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Westborough trounced by Holy Name
Westborough - Westborough High School's (WHS) Tra Kiraly (#11, left) tries to evade the tackle of Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School's Jeff Holland (right, #10) during action at WHS Sept. 17.
Shrewsbury Farmers Market bears fruit
It wasn’t without trial and error, but after a management change, the Shrewsbury Farmers Market is in peak form and incredibly eager to welcome lovers of local business, fresh produce, fish, meats, and artisan goods.
Tickets now on sale for Harlem Wizards fundraiser for Northborough schools
NORTHBOROUGH - Tickets are now on sale for a planned game between the Harlem Wizards and a team of staff from the Northborough schools...
Westborough School officials outline hybrid model for return to classes
Students to be assigned to one of two major cohorts
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Students in Westborough will return to school Tuesday, Sept...
Running for the Marlborough chamber's scholarship fund
Marlborough - Over 250 runners and walkers start the 18th annual Run for Fun 5K, held on a hot and humid June 20, beginning...
Shrewsbury High student sells cookies and blankets to help homeless dogs
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Kate Calderwood, a Shrewsbury High School junior, has used her marketing skills and love for dogs in...
Bring on the holidays!
Westborough – The McGrath family picks out the perfect tree from the selection at the Westborough Civic Club’s fundraiser held at the Hastings Elementary...
Athlete of the week: Shrewsbury High's Mike Coggeshall
Shrewsbury - Mike Coggeshall, the junior quarterback, has his team at 3-3, which is good enough to be in a four-way tie for second place in Division 1. With the field wide open, Coggeshall and the Colonials look to make a Super Bowl run.
Mill Pond student heads to international Peace Poster competition
Satwik Dash has won the Lions MD33 State of Massachusetts Peace Poster competition and will move onto the international competition.
Nipmuc Nation hosts annual powwow
By Jerry Callaghan, Contributing Writer
Grafton - Although the third smallest Native American reservation in the United States, the Hassanamesit Reservation, located at 80 Brigham...
Sixty seven residents homeless after six-alarm fire in Marlborough
Marlborough - A six-alarm fire yesterday at the Lake Williams Condominiums on West Main Street (Route 20) has left 67 residents temporarily homeless while crews assess the condition of the building.
The fire broke out Monday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m. on the top floor of the four-story building, located at 271-277 West Main St., and quickly spread. Crews from 11 neighboring communities battled alongside Marlborough firefighters throughout the day to contain the fire until it was quelled by late afternoon.
Shrewsbury resident continues battle with leukemia
Now cancer free, but battling lasting effects of that relapse, Jonathan Tomashefsky is thanking his community while eyeing a long road ahead.
Shrewsbury seeks Meals on Wheels volunteers
The program relies on volunteers, and there aren’t currently enough. Drivers have had to take double shifts to deliver the food to the residents.
Parent of cancer survivors organizes Dana-Farber fundraiser
Hudson – Participating in a new program called Cheer for Dana-Farber, cheerleaders and students in kindergarten through fourth grade at Mulready Elementary School displayed their spirit Nov. 6 for Pajama Day to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fundraiser was organized by Stacey Hartford, whose two youngest sons, Dominic and Jacob, are childhood cancer survivors.
Westborough High School football team tackles preseason
After a summer of hard work, the Westborough High School football team will soon return under the bright lights for the fall football season.
Community Business Leaders, October 2019
Click on the link to read profiles of business leaders throughout the region.
Westborough officials decide to push fate of town seal to future meeting
By Jennifer L. Grybowski
Contributing Writer
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Westborough – The fall Town Meeting will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at Westborough High School. And...
Community Advocate April 15, 2022
In this week's edition read Westborough notes surge in opioid overdoses, considers larger crisis
The C.A. picture of the day
Creating turkey treats
Northborough - Sarah Jones, 8, decorates cake pops with frosting, pretzels and candy corn so they look like turkeys while...