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Questions on Westborough’s sewer capacity to be answered in June
The town imposed a one-year sewer moratorium in April amid concerns that the town was reaching capacity at the Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Watch out for ticks this summer
The Board of Health has issued an advisory that ticks can carry Powassan virus and other tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
Westborough church plans ‘Love for Lifesavers’ event
The First United Methodist Church, 120 W. Main St., will host a “Love for Lifesavers” food truck event on Thursday, June 13, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Nature Notes: Black vultures are newcomers to our region
Black vultures (Coragyps atratus) expanding their range northward and joining our local scavengers – our clean-up crew.
Shrewsbury’s Vincequere stifles Westborough baseball on Senior Night
On a five-game skid, the Shrewsbury High School baseball team needed starting pitcher Drew Vincequere to be sharp.
MassDOT to perform utility work at Fruit Street bridge
On Wednesday, May 15, utility crews will begin daytime electrical relocation work and outages of the Fruit Street bridge in Hopkinton as part of the I-495/I-90 Interchange Improvements Project. Relocation work and outages are planned to occur during the day on Wednesday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Senior Center offers program on Medicare plans
The Westborough Senior Center will host a program on “Medicare Supplement Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans? Which One Is Best for You?”
Westborough High robotics team meets the challenge
For the members of Redshift, competition takes a back seat to the opportunity to meet and work with other teams.
Purchase a rain barrel through Westborough DPW
The Department of Public Works is offering residents a chance to purchase rain barrels for a discounted price of $89 each.
Westborough Police announces new patch
With the budget and promotion plans getting the green light, the Westborough Police Department is preparing for those changes come July 1.
Westborough Garden Club plans annual plant sale
The Westborough Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Hastings Elementary School.
Westborough Civic Club holds 16th annual Fishing Challenge
Scores of community members gathered at the Westborough Reservoir to participate in the Westborough Civic Club’s Fishing Challenge.
Ken-ducky Derby: Westborough Lions Club hosts Rubber Duck Derby
On May 4, coinciding with the Kentucky Derby, the Westborough Lions Club held the group’s annual Rubber Duck Derby at Mill Pond Spillway.
Westborough VFW post reaffirms its commitment to reopening
Three years after a fire shut it down, officials with the VFW Post 9013 on Milk Street remain committed to reopening.
Westborough Women’s Club donates $1,500 for library passes
Members of the Westborough Women’s Club recently donated $1,500 to the Friends of the Westborough Public Library.
‘They play together’: Teamwork helps Westborough girls lacrosse top rival Algonquin
It was an “all hands on deck” type of afternoon for the Westborough girls lacrosse team. Read all about it here.
Westborough clockmaker Gardner Parker was in high demand
The Smithsonian Institution, Sturbridge Village, Grafton’s Willard Clock Museum, or, even closer, the Westborough Historical Society.
Work on community center moves forward as project manager named
The Select Board awarded the bid for owner’s project manager to CHA Consulting during its meeting on April 9.
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.
Emergency shelter at Sharp Building in Westborough opens
The Sharp Building at 290 Lyman St. has opened as an Emergency Assistance Shelter on May 1, according to a press release from the town.