - The St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., will hold a Thanksgiving Mass, Thursday, Nov. 26, at 9 a.m. to show thanks, in...

Marlborough - Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School's (AVRTHS) Nataly Eldridge (#7, left) has control of the ball against Greater Lowell Technical High School's Alison Bettencourt during their game at AVRTHS Sept. 16 in Marlborough.

Everybody loves a Horribles Parade Marlborough - Costumed members of the Whitcomb Middle School Band lead the annual Horribles Parade, held downtown Oct. 28. Prior...

Marlborough - Every senior in the city will have an opportunity to observe Thanksgiving complete with a friendly atmosphere and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Some will be with families, those in assisted living facilities will dine with other residents, and all who are not anticipating a holiday dinner are invited to a special community Thanksgiving feast to be held at the Senior Center, 250 Main St. Monday, Nov. 19.

Due to the increase in electricity rates from National Grid, the city of Marlborough has announced the selection of Hampshire Power as the city’s supplier under a municipal aggregation for its Community Choice Power Supply Program. Mayor Arthur Vigeant announced the change in a communication shared by the City Council at its Nov. 17 meeting.

Marlborough - A $1,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to the city's Conservation Commission was formerly accepted by the City Council at the council's April 7 meeting. The gift was given at the recommendation of and in honor of Ginger Ryan, one of the foundation's employees.

Marlborough – A consultant’s report has cited that a lack of consistent leadership in the Marlborough Fire Department during the past 10 years has resulted in some significant problems. That report was presented by Peter Finley and George Klauber of Municipal Resources, Inc. to the City Council during its March 9 meeting.

The Marlborough Public Schools (MPS) will host a Parent and Community Forum Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at the District Education Center, 17...

Marlborough - Nine young residents were given a standing ovation at the June 1 City Council meeting following the announcement that they received Youth Service Awards from the Marlborough Youth Commission. Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Council President Trish Pope presented certificates of appreciation to them as friends and family applauded.

Marlborough - “Using DNA and Its Application to Genealogy,” a free talk with Jeff Carpenter at the Marlborough Public Library, will be held Thursday,...

Region - For the first time in many years, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (AVRTHS) must reach beyond the school walls to tackle...

Marlborough - A request for a special permit on behalf of Ferris Development to construct a mixed-use building at 325 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard was referred to the Urban Affairs committee at the May 4 City Council meeting. A public hearing date was scheduled for June 15.