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Local students lend a hand to veteran, former Westborough selectman
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - A group of local teens recently spent part of their day raking leaves at the home of former...
Eli Whitney’s early years in Westborough foretold his future as an inventor
Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, is perhaps the most famous Westborough resident of all time. Read more about his early years.
Westborough Select Board weighs in on BJ’s site redevelopment
The Westborough Select Board got a first look at plans to redevelop the soon-to-be-former BJ’s headquarters last week.
Westborough Planning Board hears presentation on master plan final draft
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - Members of the Westborough Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) presented a final draft of the town’s master plan...
Fales Elementary School hosts ribbon-cutting, open house
For Supt. Amber Bock, Fales Elementary School on Eli Whitney Street is “the final piece of the puzzle” in creating a new space for K-3.
Westborough Board of Health issues mask advisory
The Board of Health has issued an advisory urging community members to wear masks when in crowded public places.
Average Westborough single-family tax increase falls to $853
As the town continues to search out savings in the fiscal 2025 budget, there was some good news coming from the town manager.
EDC planning Westborough’s post-pandemic business recovery
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough intends to leverage the state’s “Local Rapid Recovery Plan” to make it easier for downtown businesses to...
Michael and Susan Abladian reflect on 55 years of marriage
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
WESTBOROUGH – There were several chances of Michael and Susan Abladian meeting and not meeting.
But, after decades, the couple...
Westborough to vote on $2.3 million purchase of land on Eli Whitney Street
Westborough – Voters will be asked at a Special Town Meeting to approve authorization for the Board of Selectmen to purchase for $2.3 million...
Initial projections warn of possible major tax increase for Westborough families in FY23
By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - Skyrocketing home sale prices are primarily to blame for a projected average single family residential tax increase of...
Westborough girls’ tennis team falls in finals against Masconomet
Like last year, the Westborough girls' tennis team fell in heartbreaking fashion at MIT’s duPont Tennis Courts.
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’s Emery reflects past on long term legacy of municipal service
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – In many New England communities, the governing body is Town Meeting, comprised of the town’s voters. The board...
Westborough proposes MBTA zoning districts
The town is proposing three districts to comply with the MBTA’s zoning requirements for multifamily housing.
Volunteers sought for Rotary Club’s ‘Roll to the Polls’
Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough is seeking volunteers to help out on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3 with their initiative "Roll to...
School Committee airs concerns over Westborough bus transportation
The School Committee brought NRT to the meeting to discuss several issues, including a lack of drivers and buses running late.
Mirick O’Connell attorney Fisher honored with industry award
Westborough – Matt Fisher, an attorney with Mirick O'Connell in Westborough, was recently selected as an honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Individual...
Westborough eighth-grader earns honors in poster contest
Eighth-grader Maahi Srivastava earned an honorable mention in the annual poster project sponsored by Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth.
Westborough housing trust talks short term, long term plans
By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough’s Affordable Housing Trust laid out several major initiatives it plans to tackle between now and fiscal year...