Editorially Speaking

Northborough - As Northborough prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2016, organizers are busy planning a full slate of events to commemorate this...

The names bring unwanted reminders: Newtown, Aurora, Virginia Tech, Fort Hood, Columbine, Washington Navy Yard. These are places associated with some of the most recent and deadliest mass shootings in United States history. Violent incidents such as these never fail to shock the nation and shake our national conscience.

The Friends of Westborough, Inc., would like to thank the many individuals and businesses who supported our annual Fall Fair on Nov. 15 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Whether you donated a gift basket, jewelry, gift cards, baked goods, made one of the many afghans or contributed to our Country Store, your partnership is greatly appreciated. A special thank you to the knitting group at The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living who made many afghans, pillows and stuffed toys for our use.

Westborough – Social media is a great way to communicate urgent information in an emergency – as long as you are a fan of...

Worcester – Over the past two decades, local hockey fans enjoyed the opportunity to watch professional hockey in Worcester, first with the Ice Cats and then the Sharks. Each team played for approximately 10 years before disbanding. Now, fans are eagerly welcoming a new team – the Worcester Railers.

To the Editor: As the General election approaches, voters should be aware that the Legislature enacted a law that links gasoline tax increases to inflation....

Westborough – Each February the Westborough Public Library’s "Can Your Fines" program offers patrons who have late library materials a way to settle their fines, not with money, but rather with nonperishable items that are then donated to the Westborough Food Pantry.

Westborough - After several years of sometimes contentious debate, Westborough's voters approved $7.3 million at the March Annual Town Meeting to renovate the Town...

Grafton – With the approval by the state’s voters last November to legalize recreational marijuana, many local police departments have shared concerns regarding a potential increase in impaired drivers. In Grafton, thanks to a grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the police department will soon be able to increase the number of patrols on the streets.

To the Editor: It is with great pleasure that I write this letter in support of State Representative Carolyn Dykema. As a member of...