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Luke Soccorso appointed as full-time Southborough police officer
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH – Luke Soccorso was appointed a full-time probationary police officer effective Aug. 19 following a Board of Selectmen’s vote...
Northborough Youth and Family Services offers new free support helpline
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Northborough - As director of Northborough Family and Youth Services (NFYS) for the past 14 years, June David-Fors was aware...
Northborough’s Dorothy Senecal celebrates her 100th birthday
On April 1, friends and family gathered at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to help Dorothy Senecal celebrate her 100th birthday
Women of Note choir will hold guest night in Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH - A longtime Hudson-based a cappella choir has relocated to Northborough. Now, Women of Note is planning a guest night to take place...
‘Unsung hero’ Jane O’Toole named Applefest’s grand marshal
Applefest officially has its grand marshal. The Applefest Committee announced that the grand marshal will be Jane O’Toole.
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.
The history of White Cliffs – Landscape and Interior Architecture
The mansion was built on a bluff of land that is between the Assabet River and Main Street. At this location it is 100 feet above the Assabet River and 30 feet above Main Street.
Northborough Girl Scout Troop Bronze Award benefits Abby’s House
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - After 180 hours of project work, the nine members of Northborough Girl Scout Troop 64736 recently completed their...
Northborough elementary schools re-launch after school programs
NORTHBOROUGH – From learning how to sew to exploring the world of cinema, a number of after school programs are heading back to Northborough...
Algonquin hockey ends playoff drought with win over Newton South
Five years is a long time to go between playoff victories, and Algonquin hockey Coach Greg Cappello was basking in the moment.
ARHS choirs get visit from Boston Symphony director
Oftentimes, a fresh perspective can help see new things. Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) choirs got that fresh perspective last week.
Northborough talks town admin. search, residency requirement
The Board of Selectmen plans to hire a consultant to help them hire Northborough's next town administrator.
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...
Select Board selects new Northborough town administrator
The Select Board voted on Nov. 15 to make a conditional offer of employment to Tim McInerney as the Northborough town administrator.
Grant funds to support Northborough’s traffic safety efforts
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough was awarded grant funding in the amount of $10,000 to further investigate and compile data on the...
Northborough Planning Board weighs next steps on warehouse moratorium
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Planning Board revisited a potential warehousing, trucking and distribution moratorium during its Oct. 5 meeting.
The...
Northborough seeks residents for fire station building committee
The new Northborough Fire Station project is moving forward as the town is seeking committee members to oversee its design and construction.
Southborough police investigate Macneill Drive burglary
The Southborough Police Department is investigating a burglary at a home on Macneill Drive. Officers were called to the home at 5 p.m. Jan. 2
Annual Southborough Gobble Wobble draws nearly 1,000 participants
Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers whetted their appetites for a morning run and Thanksgiving fun at the 16th annual Gobble Wobble on Nov. 24.
Southborough police respond to break-ins at businesses
After responding to break-ins at two businesses, the Southborough Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect.