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Grafton issues updated coronavirus information
Grafton - According to a press release issued March 31, there are currently 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the town of Grafton. Public...
Westborough’s Fales School shares the love with students
Westborough - The Annie E. Fales Elementary School staff met March 31 before traveling through town in their decorated vehicles to do a drive...
Support urgently sought for Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) is appealing to the public for help. In a press release sent April 1, the nonprofit...
CVS Health to expand COVID-19 testing at Shrewsbury location
Shrewsbury – CVS Health announced today that they will expand COVID-19 testing at its Shrewsbury location to now include persons 65 years of age...
Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing offers online and pickup services
Northborough - Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing will be closed temporarily until the end of April; however, they are still providing herbs and supplements...
Westborough residents invited to join students to cheer Fales staff
Westborough - Tomorrow, March 31, residents are invited to come out of their homes and cheer as teachers and other staff members at the...
Westborough’s Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital puts out plea for supplies
Westborough - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is the latest medical facility to put out an urgent plea for supplies. Administrators are asking for donations of...
Chinese Language School raising funds for medical professionals
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Because of the novel coronavirus, the Massachusetts Beijing Chinese Language School (MassBCLS) is closed, like virtually all...
Our journey to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro
By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Photographer
Westborough – In January, Kelly Burneson, along with five members of her family traveled to Africa, climbing to the summit of...
UPDATED – Supermarkets, retailers respond to plea to open early for seniors
Region – As has been well documented, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are the one who most apt to be affected...
Baker issues mandates for grocery stores and pharmacies
Re-usable bags are now banned; All stores must have designated hours for seniors
Boston - The Baker-Polito Administration mandated March 25 that the Department of Public...
Shrewsbury welcomes new Council on Aging director
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – On Jan. 7, Holly Lucht hit the ground running on her first day as Shrewsbury’s new Council...
Weather advisory issued for region through Monday
Region may get 5-10" of snow Sunday/Monday
By James M. Arnold, Weather Specialist
Region - This has certainly been a winter with very few emails...
Urgent childcare services needed
Region – The Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce is putting out an urgent plea, noting that since many childcare facilities are closed, many...
Marlborough establishes COVID-19 Senior Aid Program
Marlborough - As a response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the city of Marlborough has initiated a Senior Aid Program. This program will allow...
Westborough officials issue comprehensive COVID-19 protocol
Westborough - Town officials issued this statement today to keep residents apprised of measures taken by the town regarding the COVID-19 crisis.
Thank you for...
First responders remain at work as public life slows around them
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - As public life across the region grinds to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, a moment in Marlborough...
United Way of Tri-County offers support for those in need during COVID-19 crisis
Support for food insecurity; information on state’s 2-1-1 program
Submitted by United Way of Tri-County
Region - The United Way of Tri-County (UWTC) has been...
BREAKING NEWS – Baker announces emergency actions to address COVID-19
“No Shelter in Place”; Ban on gatherings of over 25 people; All schools are closed for three weeks starting March 17; Restaurants are Take...
Shrewsbury Public Library to close through March 29
Submitted by Ellen Dolan, Director, Shrewsbury Public Library
Shrewsbury - In response to the Coronavirus, and in consideration of information from the Centers for Disease Control...