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Shrewsbury – It's a landmark year for the Special Needs Program of the Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department, as well as one of its major fundraisers. While the free program is celebrating its 25th anniversary, the 10th annual Special 5K Road Race and One-Mile Fun Run was held July 27, beginning and ending at Floral Street Elementary School. A volunteer board of directors and coaches run the program, which offers athletic and social activities. Virginia Davidson, a program co-chair, started volunteering 19 years ago when her son became involved as an athlete. She recognizes that the experience benefits both the athletes and their families.

Marlborough – In observance of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, a luncheon was held May 31 at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club. The highlight was the presentation of the 17th annual George Fortin Fit for Life Award. This year, the honor went to George's wife, Catherine "Kay" Fortin.

Northborough - The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 21st Applefest 5k, Saturday, Sept. 20. The race starts and finishes at the Marion E. Zeh Elementary School, 33 Howard St. The event traditionally attracts between 300 to 500 runners and walkers and is perfect for experienced runners as well as those just starting out.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Northborough – Every elementary school has a Parent Teacher Organization, but few of them also have a group consisting...

Northborough/Southborough – Although activity fees were imposed on Algonquin Regional High School students this year, not all students have come through with the payments....

Westborough - When the former pastor of Chapel of the Cross Tom Sparling, challenged the congregation with the question, "Would our community miss us if we ceased to exist?," church member Sandra West took the question heart. In response, she organized the church's first Community Give-Away in 2008. "I believe God gave me the idea to do this give-away based on Pastor Tom's question," West said. "I presented the idea to my Monday night Women's Bible study group and we ran with it." The first year of the give-away, West and her band of 13 volunteers collected, organized and folded mounds of clothes to be given away. With monetary contributions from Wal-Mart in Framingham and Roche Brothers they also purchased diapers, wipes and laundry detergent, which were also given to the families who attended the event. The first year, 30 families benefited from the give-away. Each year since, the numbers have increased, with 145 families receiving free clothing and toiletries in 2011.

Marlborough - The Marlborough High School Panthers hosted the Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks on Sept. 30 for a non-league matchup. Neither team could score in the first half although both had their chances.

Westborough – Like most fathers, Roy Meyer of Westborough would go to any length for his kids. But July 23 he didn's just "talk the talk; he walked the walk" - down 22 floors, as a matter of fact. On that day Meyer was one of 100 brave souls who rappelled 22 floors down the side of the Hyatt Regency in Boston as part of the Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) "Over the Edge" fund-raiser.

Marlborough - The new mayor of Marlborough will be Arthur Vigeant, who defeated Matthew Jones by a slim 42 votes in the November 1 municipal election. Vigeant received 2,996 votes and Jones received 2,954. Vigeant will succeed Mayor Nancy Stevens who chose not to re-seek the seat she has held for the past six years.

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) held its eight annual Arbor Day celebration April 27. First, 600 free trees were given to SELCO customers at the Town Common. Among organizations distributing information were the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project, Sherwood Middle School Green Squad, Shrewsbury Garden Club, Shrewsbury Recycles and United States Department of Agriculture. Next, families were invited to attend an Animal Adventures presentation at the Shrewsbury Public Library. Children had the chance to pet some live animals that are considered tree-friendly.

Westborough - A large pile of logs sits on the banks of the Sandra Pond Reservoir. Crews have been clearing trees at the reservoir...

Shrewsbury – A Country Western Night fundraising event will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 11 p.m. at SAC Park, (Scandinavian Athletic...

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Westborough -? Thirty-six teams competed in this year's fifth annual Westborough Education Foundation Trivia Bee held Monday, Nov.? 5 at the Doubletree Hotel.? The...

Shrewsbury - The students of God's Little Children Preschool and Kindergarten at the Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury recently held their annual St. Jude...

Marlborough - The 16th annual Marlborough Hospital Golf Classic was a financial success despite being a weather washout. The golf tournament netted over $110,000 to benefit the new Cancer Pavilion in the planning stages to be built on the north side of the existing hospital.

Region - There is no doubt that shopping online is convenient. But local merchants are hoping that shoppers will consider visiting their establishments on...

Marlborough - Carolina Burgos, 4, gathers toy fish during the July 6 session of Tiny Tots Swim Lessons, offered by the Marlborough Recreation Department...

Shrewsbury – Kristen Ward was happy to begin working as a secretary at Sherwood Middle School (SMS) in September 2011 because the hours fit perfectly around her sons" sports schedules. Two weeks later, her husband, Art, suffered a stroke. Now, Kristen is grateful for her co-workers as an important part of her family's support system. On Friday, February 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., SMS will host "A Heart for Art" to raise funds for a hydrotherapy pool for Art. Several months of aquatic therapy showed hopeful progress toward his goal of walking again. However, the facility with the pool has closed and their insurance no longer covers aquatic therapy.