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Truck strikes Westborough bridge
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - A CSX train gingerly inched over the downtown rail bridge, Thursday, while a crumpled semi truck sat still...
State honors Wendy Mickel as Commonwealth Heroine
Mickel is making room on her newly-renovated walls for a pair of citations that honor her as a Commonwealth Heroine.
Fire causes $500,000 damage to Westborough house
A preliminary investigation by the Westborough Fire Investigation Unit has determined the fire was caused by an overloaded older-style extension cord into which a space heater was plugged.
Westborough’s Bock, Henderson receive Good Scout award
The Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present its annual Westborough Good Scout Award to Amber Bock and Karen Henderson.
Families have mixed views on travel restrictions, Westborough Schools superintendent says
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The reopening of schools in Westborough concluded April 26, with high school students returning following spring break.
Through this...
Minardi becomes Westborough police chief
The Select Board unanimously approved Minardi as the town’s police chief during its Tuesday, Sept. 12, meeting.
Funding sought for Town Hall security upgrades
Westborough Town Hall currently has a fire alarm but no burglar alarm, access control or security cameras.
‘We gave it our all’: Westborough girls basketball ends season with loss to Amherst-Pelham
The WHS girls basketball team's season came to an end on Friday night, with Amherst-Pelham beating the Rangers 48-38.
Westborough Little Free Pantry marks one year anniversary
It’s been a year since the Little Free Pantry opened, and organizers are happy with the way the pantry has become part of the community.
Westborough to close on community center building for $8.8M
The Select Board voted, 5-0, to purchase the building – the site of the now-former Boston Sports Clubs – to convert into a community center.
Westborough Memorial Day Parade to return after two-year hiatusÂ
The Westborough Memorial Day Parade will return after a two-year, COVID-19 hiatus on May 30, with a parade and ceremonies.
Three Westborough Boy Scout leaders receive annual awards
Three adult leaders for Westborough’s Boy Scouts received annual awards at the Nobscot Scout Reservation’s White Lodge on June 9.
Two juveniles accused of breaking into a motor vehicle
Two juveniles are facing multiple felony charges after they were spotted breaking and entering into a motor vehicle on Friday, Dec. 8.
Westborough municipal candidates field questions in forum
WESTBOROUGH - From Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) proposed expansion to efforts to build trust among community members, candidates for elected municipal offices in Westborough fielded questions on a number of...
Nature Notes: WCLT’s annual Nature Notes quiz
Get ready to explore nature in 2023 by taking the WCLT's annual Nature Notes quiz about wild lives described in 2022’s Nature Notes.
Westborough girls tennis beats Sharon, advances to semifinals
The No.3 Westborough Rangers girls tennis team secured their spot in the MIAA Division 2 State Semifinals on Friday, soundly defeating the No.6 Sharon Eagles by a score of 5-0.
Westborough School Superintendent rated `exemplary’ and advised to improve communication
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Saying that Superintendent Amber Bock has some improvements to make with communication, the Westborough School Committee nonetheless gave...
School bus drivers may go on strike May 8
Schools in Westborough, Marlborough and Framingham are bracing for a possible strike by school bus drivers next week.
Mill Pond Elementary School students view living history performance about Christa McAuliffe
Fifth grade students at Westborough’s Mill Pond Elementary School were treated to a living history lesson on Christa McAuliffe last week.
Westborough library committee to ask for $1.6 million toward repair project
When Town Meeting convenes on March 23, there will be a request of $1.6 million toward the repair project for the Westborough Public Library.