Marlborough

Marlborough - The city of Marlborough's traditional Veterans Day parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11, starting at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to meet...

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough – A tax increment financing (TIF) proposal for OYO Sportstoys was approved by the City Council at its...

Marlborough - One hundred different breeds of purebred dogs will compete for the coveted Best in Show award at two all-breed dog shows Saturday...

Marlborough - Jeffrey E. Davis, 48, of Marlborough, died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at his home. Born and raised in Newton, he was...

Marlborough – Paul V. Harrington, a lifelong resident of Marlborough, is a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II. Recently he flew to Washington D.C. for the day as the guest of Honor Flight New England.

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.

Marlborough – Superintendent Anthony Pope shared a draft version of a five-year strategic plan for the Marlborough Public School System at the School Committee's Sept. 13 meeting. Pope asked the members to look at the "Believe 2016" plan and focus on the structure objectives for Goal I.

Marlborough - The warm spring weather has area gardeners itching to get their hands dirty and there's no better place to find a huge...

Marlborough – Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant has asked Hudson officials to assist the city's Board of Health while the sanitarian/health director is on a medical leave. In a communication to the City Council, addressed at the July 7 meeting, Vigeant said his office has assumed administrative oversight of the office during the past month and worked with board personnel to ensure day-to-day operations have run but due to the workload of inspectional duties, plan reviews and permit requests during the summer months, he sees a need for an experienced manager in the public health field to assist on a temporary basis.

Marlborough - From 6 to 8 p.m., the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present "Say It With Magic" starring Jason Kallio, magician...

Marlborough - Each year the Marlborough Historical Society publishes a historical-themed calendar. The 2016 calendar theme is “Local Clubs and Societies.” It features pages...

By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter Marlborough - The City Council endorsed a request from the Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees to apply for...

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.

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...