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“Reincarnated Antiques”
Gray’s Carpet Center
Submitted by Norman Corbin, Northborough Historical Commission
Northborough - Welcome to “Reincarnated Antiques.” With the demolition of antique properties in Northborough a fairly...
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 seeks public feedback on transportation improvements
Residents are encouraged to participate in a Complete Streets survey to help the town create a plan that outlines improvements.
Plans to reconstruct multi-family destroyed by fire denied by ZBA
An application to reconstruct a building at 129 Maple St. destroyed by a fatal fire in 2021 was denied by the ZBA.
Developer pitches two apartment complexes on Turnpike Road
Two sites along Turnpike Road could be developed into apartments. Ferris Development Group presented plans to the Select Board on June 6.
Northborough residents ‘go out doors’ for public art exhibit
The Northborough Cultural Council’s public art exhibit “Go Out Doors – Northborough" is now open at Ellsworth McAfee Park.
Northborough receives 27 candidates for town administrator
The search is underway for the next Northborough town administrator. The town received 27 candidates by the response date of May 8.
Singer-songwriter, record collector, Monkees fan shares longtime passions
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Region – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mick Lawless, a Southborough native now residing in Milford, began collecting vinyl records as...
Man faces charges after police locate missing Northborough boy
Michael Davis, 54, of no known address, has been charged with custodial interference, according to the Northborough Police Department.
Southborough honors veterans with flag placement at Rural Cemetery
Community members gathered at Southborough’s Rural Cemetery on Friday evening to replace the flags on veterans’ graves.
Northborough leads regional vaccination site in Westborough
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough Health Agent Kristin Black announced the long-awaited opening of a regional COVID-19 vaccination site during a Board...
Southborough gets a head start on celebrating Halloween
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH – Trick-or-treaters got a head start celebrating Halloween on Oct. 23 by participating in Southborough Firefighters Association’s longtime...
Santa visits Northborough neighborhoods
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Northborough – On the chilly morning of Dec. 19, Santa Claus traveled via a fire engine throughout Northborough. In addition...
Northborough schools lay out $26.9 million preliminary budget
NORTHBOROUGH – Superintendent Gregory Martineau presented a preliminary budget of $26.9 million to the Northborough School Committee during their Dec. 2 meeting.
It called for...
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...
Southborough native participates in skating fundraiser to fight cancer
SOUTHBOROUGH – Southborough's Caroline Depietri has been preparing to be a featured skater at the Skating Club of Boston’s “A Night of Stars” event.
That...
Southborough police find dead man on Valley Road
State Police detectives are investigating the death of a man found near his vehicle in the rear of a Valley Road property.
Judge revokes permit for Southborough Park Central development
A Worcester County Superior Court judge ruled last month in favor of abutters who had opposed a residential development in Southborough.
Kelly named as Applefest 2020 grand marshal
Northborough – The Applefest Committee has announced that although the traditional celebration will not be held this September, there will be a modified version....
UPDATE: Man shot in Northborough, suspect flees
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
UPDATE: Northborough Police are asking nearby residents to check their video or camera footage for a dark colored sedan.
NORTHBOROUGH -...