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Shrewsbury Board of Health implements mask advisory

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A mask advisory is now in place in Shrewsbury following a unanimous vote by the Board of Health on Friday morning. 

Northborough gets ready to spread kindness

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From animal shelter donations to a book and toy drive for the NICU, Northborough is gearing up for a week to spread kindness.

Northborough woman enjoys miniature pastime

Big tools in Nancy Gale's basement workshop in Northborough are offset by the tiny tools in her miniature garage shop replica.
Braedyn Walsh of Northborough caught a fish on his first cast at the 2019 Fishing Challenge!

Over 200 enjoy 12th annual Civic Club Fishing Challenge

By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer Westborough – A day of sunshine and fresh air was welcomed by approximately 200 people who attended the Westborough Civic Club’s...

Citizens’ petition to disband Design Review Committee

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A citizens’ petition heading to Town Meeting on April 22 would terminate the Northborough Design Review Committee.

Westborough gets the party started with July 4th kickoff

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Westborough – Residents and visitors of all ages got a head start celebrating summertime’s holiday June 28 by attending the...

Mass. Public Health reports two more COVID-19 deaths

State announces new text service Boston – The Massachusetts Public Health Department released this statement this evening: – Two females, one in her 80s from Middlesex County...

Westborough DPW plants tree for Arbor Day

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There is a new tree at Greg’s Field in Westborough after DPW personnel gathered at the field on Friday to celebrate Arbor Day.
Westborough town icon

Westborough to hold Special Town Meeting Nov. 7

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By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough - Voters will consider a wide variety of monetary requests at the Special Town Meeting (STM) to be...

GMPI banks on spirit of giving

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Region – Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Greater Marlborough Programs Inc. (GMPI) now serves over 300 families with developmentally disabled children and adults in Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough, and other Metrowest communities. For the past several years, the nonprofit agency's holiday program known as Spirit of Giving has helped these individuals appreciate the pleasure of sharing.

Earth Day Calendar: Region rallies for conservation, beautification

REGION - Earth Day in 2021 will look different due to COVID-19. But local organizations are still eyeing Thursday, April 22 and the weekend...

Nature Notes: Nature in books for the holidays

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With the gift-giving season nearly upon us, the question once again is: how to give nature to the special people in your life?
Rep. Hannah Kane (left) and State Senator Michael Moore present a legislative update to the School Committee Sept. 12. Photo/Melanie Petrucci

Kane and Moore present legislative update to School Committee

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By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury’s Legislative delegation, State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) and State Senator Michael Moore (D-Millbury), presented a legislative...

Mall hosts Caring Bunny

Marlborough - Anthony, 5, gets a photo taken with the Caring Bunny, offered March 17 at the Solomon Pond Mall. For the third year,...

Southborough mother to race for firefighter's son

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Southborough - Linda Ledoux is the mother of three, a painter, a soccer coach, a Cub Scout den leader, a part-time employee at EMC and a race car driver. Linda has always had a passion for cars and driving fast. The daughter of a mechanic, she spent endless hours in the shop with her father, watching as he repaired, serviced and maintained cars. Over the years, Linda's passion never waned. In May of 2011, she attended an intensive two-day racing school at Monticello Motor Club in Monticello, N.Y., earning her license and fulfilling her dream of race car driving. Linda and her husband, Bruce (a wealth management advisor by day), are cofounders of Guardian Angel Motorsports, a 501c3 nonprofit that uses motorsports to raise money and awareness for children who suffer disease, illness or abuse.

Northborough swimmer joins Swim Across America for the 23rd annual Boston Harbor Swim

Northborough – Jean Cahill of Northborough will swim in Boston Harbor alongside Olympic swimmers Janel Jorgensen McArdle, Alex Meyer, and Eric Wunderlich for the...

Marlborough canine partners with owner to bring comfort

Tally Ho, a cairn terrier, barks incessantly at any passing truck when she's riding in the car.

Tickets now on sale for Harlem Wizards fundraiser for Northborough schools

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NORTHBOROUGH - Tickets are now on sale for a planned game between the Harlem Wizards and a team of staff from the Northborough schools...

Fundraising in Hudson with miles, smiles and high heels

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Hudson – Over 200 friends, relatives and other supporters gathered Oct. 18 for the third annual Miles and Smiles for Michaella, a 3.2-mile walk beginning and ending at Morgan Bowl.
The Grafton and Upton Railroad Company is located on Westborough Road in North Grafton. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Grafton & Upton Railroad Company faces civil penalty following EPA settlement

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter GRAFTON – Grafton & Upton Railroad Company will pay a $52,000 civil penalty after it allegedly violated federal chemical...