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UPDATED: Storm brings winter weather back to region

By Community Advocate Staff UPDATED: This post has been updated with additional reader photos. REGION - A nor-easter brought a blast of snow to the region...

First responders honored at Westborough touch-a-truck event

Community members of all ages were encouraged to participate in the free touch-a-truck event at Love for Lifesavers.

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 Connects plans Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration

WESTBOROUGH - Conversation is key in transforming hate and fear into love and acceptance. But facilitating conversations on race within a community presents unique...

Julio’s Liquors collaborates on Jackstraw Brook IPA

A collaboration between Julio’s Liquors and a Vermont brewery is benefiting the WCLT while highlighting Westborough’s Jackstraw Brook.
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Westborough launches home pickups of textiles

Starting this month, Westborough residents are able to schedule a home pickup of clothing and household textiles.  

Westborough High School to receive national recognition from Special Olympics

Marlborough – Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that Westborough High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving National Banner recognition for its...
Westborough volleyball players gather before a game earlier this year. Photos/Kelly Burneson

Westborough volleyball reflects on undefeated season, eyes postseason

By Kevin J. Stone, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - In 2017, the Westborough girls volleyball team made an incredible run though the postseason and capped off...

Westborough library project price tag approaches $37 million

It could cost a lot more to rebuild the Westborough Public Library, according to updated costs for the library project.

Westborough police chief describes body camera initiative to Diversity Committee

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Having body cameras in the Westborough Police Department will show transparency when officers are doing something right, but...
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Westborough officials issue statement regarding racial injustice and inequality

Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen have released a statement to community regarding the issues of racial injustice, inequality and plans to address...

Sharp Building to be converted into homeless shelter

The Sharp Building is part of a facility operated by the Department of Youth Services. A portion of that building will be renovated to house these families.

Young Westborough softball players get chance to ‘play ball’

Westborough – On Aug. 15 the Westborough Women's Club beat Golden Group Roofing to become the 2020 10U Westborough Softball Champions. It was a...
Participants join the Compost Launch at Harvey's Transfer Station in November

Zero Waste Westborough encouraging residents to compost

By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer Westborough - It’s no secret the world is facing a climate crisis. Air pollution is covering city skylines, oceans are...

Westborough High School celebrates the Class of 2023

The 151st annual graduation ceremony of Westborough High School was held on a damp Saturday evening at Joseph R. Mewhiney Field.

Four members of Troop 100 attain Eagle rank

Hunter Bramley, Evan Fallon, Samuel French and Andrew Nadar from Troop 100 were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on May 20.

Town offers small business recovery grants

The town’s Economic Development Committee is offering grants to small businesses financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Plans presented for Gibbons Middle School opening

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – Swing spaces like the library, gym and auditorium as well as tents and hallways will be used when grade...

Westborough enacts indoor mask mandate, effective Wednesday

WESTBOROUGH - Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces in Westborough as of Wednesday, Jan. 5. The town has announced the mandate through...

Westborough man killed in wrong-way crash in Hopkinton

A Westborough man was killed in a fatal crash in Hopkinton. State Police have identified him as Samuel Ibikunle, 72.