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Westborough Police and Fire departments hold ‘meet and greet’ with young fans
Westborough – The young residents of the Park Village apartment complex got a special treat the morning of May 13 when members of the Westborough Police and Fire departments stopped by for a “meet and greet” event.
Girl Scouts to help build pollinator garden at Shrewsbury’s Dean Park
SHREWSBURY - Dean Park in Shrewsbury is getting a new garden of pollinator-friendly plants thanks to a grant and the help of the local...
Shrewsbury Planning Board approves plans that may lead to future senior housing
The Shrewsbury Planning Board approved plans last week that may ultimately lead to a new senior housing development in town.
Westborough Chief Assessor gives update on former Green Thumb property
A state agricultural restriction will severely limit what the McGovern Auto Group can do with the former Green Thumb property in Westborough.
‘Haunting’ fun in Marlborough
Marlborough - There’s a family- friendly haunted house in Marlborough that is free to visit with a donation to the Marlborough Food Pantry. After a successful first weekend Oct. 25-26, the event will run again on Halloween night, Friday, Oct. 31.
The C.A. picture of the day
Algonquin scores win
Region - Algonquin Regional High School's (ARHS) Dylan Connelly (#11, left) unleashes a shot on goal past Westborough High School's (WHS)...
Program to assist local seniors seeks volunteers
By Joan F. Simoneau,? Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Seniors who are in need of a ride to medical appointments because family and friends are unable...
Westborough residents rally for climate changes
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – As millions of people gathered Sept. 20 in places all across the globe, including the United States, Europe and...
Northborough once had a thriving comb industry
In fact, in 1850, out of fifteen industrial establishments in Northborough, six of them were comb factories.
Westborough police use drone following crash at low bridge
Westborough Police deployed their drone late Sunday night after a truck struck the low train bridge over East Main Street in town.
Area residents march for end to gun violence at Worcester event
By Jerry Callaghan, Contributing Writer/Photographer
Worcester - A crowd estimated in the low thousands gathered in front of Worcester City Hall March 24 to hear...
Shrewsbury’s First Congregational Church
SHREWSBURY - Drone photography showed sun shining on the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury earlier this year. The First Congregational Church is located at...
St. John’s takes home Central Mass. D1 championship
By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer
Worcester - The St. John’s boys’ basketball team defeated Franklin 56-55 in the Central Mass. Division 1 championship game March 7,...
Scoreless battle for Shrewsbury and Algonquin hockey
By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The Shrewsbury Colonials co-op girls ice hockey battled the visiting Algonquin Tomahawks co-op team in a 0-0 tie in...
“Nutcracker” fans enjoy mini performance at Tatnuck Bookseller
Westborough – Fans of "The Nutcracker" gathered at Tatnuck Bookseller Nov. 3 to enjoy a special book signing and mini performance of excerpts from...
Mizikar debuts draft of $183 million FY25 town budget
The Shrewsbury budget will total $183,654,369, which is an increase of approximately $2.3 million over the fiscal year 2024 budget.
State delivers $33 million check to AVRTHS
Marlborough - State Treasurer and Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Chairman Steven Grossman and MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy were recently at Assabet Valley...
Oak Middle School Graduation Ceremony
(l to r) Lauren Baldino, Maya Pandey, Johanna Engel, Aja Pandey and Gwen Kerrigan are ready to start their last summer before becoming...
Westborough’s Liam Johnson reflects on work with veterans
When Westborough’s town election rolled around , Liam Johnson noticed that there was an open space on the Trustees of Soldiers’ Memorials.
Titans, Gators girls soccer teams face off
With both teams playing to protect undefeated records, the matchup between the Grafton and Algonquin girls soccer teams finished in a draw.