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Think local…shop local
Region - There is no doubt that shopping online is convenient. But local merchants are hoping that shoppers will consider visiting their establishments on...
An uncommon ‘Common’
Shrewsbury – Residents will have the opportunity on Wednesday, Dec. 11 to share their ideas on what they would like the Shrewsbury’s downtown area...
Cops look for copped copper
Northborough – With the economy ebbing and copper prices on the rise, the theft of copper piping has become more popular among thieves looking...
Thank you to Paul Shattuck
Shattuck Pharmacy is the most important experience I have had in my life. My name is Jeremy Spiewak, and I grew up in Northborough playing jazz trumpet with local greats such as Brent Ferguson and the late Dennis Wrenn.
Finding the silver lining
Region – Since the advent of the internet, many of us have worked from home on occasion. But now, with the “stay at home”...
Following the science
Region - Throughout history, science and politics have made for strange bedfellows. Although they seemingly rely on one another, sometimes the message of the...
Teamwork makes the dream work
Westborough – After an intensive search process that had 31 candidates initially applying for the position of Westborough Town Manager, the winning candidate is...
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Sanchez, Guerin and Stamas
To the Editor:
Many voters who think progressively are unaware of super choices for three statewide offices: Secretary of the Commonwealth, State Treasurer, and State...
Vote for Brown for Shrewsbury Housing Authority
To the Editor:
I am writing today to ask the voters in Shrewsbury to cast their Housing Authority vote for Brenda Brown. I have been a...
The passing of the torch
Shrewsbury - Sharyn Thomas was recently appointed to the position of Town Clerk. Thomas is a long-time Shrewsbury resident and has worked in the...
Staying in the game
Region – As the pandemic drags on, traditional youth sports competitions and events have been curtailed or changed. But now there is a new way...
Vote for Brenda Brown for Shrewsbury Housing Authority
To the Editor:
Brenda Brown, longtime Shrewsbury resident, announced her intention to serve the town of Shrewsbury on the Housing Authority Board, and will be...
Taking a bite out of crime
Westborough – This week the Westborough Police Department announced that there will soon be a new officer on the street- K-9 ”Lukas”.
Along...
Vote for Beth Shea Bryant for Shrewsbury Housing Authority
To the Editor:
I am writing today to encourage the voters in Shrewsbury to cast their Housing Authority vote for Beth Shea Bryant. Beth has...
‘Say no to billboard blight!’
Say no to billboard blight!
Who has ever driven along a road or highway and thought to themselves, “Hmm, I wish I had 8 or...
Pick of the weekend – Northborough’s Applefest
Northborough – After months of preparation, the town of Northborough is ready to celebrate its 28th annual Applefest Weekend Sept. 13-16. The weekend will...
A popular polling place
Northborough - As Northborough voters go to the polls for the town’s annual election on Tuesday, May 14, they will likely run into many...
Thank you to Sir Loin Catering
To the Editor:
The residents of Colonial Village would like to express their gratitude to Sir Loin Catering in Northborough.
For over a month, Sir Loin...
Community Matters… now more than ever
In an era of memes and misinformation, I think we’ve all had some time recently to reflect on the value of our own community....
Physician Focus: A Heightened Alert on Infectious Disease
By George M. Abraham, M.D., M.P.H.
As warm weather approaches, the warnings go out, serving as reminders about mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses. West Nile infection,...