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Vote for Rutan for re-election to Northborough Board of Selectmen 

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Leslie Rutan for Northborough Board of Selectmen. Her experience on both the School Committee and Board...

Candidate for Westborough Library Trustee appeals to voters

To the editor:   My passion for literature drew me to run for the post of Library Trustee in 2008, but the library is so much...

Summer bugs, magical and not

I awoke recently around midnight and, unable to sleep, I watched out the window as flickering lights floated above the grassy patch behind the house.

Getting fired up about staffing

Northborough – As the town continues to grow in population and the number of businesses located there, Fire Chief David Durgin is "sounding the...

Who was that masked man…or woman?

Region - When the Governor's mask mandate went into effect on May 6, it was a change for a lot of folks. However with...

The First Chapter

Shrewsbury - This summer the Shrewsbury Public Library will be undergoing the first phase of a major, $23.3 million renovation. But until that can...

Thank you from the Bruce Family

To the Editor, Words cannot express?. When our beloved Matt was taken from us much too soon, those were the words we heard from countless friends,...

Physician Focus: Your local board of health

By Christopher Quinn, M.D. and Cheryl Sbarra, Esq. Much of their work remains invisible to most residents, yet the work is critically important and affects...

Some disapprove of the approval

Northborough – A decision by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to approve a special permit for a mixed-use development at 61 and 65...

The long and costly road

In January 2017 the state is due to finish paying $300 million in bonds. By state law, that means that tolls are no longer to be collected on the Massachusetts Turnpike. However, state officials, including Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack, are recommending that the tolls continue with all proceeds going towards much-needed infrastructure improvements, such as reconstructing the I-495 interchange in Westborough.

Letter to the Editor: Support Beal School Project

I am writing to express my support for a new Beal School in Shrewsbury. The current Beal school is too old and too small to...
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WYFS offers tips to help cope with aftermath of exposure to violence

To the Editor: On behalf of Westborough Youth & Family Services, I offer our condolences to the victims and loved ones impacted by the mass...

Letter to the editor: Kane: ready to lead from day one

To The Editor: I am supporting Hannah Kane in her in her quest to become state representative from Worcester's 11th District. Hannah is the best...
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Real estate, mindset and COVID-19

To the Editor:    For the past 12 years I have been a Realtor. I began my real estate career during the financial crisis of 2008....

The grass sometimes is greener

Region - What a difference a year makes. Last June and July were exceedingly dry, with rains yielding barely one inch per month. This...

Letter to the Editor: Support for Naughton

Dear Voters, I have lived in Northborough for 29 years. In that time I have, off and on, paid attention to local and state...
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Thank you from the family of Stan Locke

To the Editor: The family of Stan Locke would like to thank the Northborough Fire Department for their prompt action and especially for the compassion...

Letter to Editor: Palitsch an effective and dedicated leader

To the Editor, Sticking with Jason as a "worker bee" thru many campaigns, has given me an upfront view of Jason's brilliance, exceptional communication skills,...

The size is right….

Shrewsbury – For several years now, the Shrewsbury Library Board of Trustees has been trying to get approval for monies for a new, expanded...

‘Pet project’

Grafton – For many families, a pet is not just a dog or cat; it is a beloved family member. And while saving human lives is of course the top priority for firefighters, they do try their best to rescue pets if it is safe to do so. During the month of August, the Grafton Fire Department is requesting donations so that they may purchase two pet saving kits. Each kit will include special equipment designed to handle and treat cats and dogs that have been affected by a fire.