Editorially Speaking

To the Editor: Did you know the town of Northborough saw a larger than usual number of staff moving on to greener pastures? The Board...

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury pride will be in full force Sept. 25-27 as the town celebrates the 18th annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival.

What an awesome parade! With all the political unrest in this country, uncertainty in world affairs, and devastating storms ripping through our neighbors’ yards to the far south, the Westborough parade was an exciting diversion for us.

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...

Westborough – Recently members of the Westborough Fire Department made two dramatic rescues. The first was assisting a 78-year-old man, Bill Johnston, who had...

Region – In just a few days children throughout the region will take to the streets to celebrate Halloween. And while there are apt...

What a difference a few weeks can make. At the end of January, very few of us had even heard of the coronavirus…but now...

Shrewsbury - Kara Frankian, a first and second grade teacher at the Floral Street School, was recently named as the first recipient of the Massachusetts Environmental Education Society’s Champion of Environmental Literacy Award for her work in helping to utilize a nature trail behind the school into her students’ curriculum.

Shrewsbury ?To prevent energy costs from soaring along with recent temperatures, Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations (SELCO), the town's electricity supplier, has asked residents...

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. 

Shrewsbury - Last year, Shrewsbury Town Meeting members voted to approve a citizens’ petition that requested a ban on plastic shopping bags that are not compostable and marine degradable. At this year’s TM, another citizens’ petition requesting that the ban be overturned was not passed. As a result, the town will implement the ban starting on July 1.

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

Westborough –There is something special, for both a team and its fans, when football is played at night. But while many enjoy the experience, for those who live close to the field, it is not always as pleasant. As Westborough voters prepare to decide at the Monday, Oct. 16 Town Meeting if lights should be installed at Westborough High School, both sides have been sharing their opinions on the issue.

To the Editor: Throughout his professional career at Veteran’s Inc., and while serving on the Shrewsbury School Committee, Jason Palitsch has exhibited exceptional leadership when...

Marlborough – Over the past few years, the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has sought to attract large corporations to the city, as well as continuing to provide tools and services to help smaller businesses grow. Now, the MEDC has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at attracting new restaurants and brewpubs to the city.

To the Editor: On May 7th, Shrewsbury voters will have a choice for the Board of Selectmen. The Board is the chief executive body of our...

Region – When residents and guests celebrate the 20th annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival next month, there will be one new event they...

To the Editor: I am writing as an independent voter to urge the citizens of Shrewsbury and Westborough to vote for Hannah Kane for State...

Northborough – Even though a purchase and sales agreement has been signed by a college baseball development program, the New England Ruffnecks, to buy...

To the Editor: I gathered at the town gazebo last spring and saw Jason in friendly, organized and decisive form welcoming all volunteers for canvassing...