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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
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
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
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
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.
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.