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NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Explore Northborough’s pulse with up-to-the-minute updates on our newspaper. Stay connected to local events and breaking news in Northborough, MA. We cover the latest happenings, ensuring you’re informed about all significant events in the community.

Ellsworth home demolished to make way for Church Street project

“Thank you for making this happen and allowing us to move the project forward and stay on time with our goals,” said Milton on Jan. 23.

Icy conditions lead to 2-hour delays for most schools

Due to messy conditions on the road this morning, the following school systems will have a two-hour delay.

Joann Fabrics closing stores in Mass., including Shrewsbury

Joann Fabrics is closing 530 of its 800 locations nationwide, including 1000 Turnpike Road.

A great time to be kind: Kindness Week arrives in Northborough

Northborough's Community Affairs Committee (CAC) is hosting Kindness Week Feb. 9-15. Read more about the week here.

PHOTOS: Town landmark demolished as downtown evolves

Northborough's former fire station is in the process of being demolished, as the town prepares for downtown redevelopment.

Pair of crashes snarls morning commute on I-290, Route 20

A pair of crashes at I-290 and Route 20 is causing traffic headaches this morning.

A trailblazer for women’s sports, Tina Beauchemin now coaches Algonquin hockey

I think it’s neat to be able to have women now for these girls to be able to look at,” Beauchemin said. Read more here.
Tougas Family Farm is located at 234 Ball Street. The farm recently sought a license to serve wine and beer. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Tougas granted license to serve wine and beer

Tougas Family Farm may soon be allowed to serve wine and beer. Tougas went before the Select Board on Jan. 27.
Students leave Algonquin Regional High School on Feb. 10. Algonquin Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is currently raising money to support a pair of post-prom parties. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Expanded Via zone would include ARHS and downtown Northborough

The recommendation calls for breaking Via's zone into two — one for Shrewsbury and one for Westborough and Northborough.

Winter weather leads to school closures, parking ban

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, to be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
The Select Board approved a heavy vehicle exclusion for Summer Street. (photo/Laura Hayes)

MassDOT approves truck exclusion for Summer Street

A heavy commercial vehicle exclusion on Summer Street has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Algonquin hockey honors Arsenault in win over Hopedale

"It's not even so much the winning, it's about representing the program, the family, and playing out best."

The Dugout Corner offers new way to experience baseball, cricket

Looking to sharpen your cricket or baseball skills? A new Northborough business has you covered. Read more here.

Garden Club presents program on Tournament of Roses

The Northborough Garden Club will present a program on the Tournament of Roses Parade on Feb. 4. Read more here.

‘Gala Jr.’ returns to Northborough

The Northborough Education Foundation will host “Gala Jr.,” a sweetheart dance for children and their favorite grown-ups.
The Algonquin team – dressed in camouflage to honor Spc. Brian Arsenault – stands for the National Anthem. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

10th annual Brian Arsenault game to be held Feb.1

The 10th annual Brian Arsenault memorial game will be held at NorthStar Ice Sports on Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. against Hopedale.

Kerri Martinek resigns from Planning Board

Chair Kerri Martinek announced that she will be resigning from the Planning Board during the board’s meeting on Jan. 21.
This map shows the ongoing outage in Northborough. (Photo/National Grid)

Northborough, Southborough homes face power outage

After a wind advisory was issued, crews are responding to an ongoing power outages in Northborough and Southborough. 
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Northborough Police Department seeks missing woman

Police are currently searching for a missing adult female in the area of Boundary Street.

Northboro Juniors seek nomination of incredible women in town

“Fire and Ice” is the theme of the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club (NJWC) meeting on Jan. 28.