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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

List of posts to be included in the Northborough/Southborough newsletter email.

Northborough Senior Center celebrates Diwali

Music filled the Northborough Senior Center Tuesday as residents gathered for a Diwali celebration, which is known as the Festival of Lights.

Complete Streets projects include street lights, bike lanes

From adding bike racks to constructing new sidewalks, the selectmen got a first glance at proposed Complete Streets projects on Oct. 17.

STERIS, Northborough Planning Board case dismissed

STERIS Corp.’s appeal of the Northborough Planning Board’s permit denial, which has been before state Land Court, has been dismissed.

Northborough releases White Cliffs request for proposals

The request for proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment and reuse of the White Cliffs mansion has officially hit the streets.

Southborough rejects petition to limit flags at Old Burial Ground

Town Meeting voters rejected a citizen’s petition seeking to limit the placement of flags at the Old Burial Ground to the American flag Oct. 13.

Boundary Street, Senior Center among potential dog park locations

Officials presented four options for a potential dog park on Oct. 11. Residents voiced their support for Boundary St. and Bearfoot Rd.

Southborough Community House celebrates 100 years

For decades, the Southborough Community House has served as a gathering point for the community — teas, visits from Santa Claus and weddings.

Northborough native finds his own music style through competing on “The Voice”

Zach Newbould, who is a 19-year old Northborough native, began humming before he could talk. Now, he is competing on season 22 of The Voice.

Southborough celebrates 48th Heritage Day

The community lined Main Street for Heritage Day parade, waving as local first responders, politicians and local organizations marched by. 

Temporary traffic, safety committee formed by Northborough selectmen

The committee was charged to return to the selectmen in no more than six months with a recommendation whether to form a permanent committee.

St. Mark’s triangle, tree protection bylaw on Southborough warrant

Southborough Town Meeting warrant features a total of 13 articles, including two citizen petitions regarding flags and St. Mark’s triangle.

Northborough teen wows ‘The Voice’ judges

Zach Newbould wowed celebrity judges Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello during the 2022 blind auditions of “The Voice.” 

Northborough library workshop helps families learn about racism

The workshop at the Northborough Free Library was facilitated by Francie Latour of Wee the People, a social justice project for children 4-12.

ARHS boys varsity cross country strides through 2022

The Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) cross country team got off on the wrong foot, but is making strides toward the rest of the season. 

Shrewsbury football defeats Algonquin during homecoming weekend

The Shrewsbury football team beat the Algonquin Regional High School Titans 28-0 on the Colonials' home turf Saturday. 

Jolly Rogers Diner coming to West Main in Northborough

Jolly Rogers Diner will be located at the former Two Doors Away Cafe at 249 West Main Street and will be a breakfast and lunch restaurant.

Northborough resident fights to find a cure

Meghan Soens is stepping into the boxing ring to fight for a cure against cancer as part of Haymakers for Hope’s Belles of the Brawl.

Mural comes to Northborough’s Town Common

An artist has been transforming the wall next to the Northborough Town Common into a mural depicting bright red apples and pink blossoms.

Southborough reports a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Woodward

According to the district COVID-19 dashboard, there have been a total of 24 cases at Woodward so far in the school year as of Sept. 16.

Northborough selectmen accept deed for new fire station property

Northborough’s fire station project is moving forward after the Board of Selectmen voted to accept the deed for the site of the new station.