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FedEx site expansion to go before Northborough ZBA
The trucking terminal at 300 Bartlett Street currently occupied by FedEx Freight is seeking to expand. It will head before the ZBA May 23.
Northborough confirms first case of COVID-19
Northborough - On March 19, 2020 the Northborough Board of Health was informed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) that a Northborough...
Bridge work to restrict I-495 in Hudson
During the bridge repair work, the two northbound travel lanes will be closed for the next several hours until the repairs are completed.
Quick work by firefighters saves church in Northborough
A fire damaged the Church of the Nativity on Howard Street in the early morning of Tuesday, April 9, according to Northborough Fire.
UPDATE: Man dead after Maple Street fire in Northborough
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
UPDATE: This article has been updated to include the name of the victim.
NORTHBOROUGH - A man was killed...
Men charged in Dick’s Sporting Goods retail theft ring
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH — Police in Northborough recently arrested two men who now face charges after they allegedly stole nearly $14,000...
Nicholas Michaels Spa owners retire after 40 years
For 40 years, Nicholas Olivieri and Michael Abdella have been blessed to be in an industry that has allowed them to do what they loved most.
Midland-Wachusett League announces 2023 spring all-star selections
Over 150 high school athletes were recently recognized as 2023 spring all-stars by the Midland-Wachusett League.
Northborough family brings Halloween fun to town
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - Skeletons, pumpkins, witches and ghosts. The Imhof family loves Halloween and invites residents to drive by their yard...
Friends to host event in honor memory of Northborough woman
Monies raised will go to children
Marlborough – The community at large is coming together on Saturday, July 13 to honor the memory of Debra...
Northborough’s White Cliffs chimney to be disassembled
The south chimney of the White Cliffs mansion in Northborough will be disassembled after suffering damage in a recent storm.
Man arrested after pulling knife in Cumberland Farms parking lot
A 61-year-old Northborough man faces charges after he allegedly threatened a female in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms.
Lowe’s Variety and Meat Shop focuses on quality, being a true community partner
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough – Tom Lowe, owner of Lowe’s Variety and Meat Shop at 255 West Main St. in Northborough, has been...
School Committee Vice Chair says residents don’t feel heard in ARHS mascot selection process
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - Northborough Southborough Regional School Committee Vice Chair Daniel Kolenda noted at a Sept. 14 meeting that some residents...
Consultant presents three scenarios for downtown
After receiving feedback from residents and business owners, consultants presented three potential scenarios.
An open letter to the Northborough/Southborough Regional School Committee
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following message was sent to the Northborough/Southborough Regional School Committee on Aug. 18 in response to recent discussions about changing Algonquin...
Northborough proposes Avalon, Town Hall for MBTA zoning, among others
Northborough is hoping to create two subdistricts — one near Avalon Northborough and the other in downtown — to comply with MBTA zoning.
High school scoreboard: Power rankings bring good news for area teams as winter season...
REGION - A handful of area basketball and hockey teams celebrated favorable rankings this past week through the state’s new power ranking system.
Weighing win-loss...
Northborough man arrested after allegedly breaking into Westborough Fire Station
A Northborough man was arrested early Monday morning after breaking into the Westborough Fire Station and pointing an object at dispatchers.
Former Northborough resident to compete on ‘Tough as Nails’
Renee Kolar, who used to live in Northborough, will be competing on season four of Tough as Nails, which debuts on Jan. 4.