Will a “downsize” be the right size?
Shrewsbury ?In October 2012 voters denied a plan that would have approved funds for a 43,000-square library renovation and expansion that would have been...
Serving up a decision
Northborough/Southborough – Ever since the 2006 completion of the Algonquin Regional High School renovation/reconstruction project, Northborough and Southborough have been going back and forth...
Where to park the Senior Center?
Marlborough – Although Marlborough residents and officials have agreed since 2002 that the city needs a new senior center, agreeing on its location is...
“Who's on first?”
Northborough – It appears that baseball has gotten to be a very competitive game in Northborough...both on and off the field.? Although there are...
Taking a bite out of property taxes
Northborough – Just like surrounding towns, Northborough is struggling to raise tax revenue without raising property tax rates. At a recent Board of Selectmen...
“Beetle-Busters”
Shrewsbury – Despite attempts to control infestation in the area along the Worcester-Shrewsbury line over the past several years, the Asian Longhorned Beetle has...
Guilty by association?
Westborough - Although Westborough's chemical health policy has been in place for several years, some School Committee members spoke out against it at a...
Central One Federal Credit Union is a good sport
Shrewsbury – A shortfall in funds for fiscal year 2014 has led to cuts totaling $90,000 from the town's school budget. To bridge the...
The $4 million dollar question
Shrewsbury – It's not unusual for school administrators and town officials to disagree on the budget numbers associated with running the schools. Although there...
Where there's smoke …
Northborough - The dangers associated with second-hand smoke have caused the Northborough Board of Health to consider tightening smoking restrictions on some town properties....
