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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.
BORO Program whips up a successful year
It’s been a sweet year for the BORO Program’s Sugar Shack, and the prospects are even sweeter, according to a report to the School Committee.
Semeter, Carpenter lead Westborough basketball to win over Marlborough
In a girls varsity basketball matchup on Jan. 24, the Westborough Rangers defeated the Marlborough Panthers by a score of 51-40.
Mickel prepares to step down as Westborough’s town clerk
For nearly three decades, Wendy Mickel and her staff have recorded and preserved town records, print and digital.
Police, fire deal with truck rollover, fuel spill
Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route, as this will be a "long duration event," according to Westborough Police.
Westborough stormwater utility proposal to be part of warrant
Two articles on the warrant will involve establishing an enterprise fund to help maintain the town’s stormwater management system.
Westborough police reportedly locate sword during traffic stop
A Worcester man is facing charges after Westborough police allegedly found a sword in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Westborough schools mull study of buildings and grounds
As Westborough Public Schools (WPS) continues to plan for fiscal 2024, school officials are looking farther into the future.
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.
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.
State grants will help Westborough purchase firefighting equipment
Chief Purcell has announced that the Westborough Fire Department was recently awarded two grants that will be used to purchase new equipment.
Westborough police report five residential, commercial break-ins
The Westborough Police Department have been dealing with a rash of both residential and commercial break-ins since the New Year.
Pastries, generosity and more: a Westborough bakery begins anew
Sweets fill the space within the newly-opened Main Street Pastries and More at the Chauncy Plaza at 135 Turnpike Road.
Westboro Mobil granted license, with conditions
There are still issues with parking and logbooks, but Westboro Mobil on East Main Street had its Class II dealers license renewed – for two months.
Westborough School Committee approves 2024 budget
It took some trimming, some rearranging and a lot of discussions, but the Westborough Public Schools’ budget for fiscal 2024 has arrived.
Westborough stormwater user fee could be on tap for residents
During the Select Board’s Dec. 13 meeting, DPW Director Chris Payant presented to the board why a stormwater user fee is needed.
Westborough girls basketball team defeats Shrewsbury
The Westborough and Shrewsbury girls basketball teams went head-to-head on Dec. 22. The Rangers ultimately beat the Colonials 44-30.
Westborough welcomes bubble tea store
Local and state officials welcomed Cha Cha N Beans on West Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Truck strikes bridge in downtown Westborough
A truck has struck the East Main Street bridge in downtown Westborough, according to a post by the Westborough Fire Department on Facebook.
Cold Harbor plans brewery, restaurant to open this spring
The walls and roof have been installed at the site that will be the home of Cold Harbor Brewery on Otis Street come this spring.