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Northborough municipal election candidate statements

NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough voters will head to the polls next month with a series of choices to make. There will be contested races for seats...
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UPDATE: Southborough marks Earth Day with Planet Palooza celebrations 

Southborough is moving forward with the final events of its multi-week Planet Palooza celebration to mark Earth Day.

Dog park plans, trail projects part of CPA funding requests for Northborough Town Meeting

Voters will decide whether to fund a series of projects through the CPA at Northborough's Town Meeting next week.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits Brilla Coffee in Northborough

Family – that's what stuck out to Senator Elizabeth Warren about the story of Alexis and Osiris Vallejos and their shop, Brilla Coffee.

Northborough candidates talk policies, positions in forum

With several contested races on the ballot, Northborough municipal candidates faced questions on April 13 during a forum.

Town Meeting to vote on purchasing old Northborough Town Hall

Town Meeting will vote on a question of whether to purchase Northborough’s Old Town Hall when it meets later this month.

Algonquin junior places fourth at national wrestling tournament 

Rafael Knapp strung together a series of upsets on his way to a fourth place finish at the Virginia Beach-based tournament on March 27.

UPDATE: Westborough, Southborough fire departments join response to fire in Hopkinton

Fire personnel from multiple area communities were in Hopkinton on Saturday morning tending to a house fire there.

Authors launch storytelling project in Northborough, Southborough

Two Southborough writers are launching a new project to highlight stories in Northborough and Southborough.
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Projected Northborough tax bill increase falls with new budget figures

Northborough town officials are anticipating that the average single family tax bill will increase by $513 for the 2023 fiscal year.

Northborough selectmen cancel planned ARPA meeting

The Northborough Board of Selectmen has canceled a planned meeting to discuss funds the town is slated to receive through the ARPA. 

Northborough residents ‘go out doors’ for public art exhibit

The Northborough Cultural Council’s public art exhibit “Go Out Doors – Northborough" is now open at Ellsworth McAfee Park.

Southborough eyes 300th anniversary preparations 

The Southborough Select Board is looking for residents to join a planning committee for celebrations of the town’s 300th anniversary in 2027.

Algonquin NHS hosts Easter egg hunt

Rain didn’t stop the Easter bunny from coming to Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) on Saturday morning. 

Harlem Wizards come to Northborough for schools fundraiser

Fans gathered to see the Harlem Wizards face off against a team of teachers and staff called the Borough Breakers. 

Algonquin track and field team to host fundraiser for uniforms

The Algonquin Regional High School track and field team is planning a “fund run” to raise money for new uniforms later this month. 

Northborough Cultural Council awards 2022 grants

The Northborough Cultural Council recently announced more than $6,000 in 19 grants for events to be held in 2022.

Judge revokes permit for Southborough Park Central development

A Worcester County Superior Court judge ruled last month in favor of abutters who had opposed a residential development in Southborough.

Southborough municipal election ballot takes shape

A two way race for a lone open seat on the Planning Board will be one of two contested races on Southborough’s municipal ballot this spring.

Region reflects on career of Sen. Harriette Chandler

Across the region, community members have recently been pausing to recognize the long service of Sen. Harriette Chandler.