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Regional COVID-19 vaccination site to open in Westborough

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - The DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough will soon serve as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. Announcing the news with a...

Westborough Chief Assessor gives update on former Green Thumb property

A state agricultural restriction will severely limit what the McGovern Auto Group can do with the former Green Thumb property in Westborough.

Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center

An effort to increase the town’s housing stock could mean significant improvements to the Westborough Shopping Center located on Lyman Street.

UPDATE: E.L. Harvey & Sons acquired by Waste Connections

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect that Waste Connections has headquarters in both the US and Canada. Form 10-K...

Driver crashes into Westborough police cruiser on Route 9

By Ben Domaingue, Community Reporter WESTBOROUGH - Two people were transported to area hospitals on Monday after a driver crashed into a Westborough police cruiser on Route...

Crashes draw emergency response on I-495, MassPike in Westborough

A pair of crashes on I-495 and I-90 in Westborough on Saturday left multiple people injured and prompted backups.
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Westborough officials vote to purchase property for $2.3 million

After several weeks of discussion in executive session, selectmen voted to purchase a 66.15-acre property at 31-33 Eli Whitney St. for $2.3 million.

UPDATE: Westborough Police, Fire respond to crash involving motorcycle on Route 9

A serious crash involving a motorcycle drew a major emergency presence to the intersection of Route 9 and Lyman Street.

UPDATE: Truck crash blocks Route 9 in Westborough

A large truck flipped onto its side on Monday afternoon in Westborough, spilling debris across Route 9 near the Southborough town-line.

Eagle Scout project uncovers piece of Westborough history

For his Eagle Scout project, Hunter Felton dug up a piece of history. For years, only the “John Oldham” part of the marker was visible.

Westborough receives three bids for former Regal Cinemas

Three bids for the Westborough-owned former Regal Cinemas have been submitted and opened. Confidential Administrative Assistant Cela Dorr ...

UPDATE: No one injured as truck catches fire on I-495 in Westborough

UPDATE: This article has been updated with information from a State Police spokesperson.  WESTBOROUGH - A truck fire sent smoke and flames billowing into the...

Developers eye campus-style project at Westborough BJ’s headquarters site

WESTBOROUGH – A developer wants to demolish existing structures and build a new campus-style facility at the current BJ's headquarters at 25 Research Drive...

Westboro Mobil granted license, with conditions

There are still issues with parking and logbooks, but Westboro Mobil on East Main Street had its Class II dealers license renewed – for two months.

Fire hits Arcade Building in Westborough

A two-alarm fire displaced a dozen Westborough residents and caused roughly $500,000 in damage on Sunday night.

UPDATE: Truck strikes Westborough train bridge, prompts traffic backup

Another truck struck the low train bridge over East Main Street in Westborough on Friday, firmly wedging itself under the span.

Westborough Police share new details on Wednesday motorcycle/SUV crash

Injuries from a serious motorcycle crash in Westborough on Wednesday are "significant" but believed to be non-life threatening.

Worcester man charged with drug trafficking fentanyl

A Worcester man faces charges after police allegedly found over 10 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl. Francis Mattioli, 32, ...

Westborough officially welcomes Rakks

After working out of spaces in Malden, Waltham, Millis and Needham, the family’s firm, Rakks, has found a home on Turnpike Road.
Mike and Tom Power stand side-by-side outside of Westborough High School.

Power brothers redefined success as quarterbacks in Westborough and beyond

By Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist WESTBOROUGH - Fate rained on the Power boys of Westborough High in 1981. But out of that mini-maelstrom was born...