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Grafton man thanks supermarket employees with gift cards
Grafton – Bill Yeomans of South Grafton decided when shopping earlier this morning at Stop & Shop that he would show the employees how...
New Westborough DPW Director settling in
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer
Westborough – Lt. Colonel Chris Payant and his family made the decision last summer that after 22 years on active...
Worcester County Sheriff promotes local officers
Four area officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant within the Worcester County Sheriff's office.
Just in time for the holidays, the BORO Sugar Shack opens
New candy store to be staffed by Westborough post-high school transition students
By Ilyse Levine Kanji, Special Contributor
Westborough - It’s amazing what a community can accomplish...
Business damaged in Boston Post Road East fire finds new home
As of one week after a fire impacted several businesses at 42 Boston Post Road East, at least one business has found a new home.
St. Mary’s Credit Union appoints four to senior leadership positions
MARLBOROUGH - St. Mary’s Credit Union recently announced the promotion of four officers and two additions to its Senior Management Team.
Jim Petkewich is now...
Westborough native named as new Community Chorus music director
WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Community Chorus (WCC) has welcomed a new music director for its 50th anniversary season.
Andrew Milne, who is a Westborough native,...
Marlborough Police welcomes new K-9 with a block party
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Marlborough – The Marlborough Police Department (MPD) hosted a block party Sept. 21 on Weed Street to publicly introduce its...
SELCO announces two major capital initiatives
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Michael Hale, general manager of Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO), and Jackie Pratt, SELCO marketing &...
Kelly Jean Conroy, Jacob Michael Bultema marry
Shrewsbury - Kelly Jean Conroy and Jacob Michael Bultema were married Aug. 21, 2011, at the historic Smith Barn in Peabody. The bride is...
Jeff’s Place offers a ‘home’ to grieve and heal
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer
Region - When her brother, Jeff, died almost 40 years ago, Jenny Kaplan became a bereaved sibling. But, she said,...
Algonquin students create internship matching platform
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
Northborough/Southborough - When faced with the lack of high school internship opportunities, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) students Joe Zhang, Christopher...
Shrewsbury man leaves behind the keyboard for the kiln, cutter and glass
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
Region - After a successful forty-year career in computer programming, John Hegarty has exchanged his keyboard for a glass cutter,...
Westborough accounting firm goes extra mile for clients
By Jeff Theodore, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - Since opening its doors in 2016, the Lindsay Taylor SPAtique in Westborough has relied upon guidance from Servello CPA,...
Bunny Perron recognized as Westborough’s oldest resident
WESTBOROUGH – Patricia “Bunny” Perron was honored by the Westborough Historical Society and the Select Board last week in an event recognizing her as...
Isabelle Chang – role model listed in Who’s Who
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Isabelle Chang, 94, and her late husband, Min-Chueh (MC) Chang, who co-developed the birth control pill and,...
Grafton police search for suspect in alleged Citizens Bank robbery
Grafton – The Grafton Police Department issued this statement this evening:
On Friday, May 25th, at approximately 3:29 p.m., Grafton Police officers responded to the Citizens...
Tony Soul Project’s frontman strives to perform until he’s 80
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Marlborough – During the same time period when some workers consider retiring to get rest and relaxation, Tony “Soul”...
Rumour HAZIT musicians still rocking after all these years
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Hudson/Marlborough – Hudson High School 1979 graduates, drummer Bobby Begg and guitarist Tony Frias are euphoric because their longtime...
Drone pilot offers unique view of local life
By Dakota Antelman, Marlborough/Hudson Editor
Marlborough - Tami White regularly flies a dinner-plate-sized drone named Ralph over landmarks, sunsets and lakes, taking brilliant photos along the...