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John Walden, owner of Bill’s Sharpening Service on Summer Street in Westborough. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Bill’s Sharpening keeps family tradition alive 50 years later

“It doesn’t make much money. I keep it open out of sentiment,” said John Walden. “I don’t mind putting the time in.”
Blowers and fans were placed throughout the part of the building at Arrive apartment complex impacted by a fire on Monday, Dec. 9. The equipment was there to dry out the area from water damage, but made for a hot and noisy weekend for returning tenants. They have since been removed. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Arrive tenants return after fire to noise from fans, dehumidifiers

It was a rough week for residents at the 293 building at the Arrive apartment complex on Turnpike Road.
The Regional Emergency Community Center will be located in the Harvey Building on Phillips Street. (Photo/Tami White)

Renderings of dispatch center at the Harvey Building revealed

The Regional Emergency Community Center will be run by dispatchers from Westborough, Southborough and Grafton.
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A sound assist saves the day at Westborough tree lighting

An injury nearly pulled the plug on Westborough’s holiday tree lighting two weeks ago. Read more about this event here.
Paul Luitpold, center, holds the scissors after cutting the ribbon to officially mark the Westborough Food Pantry’s ownership of its storage container on Thursday, Dec. 12. The container was purchased with a grant from Lions Club International. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Lions help food pantry purchase storage container

According to the pantry’s Polly Thayer, the container will be used to store non-food donations such as toilet paper and hygiene products.

Delay would allow library to move to Community Center during repairs

The Westborough Public Library will have a temporary home in the Community Center if funds for the repair project be approved at Town Meeting.
Westborough Police assisted in the breakup of an auto theft ring based in Brockton. Photo Courtesy of Westborough Police

Vehicle theft ring had stolen from Westborough businesses

The Police Department was among several agencies who assisted in the breakup of a motor vehicle theft ring based in Brockton.
The menu board will be heading to Peter Sabataini's home. Photo by Maureen Sullivan

Sabatini’s Restaurant in Westborough closes after 45 years

A sign on the front of Sabatini's Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 11, announced that it had closed after 45 years.

Community Center pool project estimated at $406,521

The project to renovate the pool at the community center on Union Street is making its way through the capital budget process.
Westborough Fire Department responded to the Arrive apartment complex. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Westborough holds gift card drive to help residents in Arrive fire

Local agencies have reached out to the nearly 100 families displaced by the fire at the Arrive apartment complex on Monday, Dec. 9.

NRT awarded another bus contract with Westborough schools

Pending contract negotiations, NRT will be transporting Westborough Public Schools students for at least the next three years.
Westborough Fire Department responded to the Arrive apartment complex. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Faulty electrical appliance blamed for fire at Arrive

A faulty electrical appliance was the apparent cause of a fire that led to a portion of the Arrive apartment complex at 293 Turnpike Road becoming uninhabitable.

Westborough Fire responds to weekend accidents

The first weekend of December is proving to be a busy one for Westborough Fire.
On Thursday, Dec. 5, Westborough Fire's Engine 2 knocked down a snowplow fire on Connector Road. There were no injuries. Photo Courtesy of Westborough Fire

Snowplow fire knocked down in Westborough

According to Westborough Fire, the fire was knocked down quickly, and there were no injuries.

Westborough Senior Center director position to change

As the town prepares to replace Westborough Senior Center's Alma DeManche, it’s taking a look at the position she held for over four decades.
This site at 210 Turnpike Road could be welcoming a Starbucks with a drive-through. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Second Starbucks could be coming to Turnpike Road

A plan to build a Starbucks with a drive-through at 210 Turnpike Road in Westborough is drawing criticism from neighbors.
Community members gather at the Rotary for the tree lighting. (Photo/Tami White)

Westborough welcomes December with Tree Lighting

Residents celebrated the arrival of December – and the holiday season – with the annual Light Parade, Tree Lighting and visit from Santa Claus.
The Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is planning to use this office building in Westborough as its new headquarters. Photo Courtesy of Loopnet

Seventh Day Adventists plan move to Westborough

The Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is planning to move from Lancaster to an office building at 287 Turnpike Road.
The Fisher Street bridge has been partially installed. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Fisher Street bridge partially installed

According to Director of Planning Jennifer Gingras, the project may not be completed until next spring or summer.

Art and Frame Emporium helps preserve Westborough’s history

A number of photos in the town buildings have been restored and framed by the Art and Frame Emporium on Lyman Street.