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Shrewsbury Select Board begins policy updates
Select Board members unanimously voted on Aug. 8 to update the board’s Policy 1 to better reflect current practices.
Shrewsbury High student commemorates her Native American ancestors through drawings
Shrewsbury – Olivia LeBlanc is a recent graduate of the Shrewsbury High School class of 2017. One of the talents that she demonstrated during her academic career was drawing. Throughout the course of her senior year, LeBlanc assembled a portfolio of Native American-themed work that focused on various aspects of their lifestyle, including clothing and animals that were part of their culture.
Community Advocate February 16, 2024
In this week's edition read Westborough School Committee chooses new superintendent. SW Connector may be rezoned from industrial.
Region expected to have a white Christmas
By James Arnold, Weather Specialist
Region - Tomorrow should bring us partly cloudy skies with seasonable temperatures, in the mid to high 30s. Clouds will...
Ice cream hits the sweet spot in Grafton
Grafton – On a perfect day weather-wise, June 11, kids of all ages enjoyed a perfect summer treat – ice cream, courtesy of Apple...
Southborough voters choose Healey and Stivers
Southborough - In Southborough’s annual town election, held May 14, Martin Healey (703 votes) and Sam Stivers (637) won their bids for the two...
Marlborough senior “toughs it out” as Marines take over football practice
Marlborough - Marlborough High School (MHS) senior Willy Cowdrey said the team's Aug. 21 football practice started out rough, with the team messing up assignments and communication. It didn't get any easier when a group of soldiers from the U.S. Marine Corps showed up and took over practice.
"We didn't think they were coming because it took a while, and then they came and we were just like, "damn,"" Cowdrey said.
Cruising at the mansion
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Shrewsbury - Vyto Morkunas Jr. and his son, Vyto III, 12, check out a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger while attending Cruise Night at Hebert Candy...
Edward Jones offers financial guidance tailored to you
Investing is often impersonal; it can be seen as pure business, mere dollars and cents. However, Edward Jones sees advisor-client relationships differently
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.
Harry’s Restaurant: 70 years and still cooking
Westborough - Harry’s Restaurant is about to celebrate its 70th anniversary, including 47 years in Westborough. Not too many family-run businesses can make that clam – whoops! - that “claim.” This one is well-known for its fried clams, onion rings, crab and lobster bisques, pastrami sandwiches and a slew of healthy new entrees.
Eagle Scout rank presented to Mike Strickland
Northborough - Mike Strickland, 18, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. Mike is the son of Bonnie and Dan Strickland, 37 Hamilton...
Tibetan monks return to Veterans Inc. in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Veterans Inc. has announced that eight Tibetan Buddhist monks returned March 12 to Veterans Inc.'s Independence Hall facility at 59 South St.,...
Community Advocate Newspaper for May 14, 2021
Northborough votes! Election results and regional news in the Community Advocate Newspaper for May 14, 2021.
Community Advocate September 17, 2021
In this week's Community Advocate read how the region paused to recognize the 20th anniversary of the September 11th Attacks in ways both big and small this past weekend.
Selectmen sign grant application for traffic improvements at Lake Street/Route 20 intersection
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen reviewed and approved the Massworks Program Grant Application for traffic improvements at Lake Street...
This week’s issue – Feb. 5, 2021
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A popular tradition is revived on Lake Quinsigamond
Shrewsbury – The waters of Lake Quinsigamond came alive with the sounds of laughter and music Saturday, Sept. 1 as fifteen motor boats participated in a boat parade sponsored by the Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association (LQWA). Joining them on the lake was a host of other vessels who enjoyed watching the parade on the slightly overcast but comfortably warm day.
Supporting teachers, supporting kids
Armstrong Field Day highlights the spirit of teamwork
By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Melissa Callender has worked as a physical education teacher in the Westborough...
A snowy morning in Westborough
Westborough - On a wintry morning, CA photographer Kelly Burneson captured these beautiful images of some visitors in her yard.