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Northborough/Southborough Newsletter

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

Former Northborough resident found guilty in Worcester murder

Steven Foley, 62, was found guilty of second-degree murder and malicious damage to a motor vehicle by a Worcester Superior Court jury.

“Excitement in the air:” Northborough starts new school year

The school buses are back on the road, and Northborough kids are back in school for another year. Read more at the Community Advocate.

Motel 6 seeks variance amidst reconstruction plans

After a fire closed its doors in 2021, owners of the Motel 6 are hoping to reconstruct the hotel. Jay Patel went before ZBA Aug. 22.

Southborough brings high spirits to the end of summer

With summer almost over, community members gathered to end the season with Southborough Recreation’s 20th annual Summer Nights celebration.

Community Snapshot: Horsing around with Northborough program

Kids participated in Northborough Recreation Department’s horseback riding program this summer located at Highland Acres Equestrian Center in North Grafton.

Change comes to Northborough town administrator’s office

As Northborough searches for a new town administrator, officials will also be looking for an assistant town administrator as well.

Music school to move to Northborough Crossing

On Aug. 24, Capital Group Properties announced that School of Rock has signed a lease for space in Northborough Crossing. 

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.

Students rally to support Pilgrim Church

Current and former youth group members and congregation members at Pilgrim Church spent a day giving back to the church, painting its east side.

Northborough Planning Board weighs sign, façade program

A sign and façade program may be on the horizon in Northborough. It was recently discussed during the Planning Board’s Aug. 1 meeting.

GoFundMe created for Northborough resident who passed away from cancer

After passing away from a long battle with cancer, the loved ones of Rebecca Maynard have created a GoFundMe.

Ground broken on Southborough Senior Center addition

Southborough officials and Council on Aging members recently gathered to break ground on an addition to the senior center.

Ernie Sawyer named Applefest grand marshal

The Applefest Committee has tapped the next grand marshal for the upcoming festival – Sawyer’s Bowladrome owner Ernie Sawyer.

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.

PHOTO: Bee visits a flower in Northborough

A bee visits a flower in Northborough in this photo shot by Clem Lanza. Do you have a photo you would like to see published?

Southborough takes in asylum-seeking families

Town officials have been notified that 18 asylum-seeking families – about 60 people in total – have been placed in a local hotel.

Junior Woman’s Club donates flyers to police

The Northborough Junior Woman’s Club recently donated resources regarding domestic violence to the Northborough Police Department.

Zach Newbould headlines Northborough’s Summer Concert Series

Hundreds of people gathered at Northborough’s Ellsworth McAfee Park on July 23 to see Zach Newbould perform for several hours.

Southborough police catch pair breaking into warehouse

An Ashland resident and a juvenile are facing charges after Southborough Police reportedly caught them trying to steal something from a warehouse.

Troop 92 holds first golf tournament

Boy Scout Troop 92 recently held its first golf tournament on June 10 at the Southborough Golf Course.