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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

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

“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...
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

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...
Marching in the Halloween Parade, 8-year-old friends Amelia Eaton and Cam Warden channel characters from the film and musical “Beetlejuice” while costumed as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz respectively.

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...
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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...
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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 -...