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Work begins on Mass. Pike, Route 495 interchange
The first stages to reconstruct the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route 495 interchange on the border of Westborough and Hopkinton are underway.
‘Possible’ COVID-19 testing site being constructed in Shrewsbury
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – As a tent was erected in the parking lot of the CVS pharmacy on the corner of Route...
New Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub to move into AstraZeneca building in Westborough
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough - Amazon has announced it plans to build a new state-of-the-art Amazon Robotics innovation hub and create 200 tech...
Northborough police respond to fatal car crash on Route 9
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: Auburn Police Chief Andrew Sluckis has confirmed via Twitter that the crash reported in Northborough on Sunday night was, indeed,...
BJ’s move creates opportunities for Westborough, officials say
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH/MARLBOROUGH – Although BJ’s Wholesale Club has been a member of the business community for a decade, Westborough officials understand the...
New snowfall measurements show impact of weekend nor’easter
REGION - The National Weather Service released updated snowfall measurements for a handful of area towns on Sunday morning after this weekend's nor'easter.
Westborough leads the...
Shrewsbury targets Christmas Tree Shops parcel for MBTA zoning
Director of Planning and Economic Development Christopher McGoldrick outlined where Shrewsbury is planning to place the town’s MBTA zoning.
Westborough resident reported missing
According to social media posts from the family, Olivia Colby was last seen at her home in Westborough on Thursday, March 14.
Westborough Select Board weighs future of former Regal Cinemas site
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Select Board is discussing what to do with a now town-owned property off Route 9 that was once occupied by...
Former Westborough man told police he intended to kill mother, records say
Daniel Uhlman, 53, of Marlborough, was arraigned in Marlborough District Court on Friday, June 2, following the death of his mother June 1.
Renovation work continues at Westborough’s Speedway Plaza
WESTBOROUGH - Community members passing the RK Speedway Plaza on Route 9 in Westborough have seen crews at work renovating part of the facility...
Local hockey community reacts after player sustains ‘serious injury’
REGION - The local hockey community is rallying behind Hopedale hockey player Aiden Collins after he sustained a “serious injury” in a game against...
Westborough records first positive COVID-19 case
Westborough - On March 19, 2020 the Westborough Board of Health was notified that a Westborough resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The resident...
Sierra announces opening for Northborough store
The new Sierra store will officially be opening its doors in Northborough Crossing during a grand opening on Sept. 23.
Select Board suspends Westborough Mobil’s dealership license
The Select Board has suspended the dealer’s license at Westborough Mobil at 24 East Main St. during their Aug. 9 meeting.
Westborough Board of Health shuts down Hunan Kitchen
The Board of Health has ordered Hunan Kitchen at 72 East Main St. to “cease and desist” from serving any food to the public.
Shrewsbury local and baseball legend is new Worcester Bravehearts owner
If it’s not family, it’s business. If it’s not business, it’s baseball. And if it’s none of those three, it’s not Frank Vaccaro.
UMass Memorial says first COVID-19 critically ill patient dosed with plasma showing ‘significant improvement’
More potential donors sought for convalescent plasma registry
Worcester - UMass Memorial Medical Center released a statement this afternoon noting that it has completed its...
UPDATE: DA identifies Shrewsbury woman found dead alongside daughter, March 19
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: The woman found dead alongside her daughter in Shrewsbury, March 19, has been identified. Shrewsbury Police, meanwhile, have reiterated...
Police arrest four people after posing as escort services
Newash Ghishing, Joshua Young, Bryan Anderson, and Daniel Gebremichael have all been charged with sexual conduct for a fee.