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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

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

Select Board releases ARPA funds for White Cliffs study

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been released to go toward an environmental mitigation study for White Cliffs.
“Diwali symbolizes the universal message that good always prevails over evil,” said eighth-grader Ishita Urs at the Nov. 3 Northborough School Committee meeting.

Northborough student asks for Diwali to be an observed holiday

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH – A local eighth-grader is asking the Northborough School Committee to include Diwali as an observed holiday.  “The Town...

Algonquin girls hockey advances to semifinals after overtime thriller

Algonquin will now face No. 1 Duxbury in the MIAA Division 2 semifinal. Duxbury defeated No. 9 Milton, 2-1, just before Algonquin took the ice.

Northborough to hold annual Town Election June 30

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

A history of the Northborough Bank

By Normand Corbin, Northborough History Columnist NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Bank was enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature and signed by the Governor on March 28,...

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...

ARHS Girls Varsity Hockey skates into the season

As the ARHS girls hockey team lace up their skates for the season, they will be on the ice with new faces and a new head coach. 

Halloween fun at annual Southborough trunk or treat

Kids came out in force to show off their Halloween costumes at the Southborough Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28. 

Retired NYC firefighter speaks at ARHS Memorial Day Assembly

Students at Algonquin received a unique look at history last week when retired New York City Fire Battalion Chief John Martorana spoke.

Santa takes helicopter to visit Southborough

Santa Claus gave the reindeer a well-deserved day off, choosing to visit Southborough on another – much more technologically advanced – mode of transportation: the helicopter.

Tie-dye family tradition is shared with Northborough community

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Lifetime Northborough resident Brenda Convery brought a lot of positivity and smiles to people recently, when she shared...

Algonquin, Shrewsbury battle on the court until the last buzzer

The Shrewsbury High School boys basketball team faced off against Algonquin Regional High School on Jan. 17 on the Titans’ home turf.

‘More than just a game’: Algonquin boys hockey honors fallen alum with win over...

“What the Arsenault family has done… it feels really good to play for them, and it feels really good to get a win for them.”

‘A positive member of the board:’ Rogers reflects on selectmen term

With the end of his first term on the horizon, Scott Rogers recently sat down with the Community Advocate to discuss his time on the board.

Excavator strikes natural gas line in Southborough

Crews responded to a natural gas main break on Main Street near the railroad crossing. Read more about the incident.
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Northborough parents push for free full day kindergarten

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - The pandemic has changed many areas of the educational experience this year, including snow days, open houses, parent-teacher...

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...
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Casey Reuter Durkin, 39, of Northborough and Los Angeles

Northborough/Los Angeles, Calif. - Casey Reuter Durkin, a longtime resident of Northborough and Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2020. Whether on...

White Cliffs developer presents plans to selectmen

The proposed developers of an intergenerational housing project on the White Cliffs property brought their plans before the Board of Selectmen on March 13.
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Debate continues over IT staffing in Southborough

By Sara Brown, Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH - The Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee are still working to address the needs of the technology department...