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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

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Northborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee sets priorities

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough -The Northborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee met on March 18 to continue to formulate the direction it will take, going...

Former Northborough resident to compete on ‘Tough as Nails’

Renee Kolar, who used to live in Northborough, will be competing on season four of Tough as Nails, which debuts on Jan. 4.

Developer still seeking documentation in Northborough subdivision effort

By Sara Brown, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Planning Board granted an extension to a developer looking to build a four-lot subdivision near Algonquin...

Two juveniles accused of breaking into a motor vehicle

Two juveniles are facing multiple felony charges after they were spotted breaking and entering into a motor vehicle on Friday, Dec. 8.
Trucks pass along Bartlett St. in Northborough. The Northborough Planning Board is weighing next steps on warehouse moratorium. Photos/Jesse Kucewicz

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...

Algonquin field hockey opens fall season with a win

By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School field hockey team opened up the fall high school sports season with a...

Northborough protests police brutality, expanding local cluster of demonstrations

Roughly 400 protesters rose early and braved the heat June 6 to attend a sprawling Black Lives Matter demonstration on the town common.

Northborough proposes Avalon, Town Hall for MBTA zoning, among others

Northborough is hoping to create two subdistricts — one near Avalon Northborough and the other in downtown — to comply with MBTA zoning.

Wachusett Aqueduct historic marker missing

The historic marker detailing the construction of the Wachusett Aqueduct in Northborough and located on Hudson Street is missing. 

Tree shines over downtown Northborough

NORTHBOROUGH - Drone photography recently captured an aerial view of Northborough’s decorated tree overlooking the downtown area. Northborough celebrated its tree lighting earlier this...

St. Bernadette School 8th Grader wins essay contest

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - The essay of Ananya Vel, a student at St. Bernadette School in Northborough, was recently chosen as the...

Northborough considers electric aggregation program

Northborough is considering implementing a program to purchase the supply of electricity for town residents.

Police hold ‘stuff-a-cruiser’ drive at Northborough Walmart

NORTHBOROUGH - Representatives of the UMass Medical School Police Department set up shop in Northborough, Dec. 4 for a "stuff-a-cruiser" donation drive to benefit...

The history of White Cliffs – The ‘other buildings’

The greenhouse was located at the corner of Main and Walnut Streets where the Central One Federal Credit Union is located today.

Southborough fire captain appointed as West Boylston fire chief

A longtime Southborough firefighter will soon leave the department for a new role in West Boylston as the town’s fire chief. 

Northborough approves ARHS athletic complex at Town Meeting

Northborough voters have approved the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) athletic complex during Town Meeting April 24.
Southborough Kindergroup participants of all ages march and stroll in the Southborough Heritage Day parade. (Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.)

Southborough’s Heritage Day celebration returns for 47th year

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Columbus Day is a particularly special occasion in Southborough. That’s when fans of parades and pumpkins gather...
The Sudbury Reservoir Trail/Aqueduct Trail/Boroughs Loop Trail runs from an entrance off of Ward Road. Photo/Laura Hayes

Southborough Selectmen discuss pitch to add non-voting members to Trails Committee

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Selectmen recently said they feel it would be appropriate to propose changing the Southborough Trails Committee from an...
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Northborough church plans electronics recycling drive

The St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough is planning an annual electronics recycling drive for April 9, 2022.

Northborough resident wins national pickleball honor

Northborough resident Tom Hays won a bronze medal playing pickleball doubles in the National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.