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Westborough - Nancy Yendriga has been Westborough's Town Clerk for nearly two decades so it is safe to say she knows exactly what needs to be done to ensure an election runs smoothly. One of the procedures is to check to make sure the five voting machines (one for each precinct) are in good working order before the actual day of the election.

Northborough - After attending Loyola University for two years, 2010 Algonquin Regional High School graduate Daniel Polanowicz decided to forgo another year at the traditional college. Instead, he decided that being an officer in the military was his calling, and that West Point was the best place to pursue his goal. He gained admission to the elite academy, one of the most prestigious educational establishments in the nation, which boasts astronauts, generals, business leaders and even U.S. presidents as graduates. The United States Military Academy at West Point ranks fourth in the nation for its production of Rhodes scholars, so by any standard, it is a significant accomplishment to gain acceptance to the school.

Shrewsbury – Colin Bernard said he began riding dirt bikes when he was about 5 years old. "It's a deal my dad made with me and my brothers," he said. "As soon as we took the training wheels off our bikes, we could learn to ride dirt bikes."

Southborough - Abigail Keyes, 5, plays in the popular Fire Department's Bubble Romp at the ninth annual Southborough Summer Nights, held Aug. 25 on...

Region ?- State Rep. Matt Beaton, R-Shrewsbury, presents a check to Wendy Mickel of the Westborough Food Pantry. Checks were also given to JoAnn...

Region - Margaret Cedrone grew up in Westborough, leaving in 1998 and ultimately landing in North Grafton. Even though she has moved away, Cedrone said that Westborough will always be her home. Her family, the Ayres, have called the town home for eight generations. Cedrone, 58, is a senior finance manager for Genzyme Corporation.

Northborough - Nancy Weissinger gets help from Tom Hagspiel during the Aug. 15 session of the Computer One-on-One Lab held at the Northborough Senior...

Shrewsbury - Town Manager Daniel Morgado (left) and Michael Hale (right), general manager of Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations, work out in a group...

Marlborough – WEEI sports personality John Dennis recently helped out with the United Way of Tri-County's 2012 Toolz for School Backpack Program at the...

Westborough - It's a given that kids today are much more tech-savvy than their parents were at their age (or even are now, in some cases). A group of Westborough kids got to take their media skills and add to them in a professional environment? at the Westborough TV, Inc. studios – this summer.

Westborough – It would be an understatement to say the Westborough Players" Club (WPC) has a longstanding history. Currently in its 75th season, the community theater group is preparing its 153rd production: the musical "Working." The show will be presented at the Willows at Westborough two weekends: Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Aug. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Serving as the show's director and board president, Brian Higgins said he's honored to be involved with the club's landmark 75th season.

Westborough - On July 30, after months of fundraising and planning, a group of 31 students and leaders from Chapel of the Cross arrived in Ensenada, Mexico. The mission of this Student Ministries Mission Trip is to build two houses with Homes of Hope, a Christian organization with a vision to meet the needs and change the lives of others. The group will also help to further along the daycare/orphanage project that they worked on last summer and participate in local outreach using dramas, music and dancing. For Director of Student Ministries Bethany Needham, this trip holds personal significance.

Hudson - Russ Litin mows and Pat Wimmers weeds during the volunteer cleanup held Aug. 11 at the new Apsley Park Community Garden, located...

Westborough – Although she did not win the top prize in the national competition of the Prudential Spirit of Community awards this past spring, Rebecca Ackerman is not disappointed. Quite to the contrary, she was thrilled at the opportunity, she said, to meet so many other young people who, like her, are inspired to make a positive change in the world. In March, she was named as one of the two Massachusetts honorees for the Prudential awards. Rebecca, who will be entering her senior year at Westborough High School this fall, was honored for her work as an advocate for autism awareness and research. She has a very personal reason that she is so passionate about this cause – her twin brother, David, is autistic.

Marlborough – It's always an afternoon filled with anticipation when host families volunteering with the Friendly Town program of the Fresh Air Fund wait at the Marlborough Moose Lodge for buses to arrive from New York City. This year, about 65 families from throughout the Metrowest area were there July 20 to pick up guests ranging in age from 6 to 18.

Marlborough - It was an afternoon of fun in the sun at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club Aug. 3. Kidfest, an end of the summer celebration, offered a variety of activities for kids and their families: jump houses, pitch "n" splash, an inflatable obstacle course, puppet shows, balloon animals, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, spin art, tattoos, reptiles from Curious Creatures and more.

Region - Bill McCarthy worked for almost ten years with Tufts Health Plan and as an independent broker starting his own venture,?Coastal Benefits.?In July...

Shrewsbury - Prospect Park in Shrewsbury offers 70 acres of walking trails, gardens and space for passive recreation. Located between Prospect Street and Boylston Street (Route 140), the property is developed and maintained by the Friends of Prospect Park Inc. For those who frequent the park, remnants of an old stone foundation and once-lush gardens are subtle reminders of the rich history of the site, along with its home and people.

Westborough - Thursday afternoons on the front lawn of the Congregational Church are bursting with people and produce, flowers and farm goods, handcrafted jewelry and just about every kind of wine under the summer sun. There is an assortment of local organic tomatoes, corn, cheese, fish, baked goods, pork, beef, lamb, brownies, flowers, jams and jellies, and even a pair of friendly alpacas. The market is open every Thursday from 1 to 7 p. m. through September. Vendors include: Acoustic Java, Angel Hair Alpacas, Crystal

Westborough - It's always great to meet our C.A. friends, especially when they are as sweet as six-week old Terrier pup, "Mulligan." This little...