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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

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

Northborough’s Women of Note choral group ready to compete

Women of Note has once again qualified for an international event which will be held in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Traffic light timing issues frustrate Northborough residents

NORTHBOROUGH – It may be taking up to 20 minutes for traffic lights to resume their regular cycles after pedestrians cross certain streets in...

St. Rose electronic recycling event will benefit youth programs, service opportunities

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - It’s time to clean out the basements and garages of the outdated electronics that have accumulated over the...

Tickets now on sale for Harlem Wizards fundraiser for Northborough schools

NORTHBOROUGH - Tickets are now on sale for a planned game between the Harlem Wizards and a team of staff from the Northborough schools...

Contract approved for Northborough town administrator

The Select Board approved a contract between the town and future Town Administrator Tim McInerney during a special meeting on Dec. 8.

ARHS student newspaper continues to be recognized platform for student voices

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) student run, nationally recognized newspaper, The Harbinger, had to make pandemic adjustments...

Northborough Selectmen Perreault, Rogers will not seek re-election

With both of their seats up for election this spring, Jason Perreault and Scott Rogers have announced that they will not seek re-election.
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Northborough is making progress addressing truck traffic concerns

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Residents in the Bartlett Street area should notice reduced truck traffic within a few weeks. Northborough Director of...

Final set of plans, bid documents for dog park sent to foundation

The final set of plans and bid documents for Northborough’s future dog park have been sent to the Stanton Foundation. 

More contested races emerge as Northborough finalizes municipal ballot

Nearly every race in Northborough annual town election on May 10 is now contested. This is according to Town Clerk filings.

Algonquin Volleyball tops Shepherd Hill

By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer Northborough – The Algonquin Regional girls volleyball team defeated Shepherd Hill Regional 3-1 in their first home match of the season...

Encompass coalition welcomes drug-free communities coordinator

The Encompass coalition recently welcomed Emily Flavin as the drug-free communities coordinator.

Junior Woman’s Club donates flyers to police

The Northborough Junior Woman’s Club recently donated resources regarding domestic violence to the Northborough Police Department.

Some Southborough Selectmen oppose cost of fire department’s national accreditation 

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Although Southborough’s Board of Selectmen noted national accreditation for the fire department may be a good thing to have,...

Encompass coalition talks youth substance use

Encompass is a coalition that has representation from the schools, health departments, youth and family services and treatment providers.
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Save the dates for Northborough’s Applefest: Sept. 17 to 19

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – The state’s COVID-19 reopening prompted plans for the return of nearly all of Northborough’s Applefest traditional events....

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 brings high spirits to the end of summer

With summer almost over, community members gathered to end the season with Southborough Recreation’s 20th annual Summer Nights celebration.

PHOTOS: Algonquin volleyball falls in semi-finals against Canton

The Algonquin Regional High School volleyball team fell in the MIAA Division 2 semi-finals against Canton.

Friedland withdraws from Northborough town administrator search

After offering a conditional employment for a new Northborough town administrator, the candidate has withdrawn.