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Zwicker Farm Conservation Area

WESTBOROUGH - Drone photography recently offered an aerial perspective on land in and around the Zwicker Farm property in Westborough. The town held an...

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...
Harmesh Sharma stands near downtown Westborough wearing his powerlifting medals.

77-year-old powerlifter marks major milestone

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Westborough resident Harmesh Sharma is 77 years old and a power lifting champion. Indeed, Sharma recently won his age...
Ellsworth McAfee Park is at 363 South St. in Northborough.

Walking club to come to Ellsworth McAfee Park

NORTHBOROUGH/WESTBOROUGH — Lace up your sneakers because a new walking club is starting with gatherings on Wednesday mornings, at Ellsworth McAfee Park at 363...
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CORRECTION: Westborough students to wear masks through Sept. 17

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Westborough Schools superintendent Amber Bock outlined school reopening plans at a meeting with the School Committee, Aug. 17.  The meeting...
The Westborough Civic Club’s Annual Fishing Challenge will return to Minute Man Park at Sandra Pond this year.

Annual fishing challenge in Westborough will resume after two-year absence

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Civic Club will host the 13th Annual Fishing Challenge at Minute Man Park on Saturday, Sept....
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Westborough officials discuss possible new COVID-19 restrictions

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Board of Health and the town Select Board discussed COVID-19 regulations regarding planned large gatherings at...
Hastings Elementary School is located off East Main St. in Westborough. Hastings students will wear masks when they return to school following a recent decision by the Westborough Board of Health.

Westborough officials outline mask expectations for students

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article erroneously misstated an aspect of the Board of Health’s Aug. 6 recommendation on...
Horn players crowd on stage in Westborough’s for the Midtown Horns’ performance on Aug. 10.

Westborough Summer Concert Series wraps with Midtown Horns performance

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - The lawn at Westborough’s Bay State Commons was full Aug. 10 as the band The Midtown Horns treated...

Westborough Little League team wins championship

WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Little League 11-year-old baseball all-star team beat Shrewsbury, July 25, to win the 11-Year-Old District 5 Championship.  Westborough won the title...

Westborough TV wins 2021 Hometown Media Award

WESTBOROUGH ─ Westborough TV was awarded a 2021 Hometown Media Award for its video “Go Local, More Than Ever, Westborough!” which spotlighted local businesses.  Westborough...
Jay Kozaczka sports his souvenir sunglasses while waving an American flag at 2019’s Westborough July 4th Block Party.

Westborough to celebrate annual July 4th Block Party

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The annual Westborough July 4th Block Party is typically held as a holiday kickoff celebration on the...
Adeline, an attendee of a July 28 animal presentation at Tatnuck Booksellers pets a hedgehog.

Tatnuck hosts animal presentation

WESTBOROUGH - Children and families alike were delighted, July 28, when Tatnuck Bookseller hosted a presentation by Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center.  Based...
Junior Vice-Commandant of the Marine Corps League Warren Griffin addresses attendees of a plaque dedication ceremony in honor of Westborough Marine Michael Haskell. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

UPDATE: Westborough dedicates new memorial to Marine killed in 1983 Beirut bombings

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board honored the life of Marine Corps Capt. Michael Haskell with a plaque dedication...
The Midtown Horns’ founder and bassist Greg Kojoyian performs July 15 at the Wood Park Music Shell in Hudson.

Bandleader looks forward to performing Westborough hometown gig

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Greg Kojoyian began honing his musical skills while in grades four through 12 in Westborough public schools....
Officers Elysha O’Brien, William Ethier Jr., Peter Gerardi Jr. and Thomas Tepper stand together during the Westborough Police Department’s July 20 promotion ceremony.

Westborough Police swear-in new officers, make promotions

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Police Department (WPD) swore in new members and promoted two members during the Westborough Select Board...

Westborough office building has been an iconic presence for more than 50 years

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The six-story concrete building at 25 Research Dr. is a long-familiar sight to passing motorists. Headquarters to BJ’s...
A goat climbs on the back of a goat yoga participant.

Westborough Public Library hosts Goat Yoga

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - In an effort to increase adult engagement during the pandemic, the Westborough Public Library has held a number...
Westborough residents Earl and Connie Hutt recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. This is a photo from their wedding day.

Westborough couple celebrates lifelong love story

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - A dining room full of strangers at Arturo's Ristorante cheered as Connie Hutt, her husband Earl, and their...
The property at 4400 Computer Drive contains a helipad, among other things. A project to build a sprawling e-commerce distribution center here was recently approved. Photo/Laura Hayes

Westborough e-commerce project receives conditional approval

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Satisfied that some lingering issues will be resolved, the Planning Board approved site plans for a proposed 221,256-square-foot,...