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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Stay in the know with Westborough’s latest updates. From breaking news to essential local updates, we’re your reliable source in Westborough, MA. Trust our newspaper for in-depth community insights and timely information. Your go-to for staying informed.

Hundredth Town Chorus celebrates 75th with song

HTC is supported, in part, by grants from the Westborough and Northborough cultural councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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Westborough Historical Society offers programs

The Westborough Historical Society will host the following programs. For information, visit www.westboroughhistory.org.

Relocation among next steps for Westborough Public Library project

Now that funding to cover the design costs has been approved, the Westborough Public Library is getting ready for the next phase.

Time to ‘Unplug’ and have some fun in Westborough

From May 5-11, residents will have a chance to step away from the screen, put away the phone, and discover what’s available in town with “Westborough Unplugs.”

Westborough library director Amyot to step down

Maureen Amyot will be stepping down as director of the Westborough Public Library to become the director for the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners.

Westborough DPW to conduct tree work as part of Arbor Day

At the March 12, 2024 meeting, the Select Board signed the Arbor Day proclamation acknowledging that National Arbor Day.

Westborough Soldiers’ Monument commemorates those who died in the Civil War

Today, the Soldiers’ Monument still stands at the center of Memorial Cemetery; the fountain is maintained by the Westborough Garden Club.

Church moving in to East Main Street space

A former office building at 85 E. Main St. in the town of Westborough is now part of the Mission of Grace Church.

Westborough’s stormwater fee to take effect July 1

After more than two years of development, the town of Westborough's Stormwater Utility will take effect on July 1.

Bowman Conservation Area footbridge closes

The footbridge at the Bowman Conservation Area, at the base of Upton Road, has been closed until further notice.
Anglers gather on the banks of Sandra Pond.

Civic Club to sponsor fishing challenge

The Civic Club will hold its annual fishing challenge on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minuteman Park, 91 Upton Road.

Westborough Garden Club presents program on delphiniums

The Westborough Garden Club will present “Queen of the Border (Delphinium)” on Wednesday, April 24, at the Westborough Senior Center,.

Improvements work continues on Mass. Pike/Rt. 495 interchange

Work has continued on Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Route 495/Massachusetts Turnpike project in Hopkinton and Westborough.

Two Westborough firefighters graduate from academy

Two Westborough firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program.

Gov. Healey visits lithium-ion battery manufacturer in Westborough

On Tuesday, April 16, Governor Maura Healey and Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao visited Ascend Elements on Flanders Road.

Westborough imposes sewer moratorium

It’s official – Westborough will have a sewer moratorium for the next year following a Select Board meeting April 9.

An exciting Marathon Monday at The Willows at Westborough

While thousands participated in the 128th Boston Marathon, the 2nd Willows Marathon concluded in Westborough. 

Food drive helps Westborough Food Pantry keep up with demand

Dozens of bags lined the second floor of the Westborough Food Pantry on April 6 as part of Appalachia Service Project's food drive.

Westborough three-sport athlete Kate Sams is ‘every coach’s dream’

“I hope she just stays involved. She’s a great teammate. She’s talented. Whatever Kate pours her mind into, she’s going to be happy.”

Repair Café returns to Westborough Library

The Repair Café will return to the Westborough Public Library on April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the library and Rotary Club.