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McInerney settles in as Northborough town administrator
While McInerney has worked at many different levels of government, he said that one can make the most impact working at the local level.
Next steps for families in Northborough’s emergency shelter
Some of the families in Northborough’s emergency shelter program may be moving to an Auburn shelter, town officials recently said.
Potential contested races shaping up in Northborough
The deadline for people to obtain nomination papers is 5 p.m. March 8. Nomination papers must be returned by 5 p.m. March 12.
Wixted will not seek re-election to Northborough Select Board
Select Board member Kristen Wixted will not be seeking another term on the board when her seat is up for election this May.
Southborough church completes clock tower project
The church was built in the early 1860s by local businessman Joseph Burnett; the bell and clock tower was added in 1891.
White Cliffs History: Why Northborough?
To educate the community as to its history, the Community Advocate is republishing Normand Corbin’s series on White Cliffs in print and online.
Nomination papers available for Northborough election
Nomination papers are now available for the annual Northborough election, which will take place on May 14.
Northborough downtown revitalization plan to be presented
The downtown revitalization plan will be presented to the Select Board during a joint meeting with the Master Plan Implementation Committee.
Northborough to consider purchasing Whitney St. property
The Select Board will hold a hearing to consider exercising the town’s right of first refusal to purchase a property at 432 Whitney Street.
Algonquin to phase out student activity fees
Student activity fees will be eliminated by the 2024 fiscal year, according to a presentation by Superintendent Greg Martineau.
Board game becomes part of Southborough’s history
While sorting through the box that an anonymous donor had dropped off about a year ago, library staff came across a “Monopoly”-style game board depicting local businesses.
Man arrested after pulling knife in Cumberland Farms parking lot
A 61-year-old Northborough man faces charges after he allegedly threatened a female in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms.
Solar projects proposed for Northborough, Southborough schools
Seven solar projects were recently presented at a combined meeting of the Northborough, Southborough and Regional School Committees.
New Northborough police chief sworn in
Northborough’s new police chief Brian Griffin was officially sworn in on Jan. 2 at Northborough Free Library.
Live shotgun shells found in St. Mark’s trash bin
St. Mark’s officials notified police that two live shotgun shells had been found inside a trash bin in one of the dormitories on campus.
Algonquin takes down Natick in defense-forward girls hockey matchup
The Algonquin Titans and Natick Redhawks met at New England Sports Center on Monday night, and while both sides struggled offensively, the Titans found their stride.
Algonquin boys hockey features five sets of brothers
The Algonquin boys hockey team is like family – literally. The team, which went 14-4-2 last season, features five sets of brothers.
Chief Lyver retires after over 40 years with Northborough
After serving with the Northborough Police Department for over 40 years, Police Chief William Lyver worked his last shift on Dec. 29.
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
Northborough Select Board hears about work on Old Town Hall
As the town is officially the owners of the Old Town Hall at 4 West Main St., a condition assessment was recently conducted on the building.