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UPDATE: Westborough notes life and service of former selectman, veteran Denzil Drewry 

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Westborough is mourning the passing of Selectman and Vietnam War veteran Denzil “Denny” Drewry. His daughter announced this news on Tuesday.

Sen. Ed Markey endorses Donaghue, Petty in state races

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WESTBOROUGH/NORTHBOROUGH – Senator Ed Markey visited Westborough and Northborough on Wednesday of last week to endorse a pair of candidates running for local state...

Westborough officer honored for saving lives

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WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Police Officer John Sweeney said that he was in the right place at the right time when he saved two lives...

Sherwood Middle School holds inaugural Culture Night

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Hundreds of students, staff and families were invited to explore the numerous religious and cultural identities present in the Sherwood community.

The C.A. picture of the day

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Kids are cooking in clubhouse kitchen Hudson - Kate Snow, 5, mixes the ingredients for oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies during the Nov. 17 session of...

Algonquin girls’ soccer run at state title falls short

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Lynn - The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks fell to the Needham High School Rockets by a score of 3-1 in the 2015 MIAA Girls Soccer Division 1 State Finals. The state championship game was played Nov. 21 at Manning Field in Lynn.

St. John's defeats Marlborough in soccer opener

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By Chris Wraight, Contributing Writer Marlborough - The Marlborough High School Panthers boys soccer team hosted the St. John's High School Pioneers for each team's...

Pulte proposes 300-unit 40B project in Shrewsbury

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Pulte Homes New England has announced plans to build a large-scale residential development in the southeast corner of town.

Garden Club brings veterans tribute to Marlborough

Marlborough - After delivering remarks and laying a wreath, Patricia Poff (far left), an army veteran of Desert Storm, salutes with other local veterans...
Participants on the wildflower walk near Gilmore Pond

Spring flora on display during nature walk

By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer Westborough - On May 22, the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) hosted a New England Wildflower Walk in Libbey/Wilde...

“Lights cameras action” – Westborough kids-style

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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.
Shrewsbury High School (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Shrewsbury Schools Superintendent decries “hateful” language incidents

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SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Public Schools Superintendent Joe Sawyer addressed a pair of incidents involving “unacceptable” and “hurtful” language at Shrewsbury High School during a...

Grafton, Shrewsbury battle in close game on the gridiron

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The Gators and Colonials went head-to-head on Friday night. After battling neck and neck, the Gators beat the Colonials 13-12.

Westborough Connects kicks off Kindness Week

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Westborough Connects kicked off Kindness Week Nov. 5 with a variety of activities inside and outside the Westborough High School cafeteria.
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Black bears sighted in and around Westborough

Westborough's Animal Control officer is reporting that at least one black bear has been sighted in the area.

‘Yarn bombing’ tradition brightens Shrewsbury Center

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“It gives people something to look forward to when they come around the corner ... Most people like it and I think it's interesting.”

Shrewsbury police hold toy drive for St. Anne’s

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Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Police Patrolman’s Local 426 hosted its annual “Fill the Wagon” toy drive Dec. 13 at the Shrewsbury Police Station. The toys that were donated by generous residents and businesses to the drive will be donated to St. Anne’s Church this year.

Phone lost in England returns home thanks to kindness of police officer

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Northborough – Nowadays, most of us use our smart phones to help manage many parts of our lives. So it can be an awful, panicky feeling when that phone is broken or, even worse, missing. That’s the situation Northborough resident Katie Gillespie recently found herself facing when she lost her phone right before she was due to come back home after attending school in England. But thanks to the honesty of a good Samaritan and a kind police officer, Katie now has her phone back.

Shrewsbury municipal election candidate statements

With Shrewsbury’s May 2 election around the corner, the Community Advocate reached out to candidates in contested races with questions.

Hudson Recreation hosts well-attended 18th Pumpkin Fest

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Hudson – Residents and visitors sported autumn layers on a brisk Oct. 17 when Hudson Recreation presented the 18th annual Pumpkin Fest at Morgan Bowl. Five hours of family fun featured lots of refreshments and activities offered by over 30 nonprofit organizations, live entertainment, sculpted balloons by clowns, pony rides, inflatable amusements, trackless train rides and fireworks.