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Westborough Newsletter

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

Truck hits low bridge in Westborough

A truck hit Westborough's East Main St. train bridge, March 10, leaving a spectacular site of crumpled metal in its wake. 

Book challenged by residents to remain at Westborough library

The Board of Trustees voted to keep the book “Vaginas: An Important Book about Vulvas, Periods, Puberty and Sex!” by Dr. Alison K. Rogers.

Westborough police use drone following crash at low bridge

Westborough Police deployed their drone late Sunday night after a truck struck the low train bridge over East Main Street in town. 

Waste Connections plans to close Westborough transfer station

E.L. Harvey/Waste Connections has decided to shut down public access to its transfer station after June 2024.
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...

Westborough High’s class of 2020 is on the road toward graduation

Community members gathered June 6 to congratulate the Westborough High School seniors with a pandemic-era vehicle parade through downtown.

UPDATE: 21-year old man facing charges after alleged assault at Westborough hotel

estborough Police say they took a male suspect into custody late Friday night after fielding reports of "an altercation involving a knife." 

UPDATE: Westborough notes life and service of former selectman, veteran Denzil Drewry 

Westborough is mourning the passing of Selectman and Vietnam War veteran Denzil “Denny” Drewry. His daughter announced this news on Tuesday.

UPDATE: MassPike ramp clear after tractor trailer rollover, injuries reported following separate Westborough crashes

A tractor trailer crash on the ramp from the Mass Pike onto I-495 north drew an emergency response on Monday morning.

Next steps for the Boston Worcester Air Line Trail project

Town leaders laid out the next steps for the proposed shared-use Boston Worcester Air Line Trail (BWALT) running through Westborough.

Westborough’s Lake Chauncy to go without lifeguards this summer

The town recently announced that Westborough's Lake Chauncy beach will not be staffed this summer due to a lifeguard shortage. 

The Walking Woman of Westborough walks on

Two years ago, in October of 2021, Comey shared her story of walking 1,000 miles around Westborough. Now, she's back for more.
The Cumberland Farms facility at 165 Flanders Road now acts as the US Headquarters for the EG Group. (Photo/Jesse Kucewicz)

Planning Board discusses Cumberland Farms expansion plans

Plans for Cumberland Farms to expand its facilities at 165 Flanders Road came before the Planning Board on Feb. 7.

Police, fire deal with truck rollover, fuel spill

Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route, as this will be a "long duration event," according to Westborough Police.

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...

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 Golf Club

Westborough Golf Club Building Use Committee wraps up work

During the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Westborough Golf Club Building Use Committee presented its final recommendations.

UPDATE: Westborough Fire Department warns of battery fires following hotel incident

The Westborough Fire Department warned community members on Sunday against the dangers of battery fires after a hotel fire. 

Firefighters battle boat, car, structure fire in Shrewsbury

REGION - Local firefighters faced a complex scene Thursday as they responded to a series of "vehicle and structure fires" all on Fifth Avenue...

Sharp Building to be converted into homeless shelter

The Sharp Building is part of a facility operated by the Department of Youth Services. A portion of that building will be renovated to house these families.