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Westborough Police to use ARPA funds to clean up firing range
A long-standing issue with the Westborough Police Department’s firing range may soon be resolved, thanks to funds from the ARPA.
Third annual Kane Charity Classic raises $54,000
Shrewsbury/Westborough – Solar eclipse glasses were accessories for some of the 144 golfers at the third annual Hannah Kane Charity Classic, held Aug. 21 at the Haven Country Club in Boylston. The efforts of the fundraising golf tournament’s supporters raised $54,000 for three worthy causes.
Shrewsbury 11-year-old All Stars win championship
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Nationals Little League All Star Team (11-year-olds) won the Thomas Dunford Memorial District 5 Championship July 27 in Millbury. The...
Word on the Street bookstore moves into former bank
With the new space, Word on the Street plans to expand its offerings of children’s books, along with books and merchandise for adults.
Feels like summer for Shrewsbury’s fall festival parade
Shrewsbury – The unseasonably hot weather Sept. 28 felt more like summer as the 18th annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival Parade travelled its 1.1-mile route downtown.
Getting their ‘prom’ on
By Jeff Slovin
Contributing Writer/Photographer
Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School Junior Prom was held May 18 at Worcester’s Union Station. Over 400 attendees showed...
Knight’s celebrates 30 years as leader in ground transportation
Shrewsbury – As a college student, Michael Hogan wrote a business plan as an assignment for an economics class. His idea was for a shared ride service.
“My professor, Curtis Derby, asked me if I was serious about it,” he recalled. “He thought it was a great idea and encouraged me to pursue it.”
Car flips, hits utility pole in Southborough crash
A car struck a utility pole before coming to a rest upside down on Parmenter Road in Southborough on Friday afternoon.
Ground broken on Southborough Senior Center addition
Southborough officials and Council on Aging members recently gathered to break ground on an addition to the senior center.
Men charged in Dick’s Sporting Goods retail theft ring
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH — Police in Northborough recently arrested two men who now face charges after they allegedly stole nearly $14,000...
Westborough’s Central House Tavern celebrates 50th
Those wishing to attend may park at the public lot on South Street, at the Community Center at Bay State Commons or at the high school.
Northborough library asks for ARPA funds for health, wellness projects
The Northborough Free Library is seeking a total of $27,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for health and wellness projects.
Former Bruins great shares stories at chamber luncheon
Marlborough – Business leaders from across the region gathered at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel Nov. 19 for the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) annual meeting luncheon.
Northborough’s Women of Note choral group ready to compete
Women of Note has once again qualified for an international event which will be held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
This week’s issue – July 24, 2020
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Algonquin rugby falls to Weymouth in state semifinals
The No. 2 Algonquin Regional High School girls rugby team concluded their season with a 60-29 loss to No. 3 Weymouth.
Dennis Steward reflects on his journey to Northboro Church of Christ
Northboro Church of Christ is located at 456 W. Main St. For more information, visit www.northborococ.org.
Westborough to keep single tax rate
The town assessor said the estimated single tax rate for the 2024 fiscal year would be $16.41 per thousand, or $0.43 over fiscal 2023.
Northborough plans for tree, menorah lighting
The holiday season is upon us, and the Northborough is getting ready for its Annual Tree Lighting and menorah lighting.
Red Nose Day held at Jaworek Elementary School
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - For the third-grade students at the Sgt. Charles J. Jaworek Elementary School, “Red Nose Day” means much more...