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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.

First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar to be held in Northborough

Northborough – Brenda Demers, a Realtor with Mathieu Newton Sotheby's Int'l Realty, will be hosting a free First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar on Saturday,...

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....

Edward Cenik, 84, of Northborough

Northborough – Edward John Cenik, 84, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 15, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness....

Army veteran is special guest at Northborough Senior Center men's breakfast

Northborough – The Northborough Senior Center hosted a Men's Breakfast May 10, followed by a presentation from Lt. Col. Steve Johnson, who shared photos and facts about his 25 months in Iraq. Johnson has been a Northborough resident for over 25 years and recently retired from Raytheon, where he worked for 29 years. He retired from the military as a lieutenant colonel in October 2009, after 36 years of service. After serving in Vietnam in 1972 and the first Gulf war in 1991, he was also sent to Iraq in 2003.

Support for Northborough’s ‘Candidates for Change’

To the Editor: As a resident in town and mom with young children, Northborough is home to many of my favorite family memories. I participate...

Northborough Girl Scouts collecting school supplies

Northborough - Three local Girl Scout scouts are hoping to help children in need start the New Year off right. Ruth Ricciuti, Gabriella Thompson, and...

Northborough Habitat for Humanity project on Main Street makes progress

Northborough – Rick Leif, treasurer of the Northborough Affordable Housing Corporation (NAHC), accompanied by Tim Firment, executive director of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest, presented an update on the projects located at 33-35 and 37-39 Main St. to the Board of Selectmen at their June 26 meeting.

Bid accepted to develop old Northborough fire station site

The Select Board accepted a bid of $1 by Millie Milton to purchase the former Northborough fire station at 13 Church St

Northborough Volkssport enthusiast makes friends via historical treks

By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer Northborough - Lorraine Lee loves Northborough. She cannot wait to show off the town where she lives to Volkssport participants...

Complete Streets projects include street lights, bike lanes

From adding bike racks to constructing new sidewalks, the selectmen got a first glance at proposed Complete Streets projects on Oct. 17.

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.

Investigation ongoing following fatal Northborough I-290 crash

A 20-year old man was killed on Sunday in Northborough when his car crashed off an I-290 ramp near the Solomon Pond Mall.

Corridor Nine's 18th annual Applefest 5K to be held Sept. 17

Northborough - Runners of all ages are invited to participate Saturday, Sept. 17, in what has become a premier local event - the Applefest 5k Road Race. The race, which is sponsored for the 18th straight year by the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce, will start and end at the Zeh School, 33 Howard St., Northborough.

Northborough Senior Center director shares success with Board of Selectmen

Northborough – Kelly Burke, director of the Northborough Senior Center, appeared before the Board of Selectmen at its July 17 meeting. She brought with her the Innovator of the Year Award that Northborough received, along with Hudson and Marlborough, for their joint efforts on behalf of COME 2 B Dementia Friendly from the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging at their annual meeting in June.

Challenger League celebrates a great season

Region – Players from the region’s Little League’s Challenger program celebrated the end of the season with games held at the New England Baseball Complex in Northborough June 28.

Sunday fun in Northborough

Northborough - Scott Greenaway with Emily and Ruby Schadler, 16 months, enjoy an outing on Mt. Pisgah Nov 16. Photo/Jerry Callaghan

Algonquin boys basketball falls to Westford Academy

The Algonquin boys basketball team travelled to Westford on Saturday, ultimately falling to the Grey Ghosts by a 55-41 margin. 

Local IT firm in Northborough partners with Dell

Northborough - Baesis recently announced its designation as a Dell Premier Partner and ProSource Service Center. As a Premier Partner and Service Center,...

Assisted living residents share life stories in published book

Northborough – A six-month Writers" Roundtable culminated with a book publication party Dec. 7 at Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences at Northborough. "Our Stories, Our Lives" is a collection of autobiographical essays written by residents Pat Caldwell, Shirley Cranford, Ann Falco, Marge Ferguson and Virginia MacDonald. Instructing the course was Dr. Lucia Knoles, a professor of English at Assumption College in Worcester.
Karen Maguire

Karen Maguire, 74, of Northborough

Northborough - Karen L. (Warner) Maguire, 74, longtime resident of Northborough, formerly of Marlborough and Waltham, passed away May 12, 2019 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital...