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Six events happening this weekend
What's happening around the region over the next few days? Here are some local event going on over the weekend.
Northborough fire station project total cost estimated between $43M and $49.9M
The total cost of Northborough’s new fire station is estimated to cost between $43 million and $49.9 million, according to a presentation.
Algonquin boys hockey playoff hopes dashed in double overtime
Hundreds packed into NorthStar Ice Sports on Thursday night for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 2 round of 32 playoff game.
Community Advocate March 1, 2024
In this week's edition read 50 years after her murder, Eileen Ferro remembered. Lower state aid could hike Westborough’s property taxes
Westborough School Committee candidates make argument for election
Westborough voters will head to the polls for the town election on March 12. There are two contested races on the ballot.
Verizon obtains permit to install cell tower in South Grafton
The Planning Board approved a special permit for Verizon to erect a wireless communications tower at 58 Follette St. on Lazy Hill.
Lower state aid could hike Westborough’s property taxes
A less-than-anticipated increase in state aid could factor in an increase to the town’s average single-family property tax bill past $1,000.
Schools ask for $4.12 million to replace Hastings roof
Should the article be approved, the loan will be used to replace the entire roof at Hastings Elementary School.
‘Let’s just keep going’: Shrewsbury girls hockey moves into Sweet 16 with comeback win
The Colonials would control the rest of the third period, ultimately defeating the Bishop Stang Spartans, 2-1, to advance to the Sweet 16.
Town Meeting article seeks to acquire 34-acre parcel
Members of the Ellis-Walker family were on hand for an information session about their parcel at 0 Bowman St. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Physik Instrumente breaks ground on new U.S. headquarters in Shrewsbury
Physik Instrumente officially broke ground on the company’s new U.S. headquarters located in Shrewsbury on Wednesday morning.
Shrewsbury seeks new DPW director
On the February edition of “Ask the Manager,” Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced that Director of Public Works Jeff Howland has left his role.
Messineo steps down as Marlborough’s chamber president
After about one year as president and CEO of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, Steve Messineo will be resigning his position by Thursday, April 11.
Northborough firefighters rescue woman, dog stuck in ice
The Northborough Fire Department rescued a woman and her dog who were trapped in the mud and ice at Carney Park.
Check out Marlborough Library’s Local History Room
Residents are invited to explore the Marlborough Public Library's newly completed Local History Room on Tuesday, March 5, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Northborough Police Department earns reaccreditation
The Northborough Police Department has been reaccredited by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC).
Tavolino in Westborough reopens following renovations
The Tavolino Italian Gourmet restaurant at 33 East Main St. is scheduled to reopen on Friday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m., following nearly a month of renovations.
Learn about proposed acquisition of Ellis-Walker property
Learn more about the proposed acquisition of the Ellis-Walker property (known as 0 Bowman St.) on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Westborough Fire Station Training Room, 42 Milk St.
Westborough examines whether golf club building is historic
The town’s Historical Commission is determining whether the building at 121 W. Main St. – the current golf club – may be considered historic.