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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.

White Cliffs – Life after the Wessons

Submitted by Normand Corbin, Chair, Northborough Historic District Commission Northborough - This is the concluding article in my series on the Wesson Summer Mansion in...

FedEx property expansion approved by Northborough ZBA

Efforts to expand a site currently occupied by FedEx Freight are moving forward following approvals by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Northborough Town Common’s pergola donated by Kota family

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Anyone driving or walking by the Northborough Town Common on Route 20 will notice something new—a pergola, which...

Milford man arrested in Northborough for alleged attempt to commit child rape

Northborough – The Northborough Police Department released this statement this afternoon: On March 22, 2018, the Northborough Police Department with the assistance of the Massachusetts...

Northborough selects consultant to market White Cliffs property

NORTHBOROUGH - A consulting firm has been selected to help Northborough market its White Cliffs property as the town hopes to find a private...

Cohen beats Rutan in Northborough selectmen race

Unofficial results released on Tuesday night showed Mitch Cohen with a substantial lead in a three-way race for a seat on the board.

Algonquin boys hockey features five sets of brothers

The Algonquin boys hockey team is like family – literally. The team, which went 14-4-2 last season, features five sets of brothers.

Northborough begins planning process to remove ‘hazardous’ dam

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH - A historic but potentially hazardous dam straddling Boylston and Shrewsbury will eventually come down thanks in part to...

Local voters head to the polls for state primary

After a rainy primary yesterday, local clerks released the results to show which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election.

Northborough Select Board grants wine, malt package store license to White Cottage

White Cottage, located at 290 West Main St., is a home décor and gift store. They have been in business for about 11 years.

Weather phenomenon rolls dense pollen cloud across region

A drop in temperatures across the region brought with it a particularly dense cloud of pollen on Tuesday, rolling across area communities.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Man arrested after robbing Northborough store

A man will face several charges, including armed robbery, after he was apprehended following a robbery on Belmont Street.

While the kids are away the foxes come out to play

By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer           Northborough – While they were at home, following the COVID-19 social distancing recommendations, the Grandpre family had an exciting day...

A History of Northborough Schools

A History of Northborough Schools Northborough’s school history began shortly after the town was incorporated in 1766. The town strongly believed in its duty to educate its citizens by providing public schools, starting with grammar schools and eventually opening a high school.
Algonquin Regional High School Photo/Dakota Antelman

ARHS school day will start later this year

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH — When Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) students start the year tomorrow they will start the school day...

Play ball! Westborough, Northborough talks softball league

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when the Northborough and Westborough softball teams faced off at Melican Middle School.

Sen. Ed Markey endorses Donaghue, Petty in state races

WESTBOROUGH/NORTHBOROUGH – Senator Ed Markey visited Westborough and Northborough on Wednesday of last week to endorse a pair of candidates running for local state...

Northborough temporarily suspends PAYT bulk item label sales

Northborough – As a result of Governor Baker’s COVID-19 stay-at-home directive, the Town of Northborough has had an increase in the amount of solid...

Northborough residents share messages of love and encouragement

Northborough - Residents young and old have taken part in, and been charmed, by a recent initiative to leave positive chalk messages throughout the...

Area residents prepare for 2022 Boston Marathon

Residents are set to converge on Hopkinton for the 2022 marathon, which is now back on its regular schedule.