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New Northborough police chief sworn in
Northborough’s new police chief Brian Griffin was officially sworn in on Jan. 2 at Northborough Free Library.
Applefest update: parade, car show canceled
Due to inclement weather forecast for Sunday, Sept. 10, the Applefest parade has been canceled.
Northborough ZBA approves new construction at former Delgreco Supply site
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - The Northborough Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) continued the consideration of the petition for a special permit with...
Southborough weighs promotions for part-time Board of Health workers
By Sara Brown, Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH - The Southborough Board of Health would like to make its three part-time staff positions into full-time positions as...
Select Board discusses moving polling location from Melican
School leaders are asking the Select Board to reconsider using Melican Middle School as a location for elections.
Northborough’s White Cliffs Committee to reconvene soon
Northborough is getting ready to reconvene its White Cliffs Committee. That’s according to Town Administrator John Coderre.
Multiple candidates vie for Northborough selectmen seat
Incumbent Leslie Rutan is running for re-election to the Board of Selectmen. She’ll be challenged by Mitchell Cohen.
Southborough Recreation hosts 18th Summer Nights
Seasonably comfortable weather Aug. 27 welcomed Southborough residents and visitors to the 18th Summer Nights on the grounds of Neary.
‘A tough pill to swallow’: Algonquin football left out of MIAA playoffs
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - Algonquin football finished its regular season with a 6-2 record.
When playoff seeding came out, though, the team was...
Harlem Wizards to play against the Borough Breakers in Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH – The Harlem Wizards will soon face off against a team of teachers and staff from the Northborough schools and community.
The Wizards are...
Fiery crash in Southborough injures two
A fiery head on crash left two people injured in Southborough early Saturday morning, according to the Southborough Fire Department.
Northborough author’s book honors sister and benefits local charity
“The ultimate goal of the book is to help support Tend to You and the cancer community. It’s just that simple. No other motive.”
Northborough selectmen appoint interim town administrator
As the search for a new town administrator gets underway, the Board of Selectmen have appointed Bob Reed as interim administrator.
St. Bernadette School 8th Grader wins essay contest
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - The essay of Ananya Vel, a student at St. Bernadette School in Northborough, was recently chosen as the...
Northborough reports 82 new COVID-19 cases in a week
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - There were 82 new COVID-19 active cases reported at the Dec. 8 Northborough Board of Health meeting. Town Health...
Northborough seeks Diversity & Inclusion Committee members
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - The Northborough Board of Selectmen established a Diversity and Inclusion Committee initiated by Selectman Tim Kaelin in August....
Police hold ‘stuff-a-cruiser’ drive at Northborough Walmart
NORTHBOROUGH - Representatives of the UMass Medical School Police Department set up shop in Northborough, Dec. 4 for a "stuff-a-cruiser" donation drive to benefit...
Bid accepted to develop old Northborough fire station site
The Select Board accepted a bid of $1 by Millie Milton to purchase the former Northborough fire station at 13 Church St
Northborough Senior Center programs support winter safety, fall prevention
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough - Northborough Senior Center Director Liz Tretiak said there are many ways to be proactive about fall prevention.
Sands for Seniors...
Thieves try to break into ATM at Southborough Cumberland Farms
The Cumberland Farms reported a break-in early Monday morning, according to the Southborough Police Department.