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Expansion of overcrowded Shrewsbury High School debated
The Select Board voted, 3-2, on April 9 to approve sending a Statement of Interest to the MSBA to potentially expand Shrewsbury High School.
Community Advocate April 19, 2024
In this week's edition read Northborough church begins to rebuild following fire. Westborough imposes sewer moratorium.
Shrewsbury receives award to prevent flooding on Route 20
Shrewsbury and Worcester had been awarded $3.7 million from the U.S. DOT for the Route 20 and Grafton Street Interchange Project.
Town Meeting article asks for $540K to replace police station siding
Town Meeting will weigh in on an appropriation of $540,000 to replace the siding and trim of the Northborough Police Station.
Improvements work continues on Mass. Pike/Rt. 495 interchange
Work has continued on Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Route 495/Massachusetts Turnpike project in Hopkinton and Westborough.
Northborough church begins to rebuild following fire
On the outside, the Church of the Nativity on Howard Street looks the same – except for the caution tape around the main entrances.
Sousa, Collette help Hudson softball overcome early Shrewsbury surge
White uniform covered in dirt from sliding on the basepaths, Hudson softball’s Livi Sousa stood proudly after the game wearing gold necklace.
Armeno Coffee Roasters to celebrate 30th anniversary
In 1908, the Armeno Cereal Company took up residence in what we now lovingly refer to as “the mill” by Smith Pond in Northborough.
Gov. Healey visits lithium-ion battery manufacturer in Westborough
On Tuesday, April 16, Governor Maura Healey and Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao visited Ascend Elements on Flanders Road.
Westborough imposes sewer moratorium
It’s official – Westborough will have a sewer moratorium for the next year following a Select Board meeting April 9.
Word on the Street bookstore moves into former bank
With the new space, Word on the Street plans to expand its offerings of children’s books, along with books and merchandise for adults.
An exciting Marathon Monday at The Willows at Westborough
While thousands participated in the 128th Boston Marathon, the 2nd Willows Marathon concluded in Westborough.
Food drive helps Westborough Food Pantry keep up with demand
Dozens of bags lined the second floor of the Westborough Food Pantry on April 6 as part of Appalachia Service Project's food drive.
Armed robbery at Marlborough convenience store
Police are searching for three masked persons who robbed a convenience store on Williams Street on the evening of Friday, April 12.
Encompass coalition welcomes drug-free communities coordinator
The Encompass coalition recently welcomed Emily Flavin as the drug-free communities coordinator.
Quality is a time-honored tradition at E.W. Gemme & Sons Co. Inc.
The Grafton-based painting company has had success and longevity by focusing on one very basic principle: quality.
‘I love games like this’: Saint John’s volleyball controls Algonquin in four-set victory
Algonquin continued to play with energy in the fourth set, but Saint John’s returned to form. The Pioneers won the set 25-14 to win the game.
Cruisers, trucks, buses and more: SPD holds second annual Touch-a-Truck
The Shrewsbury Police Department held the second annual Touch-a-Truck event on April 6. The event was popular in the community.
Westborough three-sport athlete Kate Sams is ‘every coach’s dream’
“I hope she just stays involved. She’s a great teammate. She’s talented. Whatever Kate pours her mind into, she’s going to be happy.”
Citizens’ petition to disband Design Review Committee
A citizens’ petition heading to Town Meeting on April 22 would terminate the Northborough Design Review Committee.