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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Isabelle Chang – role model listed in Who’s Who

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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

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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...