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Westborough High School offers fond farewell to three of its staff

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough - As the school year finally came to its unusual end, Westborough High School (WHS) also said goodbye to three...

Planning Board approves special permit for former roller rink

Two applications for special permits were approved by the Westborough Planning Board, including a former roller rink at 161 Milk St.

Westborough schools remain unhappy with NRT

Westborough Public Schools is still not happy with its bus transportation provider, NRT.

Westborough girls tennis falls in state finals heartbreaker

The WHS girls tennis then saw its season come to an end without a state championship trophy in the state finals on Saturday. 
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Compensation, staffing levels among concerns voiced by Westborough paraeducator

The Westborough School Committee, last week, fielded a call for change for paraeducators in Westborough Public Schools.

Select Board continues Westboro Mobil Class II license suspension

After an extensive discussion, the Select Board decided to continue the suspension of Westboro Mobil’s Class II license until Nov. 3.

Kane announces COVID-19 state grants for Shrewsbury and Westborough school districts

Region  – State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) has announced the release of more than $50 million in one-time state funding to assist local school...

Westborough school administrators discuss response to hateful graffiti at WHS

WESTBOROUGH - A series of incidents of hateful graffiti in Westborough High School prompted a range of emotions both within the school and the...

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.

Select Board approves 2022 Westborough senior car parade

Town officials have warnings for participants in this year's car parade to follow safety protocols after issues in previous years.
Jay Kozaczka sports his souvenir sunglasses while waving an American flag at 2019’s Westborough July 4th Block Party.

Westborough to celebrate annual July 4th Block Party

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The annual Westborough July 4th Block Party is typically held as a holiday kickoff celebration on the...

Northborough leads regional vaccination site in Westborough

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough Health Agent Kristin Black announced the long-awaited opening of a regional COVID-19 vaccination site during a Board...

Women’s softball returns to Westborough after more than a decade

After more than a decade’s absence, women’s softball has returned to Westborough with teams from a number of area communities.

PHOTOS: Police divert truck at low Westborough train bridge

Traffic was briefly slowed on Friday as police helped divert a truck that nearly struck Westborough's low train bridge over East Main Street. 

After delays, work begins at Wayback Burgers site

After months of dormancy, there are signs of activity at the Bay State Commons site soon to become Wayback Burgers.

Westborough Inn license renewed for 2023

After inspections and re-inspections the final week of December, the Westborough Inn’s innkeeper/lodging house permit has been renewed.

Snow doesn’t stop Westborough touch football league 

WESTBOROUGH - David Volin and the two-hand touch football league he helps organize didn’t let this weekend’s blizzard disrupt their nearly 30-year tradition of...

Moskal, Shamsuddin top Westborough School Committee race

Jakub Moskal and Sarah Shamsuddin were the top vote-getters in the three-way race for two School Committee seats.

Westborough accounting firm goes extra mile for clients 

By Jeff Theodore, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Since opening its doors in 2016, the Lindsay Taylor SPAtique in Westborough has relied upon guidance from Servello CPA,...

New owner for Bay State Commons

Grossman Development Group has acquired Bay State Commons, a mixed-use, 261,672-square-foot development in the heart of downtown Westborough.