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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...
Westborough flag planting marks push to honor local veterans
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - Hundreds of flags now wave by the graves of Westborough’s heroes after members of the Westborough Veterans Advisory...
Westborough High School alumnae writes book on female athletes
By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - Emily Williams has made plenty of transitions over the years. She has gone from being a basketball player...
Armstrong Elementary plants trees for Arbor Day
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - While the region recently celebrated Earth Day, students at Armstrong Elementary School in Westborough also recognized Arbor Day...
Westborough Town Meeting to consider capital and bylaw requests
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Town Meeting convenes on Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m., at Westborough High School. Not only will voters...
Westboro Tennis & Swim Club ready for fun, healthy and safe summer programming
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - Things are looking up for Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, now under ‘new ownership.’ With the Club set...
Westborough will not `opt out’ if aerial mosquito spraying is necessary
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Selectmen gave the go-ahead for state aerial mosquito spraying to proceed if necessary. But they also now plan...
Truck strikes Westborough bridge
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH - A CSX train gingerly inched over the downtown rail bridge, Thursday, while a crumpled semi truck sat still...
Westborough Schools change Columbus Day name on school calendar
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Changing Columbus Day’s name on the school calendar to Indigenous People’s Day is “an outward sign of our...
Selectmen view site plan for proposed Mass General Brigham medical center
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Selectmen spent part of their April 27 meeting reviewing the site plan for an outpatient medical facility proposed by...
BJ’s move creates opportunities for Westborough, officials say
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH/MARLBOROUGH – Although BJ’s Wholesale Club has been a member of the business community for a decade, Westborough officials understand the...