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Projected property tax increase sits at $835 per average household
The increase for fiscal 2025 – pegged at nearly $1,000 for the average single-family home – has since been pared to $835.02.
Westborough’s free cash projected at $9.4M after Town Meeting
Westborough's current free cash is about $14.9 million, of which $5.5 million has been set aside for items during the last two Town Meetings.
Westborough church assembles 30,000 meals
As part of its 300th anniversary celebration on Sunday, March 17, the Congregational Church engaged in a little meal preparation.
Westborough gathers for Environmental Action Fair
The annual Environmental Action Fair offered visitors a chance to “spring forward” and learn about better ways to treat the planet.
Westborough resident reported missing
According to social media posts from the family, Olivia Colby was last seen at her home in Westborough on Thursday, March 14.
Schools make it official – Borchers will be next superintendent
It's now official. Allison Borchers will be the next superintendent for Westborough Public Schools after Amber Bock's departure.
Westborough celebrates International Women’s Day
The program was sponsored by Westborough Connects, the Westborough Women’s Club and the Westborough Historical Society.
Article requests $100,000 for Westborough Golf Club building study
The next step on what to do with the Westborough Golf Club building on West Main Street will be Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
Court documents detail arrest of Westborough school bus driver
A woman is facing several charges including OUI and child endangerment, after she was arrested while driving children to school.
Westborough to close on community center building for $8.8M
The Select Board voted, 5-0, to purchase the building – the site of the now-former Boston Sports Clubs – to convert into a community center.
Citizens’ petitions stay on Town Meeting warrant
The 14 citizens’ petitions — ranging from an Afro-Caribbean festival to establishing a “Townie Baby” award — are staying on the warrant.
Askew to join Westborough School Committee, according to unofficial results
Tim Askew will be joining the Westborough School Committee, according to the unofficial results of the March 12 election.
Average Westborough single-family tax increase falls to $853
As the town continues to search out savings in the fiscal 2025 budget, there was some good news coming from the town manager.
Westborough police take the plunge for Special Olympics
Members of the Westborough Police Department took part in a Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics in Massachusetts.
Westborough schools add religious holidays to calendar
Superintendent Bock recommended that Diwali be made a full day off, along with Eid al-Fitr; Good Friday and Lunar New Year become half-days.
Go green with Environmental Action Fair
Then come to the third annual Westborough Environmental Action Fair, “WEAF 2024,” on Saturday, March 16, at Westborough High School
Railways and trolley companies influenced the development of Westborough’s roadways
The trolleys worked to transport children to school, shoppers to village stores, and beachgoers from throughout the region to Lake Chauncy.
Westborough continues to probe for budget savings
With about two weeks remaining before Annual Town Meeting, the Advisory Finance Committee continues to pore through Westborough's budget.
Westborough Library Trustee candidate statements
Westborough voters will head to the polls for the town election on March 12. The ballot features a race for Trustee of the Public Library.
Nature Notes: Local beech trees in winter
Walking in winter woods, you might spot a ghost tree from seasons past: a young beech tree decked out in pale dead leaves, all pointing down.