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Town seal featuring cotton gin and town hall over yellow map of Westborough. "Westborough Massachusetts, established 1717" written around the perimeter of the circle.

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.

Planning board considers possibility of permanent restaurant outdoor seating

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed into law an agreement extending special permits for restaurants offering outdoor dining due...

Westborough Memorial Day Parade to return after two-year hiatus 

The Westborough Memorial Day Parade will return after a two-year, COVID-19 hiatus on May 30, with a parade and ceremonies.

Westborough fire chief pitches plan to hire four new firefighters

By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Fire Department says it is in a race to keep up with rapidly rising emergency response...

Westborough photographer wins national award

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WESTBOROUGH – A Westborough photographer is one of the winners of the National Wildlife Federation’s 50th annual National Wildlife Photo Contest.  Nancy Szostak Wright won...

‘It’s a chess match’: Westborough girls soccer defeats Shrewsbury

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With the loss, Shrewsbury – which came into the game on a seven-game winning streak – drops to 8-2-1. The loss was Shrewsbury’s first since the first game of the season against Sutton.

Westborough holds Town Meeting, approves most articles

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Voters in Westborough passed most of the articles on the warrant at their Town Meeting at Westborough High School...

Westborough’s town seal, board name change may go on warrant

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – A future Town Meeting will decide whether or not to form a committee to create a design for a...

Westborough notches double-overtime victory over Marlborough to clinch league championship

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The Rangers, who had gone 1-10 each of the last two years, were now league champions, winners of seven-straight games, and heading to the playoffs.

After discussion, flags and signs will be allowed in rotary to honor veterans

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Westborough’s rotary will have both flags and signs to honor veterans on three national holidays after the Board...

Westborough High School alumnae writes book on female athletes

By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Emily Williams has made plenty of transitions over the years. She has gone from being a basketball player...

Hopkinton beats Westborough volleyball in state championship

WESTBOROUGH - An otherwise undefeated season ended for the Westborough girls volleyball team, Nov. 20, with a loss to Hopkinton in the MIAA Division...

Work to move Westborough Milk Street crosswalk begins next week

Drivers who use Milk Street in Westborough will see construction crews in the area over the next several weeks. 

Westborough residents come together to hold peaceful vigil

The town of Westborough held an anti-racism solidarity vigil on June 7 at the Bay State Common Green. Hundreds of town citizens attended to support the Black Lives Matter movement and to remember the lives that were lost due to racial inequality.

Over 30 applications received to be next Westborough superintendent

The search to replace Amber Bock as superintendent of Westborough Public Schools is well under way. Thirty-four applications were received.

A ‘banner night’ for Westborough athletics

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Banners were unveiled and titles were won at Westborough High School during the girls basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Eighth graders use Lego bricks to solve real-world issues

For at least one group of area students, Lego products are more than toys. Indeed, they’re a tool to help solve real world problems.
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Westborough officials ‘extremely disappointed’ after Eversource meeting

Cite lack of transparency with proposal as well as concerns regarding gas leaks By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough - The Board of Selectmen heard...

Westborough officials ponder possible sewer moratorium

According to Department of Public Works Director Chris Payant, there is no official “sewer moratorium” in place in Westborough.