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Nature Notes: Local mockingbirds sing & mimic for mates & territory
We’ve all heard of mockingbirds, but have you actually seen one in our area? Or heard one locally? Read more in Nature Notes....
Flaherty Physical Therapy to hold women’s health seminar
Flaherty Physical Therapy will host “Women’s Health Starts With Selfcare” on April 6 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
School Committee votes to pursue Shrewsbury High expansion again
The School Committee voted on March 13 to submit another statement of interest to the MSBA to potentially expand Shrewsbury High School.
Car crashes into Marlborough hotel; no injuries
A driver crashed to a Marlborough hotel being used as a migrant shelter on Thursday, March 28, according to Marlborough Police.
Community Advocate March 29, 2024
In this week's edition read WHS student cultivates skill with drones for farming project. Combined health, human services heads to TM.
Combined health, human services heads to Town Meeting
Two articles on the Northborough Town Meeting warrant would establish a combined health and human services department.
Lake Quinsigamond Commission cracks down on jet skis; no ban
During the Lake Quinsigamond Commission’s Feb. 29 meeting, officials opted to table the banning of jet skis.
State officials talk trout with Shrewsbury High School students
Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler may have come to see the trout, but he left impressed with the students.
Marlborough Police issues alert about Bitcoin scam
The Marlborough Police Department has been investigating what they call “multiple scams” involving Bitcoin machines in the city.
Midland-Wachusett League announces 2024 winter all-star selections
The Midland-Wachusett League has announced the 2024 winter all-stars, which includes several high schools in our region.
Final set of plans, bid documents for dog park sent to foundation
The final set of plans and bid documents for Northborough’s future dog park have been sent to the Stanton Foundation.
Students learn about the business world at Career Expo
On March 21, dozens of high school students learned about careers in several fields at the second annual Career Expo.
Egg-citing egg hunt at Algonquin
Hundreds of eager egg hunters gathered at Algonquin Regional High School on March 24 for the National Honor Society’s annual Spring Egg Hunt.
Broken Creek Vineyard flourishes under new ownership
Broken Creek Vineyard — which was started in 2011 by Eric and Peggy Preusse — is under new ownership of Abby and Jean Skaff.
Shrewsbury local and baseball legend is new Worcester Bravehearts owner
If it’s not family, it’s business. If it’s not business, it’s baseball. And if it’s none of those three, it’s not Frank Vaccaro.
Westborough Town Meeting approves new Hastings roof
The request for a new roof at Hastings passed by a two-thirds majority at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23.
Westborough Town Meeting passes capital budget
Capital requests from the School Department, Recreation, Police and Fire were among those passed by Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23.
Westborough Town Meeting passes operating budget
WESTBOROUGH -- After more than three hours of deliberation, Annual Town Meeting has passed the operating budget for fiscal 2025.
Residents discussed several items within...
Call RT Hannigan Electrical & Remodeling for professional, quality service
Hannigan — who operates the company alongside his dedicated full-time employees — said that the company focuses on quality work.
Shirley LeMay is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured educator
Shirley LeMay has been teaching for nearly four decades, but for her, it has seemed like absolutely no time at all.