NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Northborough – Shortly before the five local young men collectively known as 3rd Man Factor (3MF) head to Boston as college freshmen, they'sl do what they enjoy most: make music together. Last year, 3MF opened the Summer Concert Series of the Northborough Community Affairs Committee; this time they'se scheduled as the season finale to be presented Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 to 8 p.m. (rain date Sunday, Aug. 25, 4 to 6 p.m.), at Ellsworth-McAfee Park.

Northborough – After a stellar four years on Algonquin Regional High School's varsity baseball team and then four years starting for the Bryant University Bulldogs, Kevin Brown is now concentrating on his next big goal - playing in the Major Leagues.

Northborough – Families who have participated in the Northborough Public Schools Extended Day Program (EDP) recently gathered for a 25th anniversary celebration at Ellsworth...

Northborough – Town Administrator John Coderre said during the July 15 Board of Selectmen's meeting that Northborough water and sewer rates would increase by the end of the year. "It's going to be more than 20 percent, and let's be transparent about that," he said, referring to the anticipated increase customers will see in sewer rates, beginning on their December bill. While water rates aren's expected to increase, a base fee of $10 per household ($30 per commercial) each quarter will also be assessed.

Northborough - Trinity Church is seeking talented decorators to compete in its second?annual Festival of Wreaths to be held on Saturday, Dec. 7.? Participants...

Northborough – The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a new wine and malt liquor license for Shangri-La Yaki Sushi during a continued public hearing held during the board's July 15 meeting. Shangri-La Yaki Sushi - located at 259 West Main St. - is set to be managed by Dong Lin, contingent upon his completion of Massachusetts TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certification class which, according to Lin's attorney, he will have within the next two weeks. Prior to moving to Northborough, Lin lived in Manhattan, where he managed a restaurant since 2008.

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

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

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.

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...

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

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 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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...