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The engines roar again at Westboro Speedway reunion
The day was a celebration of Westboro Speedway, which operated from 1947 to 1985 off Route 9, and featured nearly two dozen modifieds.
Westborough begins search for police chief
In an article published by the Cape Codder on Thursday, June 8, officials in Falmouth announced that Lourie will become that town’s new police chief.
Westborough girls tennis beats Walpole, continues playoff run
Westborough's girls tennis season will continue after a 5-0 sweep of Walpole in their Round of 32 state tournament match on Tuesday.
Spectrum Health plans expansion at Westborough campus
Spectrum Health Systems wants to construct two additional buildings on its campus on Oak Street in Westborough.
Westborough officials discuss possible new COVID-19 restrictions
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Board of Health and the town Select Board discussed COVID-19 regulations regarding planned large gatherings at...
Westborough superintendent’s self-assessment addresses `wounded relationships’ during pandemic
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – On May 26, Superintendent of Schools Amber Bock presented a self-assessment to the Westborough School Committee as part...
Select Board appoints interim Westborough police chief
The Select Board appointed Todd Minardi as interim chief as of July 1, pending the successful negotiation of his contract.
Westborough youth weightlifting team competes in Colorado
Led by coaches Joe Black, Olivia Sassetti and Caroline Kent, the team consists of 17 participants (16 girls and one boy) between the ages of 12 and 18.
Westborough imposes water restriction
The Westborough Department of Public Works has implemented a water restriction. DPW head Chris Payant addressed the restriction on Tuesday.
Westborough braces for potential jump in tax bills
The average Westborough single-family household’s property tax bill could jump by nearly $1,000 in fiscal 2025.
Westborough library director provides update on renovation plans
By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - An updated cost estimate is needed to see how much Westborough will have to pay for long-awaited improvements to...
Colonero retires from SALMON Health and Retirement in Westborough
Westborough — After nearly 30 years at SALMON Health and Retirement, Ben Colonero is retiring the company recently announced.
Colonero’s career with SALMON started with...
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 student selected for 2020 All-National Honor Ensembles
Westborough - Tyler Kinsky, a senior at Westborough High School (WHS), was recently selected to join the “best of the best” for the National...
Westborough High School football team tackles preseason
After a summer of hard work, the Westborough High School football team will soon return under the bright lights for the fall football season.
‘We’re back’: Westborough library holds family bingo event
there was a lot to enjoy as the Westborough Public Library recently celebrated its first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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...
After closing, Swanski’s opens online store
Swanski's Bakeshop on East Main Street opened in late November 2020, and it added outdoor seating earlier this year.
Westborough’s town seal on Town Meeting warrant
Three articles on this fall’s Town Meeting warrant will have residents deciding on the future of the town seal.
Downed wires, small fire prompt power outage in Westborough
Downed wires sparked a small fire and knocked out power to the surrounding area on Thursday, according to the Westborough Fire Department.