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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...

Northborough - When Stephen Dennis and his wife Pamela arrived back at their Northborough home on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, after spending a few hours out, they found a most unwelcome surprise. Three trees had been knocked over during an intense afternoon thunderstorm onto two of the family vehicles parked in their driveway.

Marlborough – Cindy Innes and Linda Murray, co-leaders of the Norfolk County Mini Whinnies, brought smiles to New Horizons at Marlborough residents, when they...

Shrewsbury - Chief Warrant Officer Eric Metcalf, formerly of Shrewsbury, is one of two Texas A&M students awarded this year's Tillman Military Scholarship. Family...

Shrewsbury - Meeting the cast of the Little Red Wagon Tour's production of "The Frog Prince" are (front, l to r) Rebekah Powers, 6,...

Westborough – For the 16th year, youth entering grades six through 10 are keeping busy with activities and field trips from late June through mid-August thanks to Hot Summer Nights (HSN), a program of Westborough Youth and Family Services (WYFS). Many activities are offered free, some with a minimal fee, and scholarships are available.

Westborough – A mission of the Bay State Green Committee is to attract more visitors to the park, located adjacent to the Bay State Commons shopping plaza. The committee's chair, Kim Levesque, heard that local music promoter Sally Johnson was searching for a new venue.

Marlborough - Aidan Steadman has been awarded the prestigious William T. Hornaday Award Silver Medal, which is the highest award in Scouting for distinguished service to natural resource conservation. Steadman is an Eagle Scout and member of Venturing Crew 51 in Marlborough. He received the award in a ceremony held July 27 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Marlborough.

Westborough - Laura Allen, of the Westborough Woman's Club, presents a check for $300 to John Badenhausen, the director of the Westborough Youth &...

Hudson - Pete Boule, a rising freshman at Hudson High School, performs a skateboard demonstration at the Summer Festival held July 28 at the...

Shrewsbury - Singing songs by Neil Sedaka in the musical comedy "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" are members of the Regatta Players Theater...

Southborough – Attention walkers: if you haven's already heard about and visited the Breakneck Hill conservation land then you don's know what you'se missing. Located on Breakneck Hill Road in Southborough, the parcel of land is particularly well-known for the Belted Galloway cows that graze there during spring through autumn. But, it also has walking paths with very lovely views – just right for a morning or afternoon walk to enjoy the sound of nature.

Southborough - Enjoy a perfect day of ballet fun for the budding dancers and story lovers in your family Thursday, Aug. 2, at 2:30...