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Westborough Newsletter

List of posts to be included in the Westborough newsletter email.

Westborough School Superintendent rated `exemplary’ and advised to improve communication

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Saying that Superintendent Amber Bock has some improvements to make with communication, the Westborough School Committee nonetheless gave...

Westborough to build second monument to honor Revolutionary War soldiers

Historian says existing plaque contains errors, omissions By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – To set the record straight and “properly commemorate Westborough’s substantial contribution” when...

Westborough teen sings National Anthem at WooSox game

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - When the Worcester Red Sox threw open the doors of their sprawling downtown stadium this month for their...

All About the Pup closure causes concern, raises questions

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – When the owners of All About the Pup announced they were suspending services as of June 1, their statement...

Westborough superintendent’s self-assessment addresses `wounded relationships’ during pandemic

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – On May 26, Superintendent of Schools Amber Bock presented a self-assessment to the Westborough School Committee as part...

Westborough’s Harry Crump ‘thumped’ his way into the football history books

By Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist WESTBOROUGH - A TV show based on the football playing days of the late Harry Crump would likely be a...

Westborough High graduates resilient Class of 2021

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Humidity didn’t seem to faze the Westborough High School (WHS) Class of 2021 as they assembled June...

Before graduation, parade honors WHS Class of 2021

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Hundreds of honking cars decorated with window paint, balloons and streamers cut a more than mile-long path through...

Westborough to follow state guidelines, lift COVID-19 restrictions

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer  WESTBOROUGH - Westborough’s Board of Health and Select Board voted to rescind the COVID-19 guidelines and policies they put in...

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...

Westborough dedicates newly purchased open space to Zwicker family

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - The Zwicker Farm Conservation Area in Westborough is rich in history.  While dedicating the space in honor of two...

Westborough firefighters beat back brush fire, second major response of the day

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Firefighters from multiple area towns beat back a large brush fire beside train tracks in town on May...

Westborough Baseball beats Fitchburg

By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Writer  WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Rangers Varsity Baseball team hosted the Fitchburg Red Raiders on May 21 at Westborough High School.  The...

Provision Ministry continues complex charity work through COVID-19

By Cela Dorr, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - The COVID-19 pandemic changed so much for so many, but the work of Provision Ministry has stayed on...

After discussion, flags and signs will be allowed in rotary to honor veterans

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Westborough’s rotary will have both flags and signs to honor veterans on three national holidays after the Board...

WHS Graduate Fights Anti-Asian Racism

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - One of Westborough’s own will soon be honored at a Boston Red Sox game, Friday, May 28 for...

Grafton boys lacrosse defeats Westborough to remain undefeated

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - In their first away game of the season, May 13, the Grafton High School boys lacrosse team charged...

Westborough Garden Club volunteers gear up for spring sale and town projects

Submitted by Cela Dorr of the Westborough Garden Club  Westborough Garden Club’s plant sale is Saturday, May 22, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Hastings Elementary...

Westborough residents celebrate Earth Day

WESTBOROUGH - Community members across the region have stepped out with trash bags, gloves and grabber tools recently to pick up trash in observance...

Westborough spring sports back in action

WESTBOROUGH – Drone photography shows baseball players taking the field at Westborough High School. Local athletics facilities across the region are bustling again as...