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Northborough’s school enrollment increases by over 80 students
Enrollment in Northborough Public Schools has increased, according to a presentation to the Northborough School Committee Sept. 7.
NSPAC holds Welcome Back Dessert/Coffee Hour Sept. 30
Northborough/Southborough – The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will be holding a Welcome Back Dessert/Coffee Hour Friday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 to...
Northborough honors its veterans with a patriotic luncheon
Northborough – Northborough veterans were showered with appreciation at the eighth annual Veteran’s Day Luncheon Nov. 3 at the Northborough Senior Center. Senior Center Director Kelly Burke welcomed attendees who enjoyed a program filled with patriotic music and heartfelt presentations. The sun shone bright on the occasion and attendance was high for this mid-day event.
Patriots star shares his love of reading with Northborough kids
By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Before he signed with the New England Patriots in 2016, Malcolm Mitchell was a star wide receiver with...
Central One employee named Lions Club fellow
Northborough - Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has named Kate Shaw, Northborough branch manager of Central One Federal Credit Union, a Melvin Jones Fellow...
Algonquin senior earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Northborough – On Sept. 9, Algonquin Regional High School senior Alyssa Pfannenstiel became the first Northborough resident to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award in 17 years.
Anne E. Bassett, 85, of Northborough
Northborough - Anne E. (Hanson) Bassett, a longtime Northborough resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 11, 2020; she was 85 years...
Final race to honor Northborough resident Matt Bruce May 6
Northborough – ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, has no cure. It attacks the nervous system, weakens muscles, and affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Matt Bruce was just 24 when he had his first symptoms.
Northborough college student spends spring break building homes in Appalachia
Northborough – For most college students, the annual rite of spring is a trip to somewhere warm and sunny, soaking up the sun on the beach during the day and partying at night. Not so for Emily Polanowicz, a junior at Boston College. Along with about 400 other students, Polanowicz chose to donate her break time to the Appalachia Volunteers Program, where she was assigned to do carpentry work at a Habitat for Humanity project in Raleigh, N.C.
Algonquin girls lacrosse dominates Wachusett
Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks girls lacrosse team defeated the Wachusett Regional High School Mountaineers by a score of 16-4 in a game played April 28.
Davidian Brothers Farm now accepting applications for 2016 CSA
Northborough – Davidian Brothers Farm is now accepting applications for its 2016 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). A CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production.
Leonard W. Warren, 88, of Northborough
Northborough - Leonard W. Warren passed away peacefully after a period of declining health. He was 88.
He leaves his devoted wife of 67 years,...
William J. Yetman, 77, of Northborough
Northborough - William J. Yetman, 77, of Northborough and formerly a longtime resident of Southborough, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home...
Northborough students showcase creativity in state tournament
Northborough - Two teams from Northborough advanced to the state finals in the Destination ImagiNation (DI) Tournament, a creative problem-solving competition for youth, at...