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Local counseling service continues to provide support during pandemic
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Mary Taber knows that in these stressful times, even when people can’t meet face to face, being able...
Westborough officials vote to purchase property for $2.3 million
After several weeks of discussion in executive session, selectmen voted to purchase a 66.15-acre property at 31-33 Eli Whitney St. for $2.3 million.
Westborough High graduates ‘the great and gritty class of 2020’
It was better late than never when the Westborough High School class of 2020 gathered Aug. 1 for their outdoor graduation ceremony.
Westborough selectmen continue discussion on town seal
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The push to change the town seal got another boost at the selectmen’s meeting July 28.
During that meeting,...
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...
Spofford elected as president-elect of Worcester County Bar Association
Region - Geoffrey E. Spofford of Westborough has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Worcester County Bar Association at its annual meeting...
Mirick O’Connell attorney Fisher honored with industry award
Westborough – Matt Fisher, an attorney with Mirick O'Connell in Westborough, was recently selected as an honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Individual...
For Westborough student, publication in major scientific journal is latest accolade
By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Most high schoolers spend their junior year shopping for prom attire and stressing about homework assignments. Adway Wadekar...
Westborough to start ‘Complete Streets’ program
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The Department of Public Works has already been busy this summer with projects, but new for this year...
Westborough officials issue statement regarding racial injustice and inequality
Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen have released a statement to community regarding the issues of racial injustice, inequality and plans to address...
Westborough native Eli Whitney’s cotton gin sparks controversy over 200 years later
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Westborough - In the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis in May and the subsequent...
Mass. Academy of Math and Science student earns trip to international science fair
By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer
Westborough – Amrita Thirumalai, 16, earned a bid to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was...
Westborough officials address COVID-19 related complaints
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - The Board of Health and Board of Selectmen met jointly July 8 to discuss some COVID-19 related issues.
Selectman...
Sparrow
By Abhi Thanikella, Mill Pond School sixth grade student, Westborough
Once upon a time,
a tan and brown house sparrow,
A jet
Zipping
through
Thick
traffic,
dark clouds
Of toxic nitrous oxide
to weave...
Westborough High School offers fond farewell to three of its staff
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough - As the school year finally came to its unusual end, Westborough High School (WHS) also said goodbye to three...
Westborough officials stand behind decision to keep beach closed
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Due to rising issues at Lake Chauncy Beach, the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health and Recreation...
Westborough holds annual Town Meeting June 20
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Despite steamy temperatures and social distancing concerns, Westborough’s Annual Town Meeting was held and completed on June 20...
Westborough’s youth hold protest for Black Lives Matter movement
By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer
Westborough – At this moment in time, tensions are high in the United States. In the midst of the global...
Westborough Girl Scouts remain active during pandemic
Westborough - Though in-person Girl Scout activities are presently suspended, Westborough Girl Scouts have found ways to remain active. Westborough has 25 troops, with...
Vintage car parade brings cheer to Westborough seniors
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough –Nearly 40 vintage cars traveled throughout the SALMON Health and Retirement complex the afternoon of June 21 for a celebratory...