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Northborough and Southborough youth baseball, softball programs announce merger
Youth baseball programs in Northborough and Southborough will now compete together as a unified association.
Melican Middle School holds Sock-a-Thon for those in need
Melican Middle School recently held a "Student vs. Staff Sock-a-Thon" to benefit Net of Compassion in Worcester.
Algonquin boys hockey wears camouflage jerseys in honor of fallen soldier
The Algonquin boys hockey team continued its tradition of wearing camouflage jerseys in memory of Northborough’s Brian Arsenault this week.
Northborough leaders propose wellness initiative
NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough may use some of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a community wellness initiative program called BeWellNorthborough.
The program would...
Northborough pursues state program for forest management plan
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Conservation Commission is moving forward with a forest management plan for the Mount Pisgah and Edmund Hill conservation areas.
A forestry...
Coffee shop aims to serve coffee with an international flair
By Jeffery Theodore, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - Coffee is king back in Alexis and Osiris Vallejos’ native Nicaragua.
Locally, Alexis and Osiris are working to continue...
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...
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.
Northborough library closed due to heat issue
The Northborough Free Library will be closed today due to a lack of heat. Crews were en route to address the issue as of 11:50 a.m.
Southborough reduces available tobacco licenses for businesses
The Southborough Board of Health voted last month to reduce the number of available tobacco licenses in town from eight to six.
Algonquin boys hockey beats Auburn in OT thriller
Nick D’Angelo’s sudden-death overtime goal powered the Algonquin boys hockey team past Auburn on Saturday night.
Algonquin student council president secures donation of 800 rapid COVID-19 tests
A cold call from Algonquin’s student council president recently helped secure 800 donated rapid COVID-19 tests for the school.
Scrubs with Style launches fourth annual ‘We Love Nurses Award’
Jacqueline Taylor, the owner of Scrubs with Style, is currently accepting nominations for the store’s 4th annual “We Love Nurses Award.”
Northborough Planning Board discusses changes to enforcement bylaw
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Planning Board is considering adding additional language to its zoning bylaws after receiving questions from residents regarding bylaw enforcement.
Inspector of...
Therapy dogs get to work in Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH – Students eagerly turn and point as Toby walks by in the halls of the Lincoln Street Elementary School in Northborough.
Toby is a...
Photos show progress of Assabet Park renovations in Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH - Drone photography last month captured an aerial view of Assabet Park in Northborough, showcasing recent work to complete renovations at that facility.
The...
Northborough Brownie Troop runs girl scout cookie sale
NORTHBOROUGH - Whether you’re craving Girl Scout Cookies for the big game or a special Valentine, Northborough’s own Brownie Troop 64393 has you covered.
The...
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema to leave legislature
WESTBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, whose district includes parts of Westborough and all of Southborough, announced this week that she will resign her...
Northborough to hold inaugural Kindness Week
NORTHBOROUGH - Reinforcing a community built on kindness is the goal of Northborough’s first annual Kindness Week.
This initiative, hosted by the Northborough Community Affairs...
Northborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee shares final report
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee presented its final report to the Board of Selectmen last week, capping over a year of...