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Couple aims to build a client-focused business as YourWay Construction Management

By Jeff Theodore, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - After more than two decades in the construction business, William Johnson has heard his fair share of nightmare...
Phelps Painting & Carpentry is dedicated to completing home improvement jobs efficiently and with attention to detail.

Phelps Painting & Carpentry offers home improvement services with integrity

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Darren Phelps, owner of Westborough-based Phelps Painting & Carpentry, isn’t slowing down after more than 30 years in...
Frank Borawski Jr. is the new CFO and Senior Vice President of Finance at St. Mary’s Credit Union.

New CFO comes to St. Mary’s Credit Union

MARLBOROUGH — St. Mary’s Credit Union has a new CFO and Senior Vice President of Finance. Frank C. Borawski Jr., CFA, of Norfolk, is looking...

YWCA looking for volunteers to paint facility

WESTBOROUGH — Volunteers are needed to help paint the YWCA Central Massachusetts’ Early Education and Learning Center at 15 Grove St. in Westborough.  For over...

Artisan to host Memory Care workshop

HUDSON - Attendees of a special event at the Artisan in Hudson will learn the ins and outs of memory care on Thursday, August...
Derek Johnson is the President of Half Axe.

Half Axe introduces Marlborough to axe throwing

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By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Axe throwing is safe, fun and increasingly popular.  That’s the message of Derek Johnson, whose creation, Half Axe, is...

‘No bunny knows the trouble I’ve seen’

  REGION - A local gardener lamented the loss of his plants to some very hungry rabbits last month.  In a photo sent to the Community...

Get in Shape for Women offers women only owned and operated comfortable, innovative small...

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer WESTBOROUGH - A personal training studio owned by sisters Jody Chaffee and Toni King that focuses on providing a space...
The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its BBQ, Bands and Brew event on Aug. 27. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

MRCC to host BBQ, Bands and Brew

MARLBOROUGH — A BBQ, Bands and Brew event is set to take place at the Wayside Inn at 72 Wayside Rd. in Sudbury on...

RTN Federal Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships

REGION - RTN Federal Credit Union has announced the 2021 recipients of its James A. Burley, Jr. Scholarship Awards.  The scholarship awards totaling $10,000 are...
UniBank Board Chairman Tim Wickstrom stands with Worcester Red Sox President Charles Steinberg and UniBank CEO Michael Welch. (Photo/submitted)

UniBank hosts Worcester Red Sox president

REGION - UniBank recently hosted Worcester Red Sox president Dr. Charles Steinberg at their recent annual Corporator’s Meeting held at the Worcester Country Club.   As...
Chad and Henny Champeon stand together. The two bought Cafe 641 in 2017.

Hudson’s Café 641 offers lots of choices in a cozy place

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer HUDSON - Is it the soft jazz music playing in the background? Maybe it’s the hand-painted floors, bookshelves filled with...

Assabet Dental celebrates long term commitment to individualized, compassionate care

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Suraiya Shaikh is proud to have seen some of her patients grow up over decades in dentistry.  Indeed, in...

F45 gym in Hudson offers free trial promotion

HUDSON - There is a new gym in Hudson called F45. F45 is specifically designed to provide a functional full-body workout while improving energy levels,...

Rimkus, Wenzel to join Community Advocate

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON/MARLBOROUGH - Their longtime newspapers have published their last issues. But journalists Rosemary Rimkus and Mary Wenzel are far from...

Central Massachusetts Podiatry looks to continue growth, compassionate care in new location

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Briefly slowed but not deterred by the pandemic, the team at Central Massachusetts Podiatry recently opened a new...
Alicia and John Cannistraro are the people behind the Manning Street dinosaur. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Manning Street dinosaur delights Hudson

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter HUDSON — He stands about two feet high in the corner of Alicia and John Cannistraro’s yard on Manning...
Reenactors will give visitors a glimpse of life in a number of conflict eras at a series of historical encampments, August 7 – 8.

Historical encampments part of new museum exhibit

HUDSON — The American Heritage Museum will be presenting a living history exhibition called “Military History Through the Ages” on Aug. 7 and 8...

CEO celebrates ‘hyper focus’ on community support and member services at IC Federal Credit...

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer REGION - Christopher Hendry has been leading the charge as President and CEO of IC Federal Credit Union for approximately...

Reliant introduces new optometrist

REGION - Reliant Medical Group recently announced that Dr. Dora Pepo has joined its Department of Optometry.  Pepo received her medical degree from New England...