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Northborough Rotary Club to host golf ball drop
The Northborough Rotary Club will be hosting a golf ball drop fundraiser at Juniper Hill Golf Course on Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
Select Board divided on vote to fund façade improvement program
A split vote by the Northborough Select Board allocated $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a sign and façade program.
Old coal-fired electricity plant is now a solar-powered catering business
Today’s property at 43 Hudson Street was originally built as a power generating station for trolleys and was transformed into the home for Peppers Artful Events Catering.
Grafton football dominates Algonquin at home
The Grafton Gators dominated the swamp in a Friday night football matchup against the Algonquin Regional High School Titans.
Make succulent terrariums with the Northborough Garden Club
The Northborough Garden Club is inviting the community to create succulent terrariums on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library.
Craftworks to participate in Yarn Crawl
Craftworks Gift and Yarn shop will once again be participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl, beginning on Sept. 18.
Sierra announces opening for Northborough store
The new Sierra store will officially be opening its doors in Northborough Crossing during a grand opening on Sept. 23.
Former Northborough resident merges theater, wrestling and dance in performance
Their newest idea is “PLAYFIGHT: unprofessional wrestling theater,” which Robbins created, performs and directs alongside Sophia Eliana.
Algonquin girls volleyball overwhelms Nashoba
On September 15, the Algonquin Titans topped the Nashoba Wolves in an action-packed, hard-fought, back-and-forth match between two top-notch volleyball programs.
Whitney Place holds pancake brunch for Alzheimer’s Association walk
The brunch, which was held on Aug. 30, raised $130. That morning, staff were busy whipping up pancakes before the brunch began.
Work continues on ‘Gonkplex’ at ARHS
Work is progressing on Algonquin Regional High School’s new athletic complex, called the Gonkplex. Check out more photos of the project.
Open Circle adds Fontes to clinical staff
Open Circle Acupuncture and Healing has welcomed Kate Fontes. She found her passion for alternative medicine in her final year of college.
Food, families and fun at annual Applefest Street Fair
On Saturday, Sept. 9, the smell of kettle popcorn hung heavy in the air on Blake Street during the Applefest Street Fair.
Northborough woman celebrates 106th birthday
The family of Mildred Wheeler gathered at Whitney Place at Northborough on Aug. 13 for a special milestone – Wheeler’s 106th birthday.
Applefest update: parade, car show canceled
Due to inclement weather forecast for Sunday, Sept. 10, the Applefest parade has been canceled.
Electronic recycling event in Northborough
There will be an electronics recycling event at First Parish Northboro on Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Local students make dean’s list
Several local students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2023 spring semester. Additionally, a Shrewsbury resident who attends Stanford University received a top graduate research award.
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.
Lions Club electronic sign may be replaced
The Lions Club sign near Main and Blake streets is often lit up and sharing information about upcoming meetings and town events.
State DPH conducts health equity survey
The Community Health Equity Initiative collects data on the social and structural causes of health needs facing residents.