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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

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

FedEx property expansion approved by Northborough ZBA

Efforts to expand a site currently occupied by FedEx Freight are moving forward following approvals by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Northborough Town Common’s pergola donated by Kota family

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Anyone driving or walking by the Northborough Town Common on Route 20 will notice something new—a pergola, which...

Northborough selects consultant to market White Cliffs property

NORTHBOROUGH - A consulting firm has been selected to help Northborough market its White Cliffs property as the town hopes to find a private...

Cohen beats Rutan in Northborough selectmen race

Unofficial results released on Tuesday night showed Mitch Cohen with a substantial lead in a three-way race for a seat on the board.

Car drives into Southborough DPW trash pit

A car has driven into the trash pit in the Southborough Department of Public Works, according to the Southborough Police Department.

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.

Northborough begins planning process to remove ‘hazardous’ dam

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH - A historic but potentially hazardous dam straddling Boylston and Shrewsbury will eventually come down thanks in part to...

Northborough Select Board grants wine, malt package store license to White Cottage

White Cottage, located at 290 West Main St., is a home décor and gift store. They have been in business for about 11 years.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Man arrested after robbing Northborough store

A man will face several charges, including armed robbery, after he was apprehended following a robbery on Belmont Street.

Play ball! Westborough, Northborough talks softball league

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when the Northborough and Westborough softball teams faced off at Melican Middle School.

Four candidates vie for two seats on Northborough BOS

  Northborough – Four candidates will be on the ballot for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Tuesday, June 30 Annual Town...

‘Just be you’: ARHS holds 2022 graduation

Families and loved ones cheered on Sunday as the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Class of 2022 tossed their caps into the air. 

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...

Firefighters respond to house fire in Northborough

A house fire in Northborough drew emergency crews to the area on Friday, with smoke visible from the home just before 5:30 p.m.

Bid accepted to develop old Northborough fire station site

The Select Board accepted a bid of $1 by Millie Milton to purchase the former Northborough fire station at 13 Church St

After consultant hired, Northborough talks next steps for White Cliffs

A consultant helping the White Cliffs Committee market the mansion said July 20 that a key next step in the project will be to formulate ...
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Northborough Planning Board denies Steris Corp. permit request

By Sara Brown, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - The Planning Board voted against medical company Steris Corp.’s request for a Special Permit per Groundwater Protection Overlay...

‘We had such a good run’: Algonquin girls hockey wins state title in overtime

The Algonquin girls hockey team beat Canton in overtime 2-1 to claim a state title at the TD Garden in Boston on Sunday.

Northborough Planning Board heads to trial in Gutierrez appeal

Attorneys representing the Northborough Planning Board were in land court in Boston on Monday for a trial in a developer’s appeal.

Bose inventor finds his Viking muse

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH – Dr. William R. Short, who lives in Southborough, describes himself as a “Viking nerd” in spite of...