NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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

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

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- 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 – 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.

Northborough – It's time to dig out the hiking boots or comfortable sneakers, spray on some bug repellent and head for the open spaces. Now that the nice weather is here, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy the numerous trails in Northborough. Not only do they delight the senses, they also provide the ideal setting for spring and summer conditioning. There are nine main recreational areas in the town with over 20 miles of trails.

Northborough - Nominations for grand marshal of the Northborough Applefest Celebration, to be held September 20-22, are being accepted until Friday, May 17. The nominee...

Northborough-Nominations for grand marshal of the Northborough Applefest Celebration, to be held September 20-22, are being accepted until Friday, May 17. The nominee should...

Northborough - This spring, the Friends of the Northborough Senior Center are taking orders for the center's Friendship Brickway. The deadline to order the...

Northborough – The Northborough Baseball and Softball Association kicked off its 2013 season May 4 with the annual baseball parade. The opening day was dedicated to the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy. Six residents who ran in the marathon this year - Susan Willwerth, Keith Pellerin, Kristen McIsaac, Chris Benestad, Andy Cosgrove, and Meredith Kent - were invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Other opening day activities included a barbecue, hot air balloon rides, Whiffle ball tournament and a home run derby.

Southborough/Northborough - According to the American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA), Parkinson's disease affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States. The disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system resulting in a variety of symptoms, including muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait.

Northborough - Only one candidate, incumbent Leslie Rutan, is running for Board of Selectmen in the Monday, May 13 Annual Town Election. Here, in...

Over 175 volunteers picked up trash and other debris at 55 sites throughout Northborough April 27 during the Louise Houle Town Cleanup Day. Volunteers were treated to a cookout after the cleanup was done. Houle, a longtime community volunteer who created this annual event over 25 years ago, passed away in 2010. The event was sponsored by the Northborough Community Affairs Committee and Northborough Women's Club.

Northborough ??" Ask Rev. Cynthia Maybeck, the outgoing minister at Trinity Church in Northborough, what she means by Biblical Storytelling, and she's quick to come with an example: Recounting Mark 5:25, she tells the story of a woman healed by touching Christ's garment. At times, miming actions of the woman, gesturing with her arms outstretched, her voice flows naturally – speaking conversationally and dramatically, and ending the passage with a small and humble smile. It's easy to see how a listener could feel transported to a time 2,000 years ago.

Northborough - The Northborough Junior Woman's Club will be collecting several much-needed items for Veterans Inc., a national leader in ending homelessness among veterans,...

Northborough- On April 5, the Northborough Education Foundation (NEF) hosted its fourth annual Quiz Night at Cyprian Keyes in Boylston. Teams of four arrived...

Northborough - Air Force Airman Jason K. Laramie has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed...

Northborough - Community volunteers and members of the Northboro Junior Woman's Club planted an unusual garden March 30 at Town Hall. A thousand pinwheels were plunked into the soil, each one representing a donation to Massachusetts Citizens for Children. As a whole, the garden of spinning, flashing blue "Pinwheels For Prevention" will bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. According to Lori Hagen, treasurer or the Northborough Junior Woman's Club, which spearheaded the fundraiser, almost $1,000 was raised for Citizens for Children, exceeding last's year's amount by about $250.