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Westborough’s economic development coordinator receives employee excellence award
Economic Development Coordinator Zachary Boughner has received the July Employee Excellence award. Read more about the honor.
Dan Moynihan to retire from DPW after 48 years
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The man known as the “Dad of the Westborough Department of Public Works (DPW)” retired March 31, after...
Special Town Meeting votes down library project
More than 1,800 residents heard discussion about the Westborough library project in the high school auditorium and gymnasium.
Westborough hockey player joins Worcester Railers
By Matthew Dunne, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Westborough’s Jordan Smotherman has navigated the twists and turns of a professional hockey career for years, and now...
Linnanes to receive 2023 Westborough Good Scout Award
WESTBOROUGH – Beverly and Bill Linnane will receive the Westborough Good Scout Award on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
The gathering will begin with a social hour...
Schools work on Town Meeting article for Hastings roof
The school district is working on a draft Town Meeting warrant article to address the leaky roof at Hastings Elementary School.
Westborough voters approve Whitney Street land purchase
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - A whopping 212 voters turned out to the Special Town Meeting (STM) Sept. 29, prompting a more than...
Sunday alcohol sales at Westborough restaurants may head to Town Meeting
Westborough restaurants may be able to sell alcohol two hours earlier on Sundays, pending a vote at Town Meeting this fall.
‘We’re disappointed’: Westborough Select Board chair reacts to MGB withdrawal of hospital proposal
Mass General Brigham withdrew its proposal to open a new outpatient care clinic in Westborough last Friday.
PHOTO: Sunset over Sandra Pond in Westborough
It might be a rainy Tuesday morning, but this recent photo taken by George Fortier, Jr. shows the incredible sunset over Sandra Pond.
Next steps for the Boston Worcester Air Line Trail project
Town leaders laid out the next steps for the proposed shared-use Boston Worcester Air Line Trail (BWALT) running through Westborough.
Local groups plan Westborough Energy Fair
Sustainable Westborough and the Westborough Rotary Club will host a Westborough Energy Fair at the Mill Pond School in town.
After water damage, Westborough seeks to replace Hastings roof
The roof at Hastings Elementary School “has basically failed,” Superintendent Amber Bock told the School Committee.
Westborough Selectmen adjust proposed poultry bylaw
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
Westborough – Selectmen briefly discussed banning roosters and instituting a fee for all poultry owners in Westborough March 23. But...
Fall Fair returns to Westborough Senior Center
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - With raffles, silent auction baskets, and jewelry tables lining the building, the Westborough Senior Center’s annual Fall Fair...
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.
Westborough tops Hudson in battle of volleyball powerhouses
After two hours of high-intensity play, the Westborough volleyball team eventually pulled out the four-set win.
Play Football Like a Girl clinic aims to increase gender diversity in football
By Kevin Perrinton-Turner, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – A handful of young local girls came to Westborough High School May 16 for the “Play Football Like...
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church celebrates 125th
“It’s a good church, with good people,” said Philcox, who’s been a member of the church for many years.
Sunset over Sandra Pond
WESTBOROUGH - A Westborough photographer snapped a brilliant image of dark clouds rolling over Sandra Pond in Westborough at sunset last month. George Fortier...