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Baker announces strict travel order
Travel form must be filled out by most entering state; eight states exempted
Region - Governor Charlie Baker has announced that effective Saturday, Aug. 1, all travelers...
Nature Notes: American Chestnut update
Due to progress in science and technology, it’s time for an update on efforts to bring back the American chestnut
At Home store coming to Route 9 in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – The home decor store At Home is coming to Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Assistant Town Manager Kristen Las confirmed that news in an email to...
Market Basket grand opening delayed due to supply chain issues
When exactly the Market Basket in Edgemere Crossing at Flint Pond is opening is up in the air. Read more about the latest in the project.
Civic Kitchen & Drink closes following building assessment
Last October, the Civic Kitchen & Drink restaurant at the Westborough Country Club closed to repair the damage caused by a flood.
Crews search Lake Quinsigamond near Burns Bridge
First responders are currently responding to an incident on Lake Quinsigamond near the Kenneth F. Burns bridge.
Ashley Homestore to occupy part of former Stop and Shop space in Westborough
WESTBOROUGH - Ashley Homestore will open a new location in Westborough, occupying some of the space vacated by the old Stop and Shop location...
Shrewsbury eighth graders may no longer be admitted to Assabet Vocational High School, Superintendent...
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury eighth-graders may no longer be able to enroll at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Schools Superintendent Joseph Sawyer recently told...
Northborough Health Department closes Casa Vallarta following illegal bedrooms, leaks
The Northborough Health Department has ordered the closure of Casa Vallarta after the fire department documented three illegal bedrooms.
Market Basket announces opening date for Shrewsbury store
This announcement comes after customers have been anticipating the opening of the Market Basket after the Planning Board approved plans.
Site of vacant lakeside building in Shrewsbury saw a variety of uses over time
The history of that location goes back to the mid-1800s, when the Haas and Fenner boathouse occupied the same spot. Years later, a number of buildings were built just east of the boathouse.
New Northborough Marshalls and HomeGoods announce opening dates
The new Marshalls and HomeGoods in Northborough Crossing officially have their opening dates. The stores will open April 27.
HomeGoods, Marshalls and Sierra coming to Northborough
According to Northborough officials, HomeGoods, Marshalls and Sierra will be coming to Northborough Crossing.
UPDATE: BJs considers moving headquarters to Marlborough
BJs Wholesale Club headquarters, currently located in Westborough, is looking to move its 800-1,000 employees to Campus Drive in Marlborough.
Shrewsbury Select Board approves licenses for four new businesses
The approvals include Market Basket’s in-store café, Halal Guys, NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Broken Creek Vineyard.
‘We need to get rid of that building yesterday’: Westborough weighs Regal Cinemas site’s...
Westborough police officers are at the now town-owned former Regal Cinemas property on Turnpike Road every shift and every day.
‘A bittersweet moment’: Edgemere Diner leaves its Shrewsbury home
Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Diner is on the move. It’s not going far, at least for the time being, however, moving to Grafton.
Westborough School officials outline hybrid model for return to classes
Students to be assigned to one of two major cohorts
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Students in Westborough will return to school Tuesday, Sept...
Shrewsbury resident to run Boston Marathon for husband’s ex-wife
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
SHREWSBURY - Nicole Torres is planning to run the Boston Marathon on behalf of her husband’s ex-wife, Sandie Rossini.
A Shrewsbury...
Landscaping worker killed while trimming trees in Northborough
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH - A man in his mid-20s was killed after he came into contact with a power line while...