NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Northborough – The Board of Selectman and Town Administrator John Coderre welcomed the town’s legislative delegation at their March 13 meeting. Legislators appear annually to discuss top priorities. State Senator Harriette Chandler, D-Worcester, State Representatives Danielle Gregoire, D-Marlborough, and Harold Naughton Jr., D-Clinton, were in attendance.

Northborough - As board member and member of more than six local organizations, Michael Mills’ passion for helping others in his community is more than just a hobby - it’s a philosophy by which he lives his life.

Northborough – The Applefest Committee is now planning the 2015 Applefest Celebration, which will be held throughout the town Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20. This will be the event's 25th year. Nominations are now being accepted for the parade's Grand Marshal, according to the committee's chairperson, Michelle Gillespie.

Northborough - Webelos Scouts of Northborough Pack 55 Webelos pose for a picture before getting ready to watch their cars compete in the annual...

Northborough - St. Bernadette School was recently named a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education as an “Exemplary High...

A 61-year-old Northborough man faces charges after he allegedly threatened a female in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms.

The town is seeking input from residents as it is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

Seven solar projects were recently presented at a combined meeting of the Northborough, Southborough and Regional School Committees.

Northborough’s new police chief Brian Griffin was officially sworn in on Jan. 2 at Northborough Free Library.

The Algonquin Titans and Natick Redhawks met at New England Sports Center on Monday night, and while both sides struggled offensively, the Titans found their stride.

The first snowstorm in nearly two years left the region with 10 to 14 inches of snow over Saturday, Jan. 6, into Sunday, Jan. 7.

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

The annual Christmas Tree Removal, sponsored by Troop 101, will be taking place on Jan. 6. To participate, sign up by 5 p.m. Jan. 5.

With the first big snow on the season coming late Saturday into Sunday, the following parking bans will be in place.

After serving with the Northborough Police Department for over 40 years, Police Chief William Lyver worked his last shift on Dec. 29.

As the town is officially the owners of the Old Town Hall at 4 West Main St., a condition assessment was recently conducted on the building.

Post 234 was originally chartered in 1919 and has been part of the Northborough community for over 100 years.

The Baptist Society was formed in Northborough in 1827, in the midst of a liberal/conservative religious schism.

The Rangers won’t have to wait long to exact revenge – Westborough and Algonquin will meet again on Tuesday at Algonquin.

The team competed in the all-state meet on Nov. 18, placing sixth out of all Division 1 teams. The team finished last season as the 18th-place team.