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Selectmen view site plan for proposed Mass General Brigham medical center

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Selectmen spent part of their April 27 meeting reviewing the site plan for an outpatient medical facility proposed by...
The property at 4400 Computer Drive contains a helipad, among other things. A project to build a sprawling e-commerce distribution center here was recently approved. Photo/Laura Hayes

Westborough e-commerce project receives conditional approval

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Satisfied that some lingering issues will be resolved, the Planning Board approved site plans for a proposed 221,256-square-foot,...

Happy 90th birthday to Westborough’s Nelson Ball!

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Nelson Ball is an esteemed businessman and dedicated volunteer in Westborough. He is also considered the town’s “Mr....

Westborough senior named a candidate for presidential scholar

Kyran Trivedi, a senior at Westborough High School, has been selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Volunteers work on a boardwalk during a weekend working session for the new Gilmore Pond accessible trail project. Photo/Ellen Bishop

Students, volunteers collaborate on Westborough accessible trail project

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Local residents of all walks of life will soon have a new woodland trail to enjoy, thanks to...

East Main St. building to house artisans’ collective

By the middle of April, nearly 20 vendors will set up the Boroughs Collective in the Keating Building on East Main Street.

Due diligence continues at Community Center site in Westborough

The next steps for the Community Center are underway after the town entered a purchase-and-sale agreement for 1500 Union St.
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Westborough officials address COVID-19 related complaints

By Jennifer L.  Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough -  The Board of Health and Board of Selectmen met jointly July 8 to discuss some COVID-19 related issues. Selectman...
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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 schools discuss demand for early childhood education

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WESTBOROUGH – With an increased demand for early childhood care, the Westborough Early Childhood Center (WECC) announced last month that it wants to open...

Tractor trailer strikes Westborough bridge; expect delays

Drivers in downtown Westborough will be facing delays after a truck struck the East Main Street bridge on Aug. 3.

Mill Pond teacher taking part in Ironman for Westborough Connects

A teacher and longtime fan of Westborough Connects will be heading to Houston this weekend to take part in an Ironman competition.

Westborough officials stand behind decision to keep beach closed

By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough - Due to rising issues at Lake Chauncy Beach, the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health and Recreation...

AG rejects part of Westborough plastic bag bylaw amendment

A proposed mandatory $0.10 fee for bags at Westborough stores will not go into effect thanks to a recent move by the state Attorney General.

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 Little League team wins championship

WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Little League 11-year-old baseball all-star team beat Shrewsbury, July 25, to win the 11-Year-Old District 5 Championship.  Westborough won the title...

Gov. Maura Healey signs ban on single-use plastic bottles in Westborough

Two decanters full of ice water with lemon awaited thirsty attendees at a special Climate Week conference headed by Gov. Maura Healey
cartoon image of three Westborough candidate running (cartoon shows them running in a race) in the March 2 election.

Election season heats up in Westborough

Westborough - There will be several contested races for Westborough voters to consider when they go to the polls Tuesday, March 2 for the...
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Westborough Board of Health issues mask, COVID-19 vaccination advisory

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WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Board of Health issued an advisory this week, strongly encouraging community members to wear facial coverings while indoors regardless of...

Westborough looks ahead to next steps in MGB project

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WESTBOROUGH - Mass General Brigham (MGB) leaders provided an update on a proposed expansion in Westborough to Select Board members in a meeting earlier this month. Those Select Board members reiterated...