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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.

drone image of Wachusett Aqueduct bridge in Northborough

Wachusett Aqueduct Bridge

NORTHBOROUGH - Drone photography showed the iconic stone arch bridge of the Wachusett Aqueduct darting over the Assabet River in Northborough last week. The...

“Looking Good” thanks to American Cancer Society

Region - When most people think about the American Cancer Society (ACS), they see it as a fundraising organization. The ACS does fundraise, but in addition, they are a tremendous resource for families and caregivers dealing with a cancer diagnosis. In addition to a range of informative literature and services, they also have an array of programs available to cancer patients, including "Look Good?Feel Better (LGFB)."

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Scouts share skills at Fidrych Farm Northborough - Participating in the opening ceremony of the sixth annual Fidrych Farm Camporee, held Oct. 22, are...

Family Dental Group of Northborough

Providing wide range of services with care and compassion  By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough – Incisors, cuspids and molars. Your teeth are important and Family...

Traffic closures, advisories for Labor Day Parade

The following parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on Monday, Sept. 4, due to the Labor Day Parade.
Eddie Wen (far left) and his teammates at the PGA Jr. League Section Championship. Photo/submitted

Northborough student eyes future on the links

By Matthew Dunn, Contributing Writer Northborough - A brisk September morning provided the perfect backdrop for 13-year-old Northborough native Eddie Wen and the “495 All-Stars”...

Northborough Habitat for Humanity project on Main Street makes progress

Northborough – Rick Leif, treasurer of the Northborough Affordable Housing Corporation (NAHC), accompanied by Tim Firment, executive director of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest, presented an update on the projects located at 33-35 and 37-39 Main St. to the Board of Selectmen at their June 26 meeting.

Busy mom helps revitalize Northborough Education Foundation

Northborough - There is a saying that goes something like this, "if one wants to get something done, look to a busy person for that person knows how, and will get the job done." Such is the case with the revitalization of the Northborough Education Foundation (NEF), a nonprofit organization whose main goal is to fund teacher grants.

Have a sensational meal at the new Sea Dog Steak & Ale

Northborough – I was eager to try the Sea Dog's new location in Northborough ever since it opened two months ago. A friend and I met there for dinner recently, and can's wait to go back with our husbands.

Region reflects on career of Sen. Harriette Chandler

Across the region, community members have recently been pausing to recognize the long service of Sen. Harriette Chandler.
Northborough residents enjoy a live concert in 2019 by Billy Joel tribute band Cold Spring Harbor.

Free Northborough summer concerts take the stage

NORTHBOROUGH — Free summer concerts are swinging back to Ellsworth-McAfee Park this summer, according to the Northborough Community Affairs Committee. Before the shows, which are...

Ruth T. Dumas, 91, of Northborough

Northborough - Ruth T. (Latham) Dumas, 91, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Beaumont of Northborough after a short illness. She leaves her devoted husband...

ARHS faculty creates on-site food pantry to help students

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough - Algonquin Regional High School teachers Gina Johnston, social studies, and Aimee Selby, science, noticed something about some...

Northboro Area Community Chorus to hold auditions

Northborough – The Northboro Area Community Chorus (NACC) will soon start its 46th season.  Rehearsals in preparation for its annual Christmas concert begin Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the choral room at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough.

Northborough Library to welcome back patrons on limited schedule on May 3

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Book browsers, get ready! The Northborough Free Library has a reopening date of Monday, May 3.  This comes after...
STERIS Corp.

Northborough Planning Board denies Steris Corp. permit request

By Sara Brown, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - The Planning Board voted against medical company Steris Corp.’s request for a Special Permit per Groundwater Protection Overlay...
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CMRPC presents traffic data at Northborough Planning Board meeting

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - The Northborough Planning Board welcomed members of the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) for a traffic presentation...

Business works to better town

Northborough – Workers from the Veron Company, a Marlborough-based landscaping business, donate their time and resources to plant 21 new cherry and crabapple trees...

Algonquin prevails over Nashoba with big inning

Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks baseball team defeated the Nashoba Regional High School Chieftains by a score of 5-1 in a game played April 13, under the lights on the artificial turf fields at the New England Baseball Complex.

Begonias to be focus of Northborough Garden Club Sept. 4

Northborough - The Northborough Garden Club will open its 2018-2019 season Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main...