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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.

Northborough paving to be completed July 16-18

Northborough – The final paving of the center of town is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 16 and conclude on Thursday, July 18....

Open exam for police officer

Northborough – The Northborough Police Department will hold an open competitive written examination for police officer, Saturday, July 27, at the police station, 211...

Northborough residents walk their way to health

Northborough - As part of Northborough's "Building a Healthy Northborough" initiative, the town is partnering with WalkBoston, a nonprofit organization working to make walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and vibrant communities.

Free summer concerts begin July 11

Northborough - The Northborough Community Affairs Committee summer concert series begins Thursday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m., at Ellsworth-McAfee Park. The concert will feature...

Learning the virtues of superheroes

Northborough – Girls and boys ages 4 to 7 attended Superhero Camp, offered June 24 through June 28 by Northborough Recreation at the Northborough...

Field Day features fun and fitness

Northborough - Fourth-graders JP Sullivan and Mira Mustafa play a round of "belly bumpers" during Field Day, finally held June 19 at Proctor Elementary...

Algonquin student turns an accident into an education

Algonquin Regional High School junior Alyssa Pfannenstiel suffered a concussion and is using the experience to educate others. Photo/Sue Wambolt Northborough - For Algonquin junior Alyssa Pfannenstiel, a momentary collision on the soccer field during pre-season tryouts in August of 2011 changed her life. Alyssa suffered a severe concussion, resulting in dizziness, loss of memory, difficulty focusing and frequent headaches. She was pulled from school, eventually working her way back to partial days. Alyssa attended a total of 40 days her sophomore year.

“Big Truck Day” held in Northborough

Northborough - Northborough Recreation and the Department of Public Works held a "Big Truck Day" June 15 as well as a community-wide yard sale...

Summer concert series opens July 11

Northborough - The Northborough Community Affairs Committee announced the return of its free Summer Concert Series for 2013. All concerts will be held on...

Free music, with a comic twist, in Northborough

Northborough – CJ's Steakloft, 369 W. Main St., will host singer-songwriter Howie Newman Friday, June 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. Along with well-known...

Breaking new ground in reading

Northborough – This summer, the Northborough Free Public Library, 34 Main St., is launching "Groundbreaking Reads," a new program for adult readers. Participants visit...

Selectmen accuse National Grid of storing fuel “illegally”

Northborough – National Grid has been storing 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel in the town without permits for almost a year, according to Northborough Fire Chief David Durgin. During the selectmen's meeting June 10, Durgin expressed his dismay with National Grid's lack of diligence in obtaining proper permits for four above ground fuel tanks located at the company's 55 Bearfoot Rd. location. "I's somewhat disappointed that we haven's moved any of this process along as far as permitting what has already been installed," Durgin said to the board. "This is basically an installation that was never approved, never

Public meeting for Lincoln Street School project

Northborough – Residents are welcome to attend the Lincoln Street Elementary School Public Information and Input Session Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. in...

Algonquin celebrates graduation

Northborough/Southborough – The members of the class of 2013 gathered at Algonquin Regional High School for their graduation ceremony June 2.In spite of the...

Northborough sisters golf fundraiser to aid kidney disease research

Northborough - Sisters and Northborough residents Nancy Turpin Powell and Kristen Turpin were diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) six years ago. PKD is...

Informational meeting on The Fresh Air Fund

Northborough-The Fresh Air Fund will host a meeting Wednesday, June 12, at the Northborough Library, 34 Main St., from 7:00 to 8:30?p.m.?The Fresh Air...

Northborough honors fallen veterans

Northborough – Now that downtown road construction is completed in Northborough, the Memorial Day parade resumed its customary route. Stops were made for ceremonies...

Annual Backpack Drive begins

Northborough- The Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc., and Northborough Moms and Tots are once again teaming up for the sixth annual Backpack Drive to...

Northborough scouts enjoy busy weekend

Northborough- Cub Scout packs 55 and 58 celebrated the final pack meeting of the 2012/2013 season at Fidrych Farm May 17. The meeting was...

Northborough sign is dedicated to longtime volunteer

Northborough – The late Simeon Fouracre was a well-known, successful Northborough businessman but he was also known by many as a man who was committed to serving his community. On May 21, the Northborough Lions Club, of which he was a founder and past King Lion, honored his service by dedicating the community message board sign located at the center of town to Fouracre.