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Westborough officials ‘extremely disappointed’ after Eversource meeting
Cite lack of transparency with proposal as well as concerns regarding gas leaks
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The Board of Selectmen heard...
Residents pitch underground garage for Hyundai dealership
Parking and a letter took center stage at the latest public hearing for the proposed Hyundai dealership on Turnpike Road.
Westborough schools remain unhappy with NRT
Westborough Public Schools is still not happy with its bus transportation provider, NRT.
Man charged with carrying a machete following Westborough traffic stop
After being arrested in a suspected OUI, Westborough police allegedly found a machete and ammunition in the suspect’s possession.
Annual Town Meeting may be postponed in Westborough
Westborough will likely move its Annual Town Meeting from March 13 to some time in late spring.
Westborough police charge man for possession of ‘ghost gun’
Police have arrested Marcos Paulo Silva, of Framingham, after he was allegedly in possession of a “ghost gun.”
Local anglers take up the Fishing Challenge
The Civic Club sponsored its Fishing Challenge, a chance for young and old alike to spend a sunny morning along the shores to try their luck.
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 rallies against anti-Asian hate
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
WESTBOROUGH – Over a hundred protesters gathered around the Westborough Rotary on March 27 to protest anti-Asian hate following recent...
Westborough to vote on $2.3 million purchase of land on Eli Whitney Street
Westborough – Voters will be asked at a Special Town Meeting to approve authorization for the Board of Selectmen to purchase for $2.3 million...
No lifeguards at Lake Chauncy this summer
For the second straight summer, there will be no lifeguards at the Lake Chauncy beach after there weren't enough applicants to staff it.
A way to ‘connect’ with the Westborough community
Westborough Connects sponsored its annual “Westborough for Life! Stay. Connect. Thrive" on Sept. 10 at Westborough High School.
Gratitude Garden program returns to honor Westborough educators
The Westborough Education Foundation is bringing back its Gratitude Garden program for this year's Teacher Appreciation Week early next month
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 elementary schools to implement flexible masking on Feb. 28
WESTBOROUGH - Westborough elementary schools will soon join Gibbons Middle School and Westborough High School in flexible masking on Feb. 28.
Gibbons and the high school returned to flexible masking earlier this...
Westborough weighs digital billboard bylaw
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Planning Board recently discussed a bylaw to change regulations around off-premises digital billboards in town.
This could allow construction of new...
Westborough launches home pickups of textiles
Starting this month, Westborough residents are able to schedule a home pickup of clothing and household textiles.
Westborough hires consultants to help with ARPA funds
By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH - Westborough can get up to $5.7 million thanks to the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), consultants told the...
UPDATE: Westborough, Southborough fire departments join response to fire in Hopkinton
Fire personnel from multiple area communities were in Hopkinton on Saturday morning tending to a house fire there.
Westborough to host virtual speaker event to help with pandemic emotions
Lynn Lyons, LICSW returns to Westborough (virtually) on Tuesday, Nov 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for her presentation: NOW What? How to...