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WCLT opens new all-persons trail at Gilmore Pond
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The new Gilmore Pond All-Persons Trail opened on Oct. 24 in Westborough.Â
The property, which was originally purchased in...
Westborough sets new tax rate for FY22
By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough’s single tax rate will fall slightly for the 2022 fiscal year, dropping from $18.54 to $18.49 per $1,000...
Westborough native becomes new coach for Worcester Railers
This season, Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman will be behind the bench and the desk, as the new coach and general manager for the Worcester Railers.
BJ’s redevelopment project green lit by Westborough Planning Board
Plans to redevelop the soon-to-be former BJ’s headquarters in Westborough were unanimously approved by the Planning Board on Aug. 30.Â
Photos show aerial view of Westborough property purchased by Amazon
WESTBOROUGH - Drone photography offers an aerial view of the sprawling property at 4400 Computer Drive in Westborough that Amazon purchased last week.
The e-commerce...
A first look at Westborough’s proposed dog park
The Recreation Department has unveiled a first look at the proposed dog park at Chauncy Fields off Lyman Street.
Westborough to close on community center building for $8.8M
The Select Board voted, 5-0, to purchase the building – the site of the now-former Boston Sports Clubs – to convert into a community center.
Westborough mask mandate to remain in place through Feb. 8
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough’s mask mandate will remain in place through Feb. 8 after a vote by the Board of Health on Monday.
Chair Nathan Walsh...
Westborough Select Board weighs in on BJ’s site redevelopment
The Westborough Select Board got a first look at plans to redevelop the soon-to-be-former BJ’s headquarters last week.
Three people charged after catalytic converter theft in Westborough
Three people face charges after officers responded to a report of someone attempting to steal a catalytic converter. Read about their arrest.
Retirements, resignations prompt hiring push at Westborough Schools
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Public Schools had hired more than 90 people over the summer in preparation for the upcoming...
Crash shuts down Milk St. near Westborough, Northborough border
Police and firefighters are currently responding to a crash on Milk Street near North Drive, and the road is shut down to one lane.
Hospitals respond to Attorney General’s report on proposed MGB expansion
REGION - A report from state Attorney General Maura Healey last month highlighted elements of the ongoing debate over a proposed Mass General Brigham...
Westborough mulls options for trash, recycling collection
During the Select Board meeting on May 9, the Waste Management Exploratory Committee presented its findings and recommendations.
Westborough man killed in wrong-way crash in Hopkinton
A Westborough man was killed in a fatal crash in Hopkinton. State Police have identified him as Samuel Ibikunle, 72.
School bus drivers may go on strike May 8
Schools in Westborough, Marlborough and Framingham are bracing for a possible strike by school bus drivers next week.
MGB withdraws Westborough expansion plan
Mass General Brigham (MGB) will not be coming to Westborough after it withdrew plans at the state level on Friday.
Westborough Select Board weighs license compliance issues at Route 9 Nissan dealership
Representatives of Westborough’s Nissan dealership apologized last week after they were told their dealership was out of compliance.
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...
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.