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Westborough’s MLK Celebration stresses importance of ‘love, inclusion and trust’
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – Although this year’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration was held virtually Jan. 18 instead of...
Westborough boys’ tennis falls short of championship
This wasn’t the year for the Westborough boys’ tennis team. The Rangers came close, but were ultimately unable to defeat Duxbury.
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.
A look at Westborough’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget
The proposed municipal budget for fiscal 2025 shows an increase of nearly 5% over the 2024 fiscal year budget.
Westborough Lions Club announces Peace Poster contest winners
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Lions Club announced winners of its 2021-2022 Peace Poster contest last month, honoring local students Anish Karthick and Arushi Vora.
Karthick,...
Westborough fire assists in search for missing swimmer
The Westborough Fire Department's dive team was summoned to Lake Maspenock to help search for a missing swimmer on July 21.
77-year-old powerlifter marks major milestone
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - Westborough resident Harmesh Sharma is 77 years old and a power lifting champion.
Indeed, Sharma recently won his age...
Westborough girls’ soccer defeats Wachusett in PKs after double OT
By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Photographer
Westborough – The Westborough High School girls’ soccer team defeated Wachusett Regional High School in double OT in a game played...
Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough resident and community activist Kate Donaghue announced a run for State Representative on Thursday, running in the new 19th Worcester District.
Created...
Westborough Town Meeting to consider conservation area bridge replacement
An “unsafe” bridge running over a tributary to Sandra Pond in Westborough may soon be replaced following a Town Meeting vote.
Seventh Day Adventists plan move to Westborough
The Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is planning to move from Lancaster to an office building at 287 Turnpike Road.
Students, staff settle into Westborough’s new Fales School
WESTBOROUGH – Community members have eagerly kept an eye on the Annie E. Fales Elementary School over the past two years, watching as a...
Westborough spring sports back in action
WESTBOROUGH – Drone photography shows baseball players taking the field at Westborough High School. Local athletics facilities across the region are bustling again as...
Westborough sets new tax rate for FY22
By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough’s single tax rate will fall slightly for the 2022 fiscal year, dropping from $18.54 to $18.49 per $1,000...
Two Westborough firefighters graduate from academy
Two Westborough firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program.
Westborough Affordable Housing group initiates outreach
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Westborough Affordable Housing Trust Working Group (AHTWG) recently launched its community outreach website, and has received nearly 120...
Westborough approves contract for police chief
On Nov. 2, the Select Board approved a new contract for Police Chief Todd Minardi. The three-year contract will run until June 30, 2026.
New snowfall measurements show impact of weekend nor’easter
REGION - The National Weather Service released updated snowfall measurements for a handful of area towns on Sunday morning after this weekend's nor'easter.
Westborough leads the...
Westborough Town Meeting moderator mulls ideas for changes
The moderator decided to hold regular office hours in the spring and summer following several issues that arose during annual Town Meeting.
Community Center price tag estimated between $15.5 to $25 million
A special joint meeting gave residents a better idea of what could go into the community center on Union Street, and the possible cost.