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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Russell H. Nordwell, 89, of Westborough

Westborough - Russell H. Nordwell, 89, of Westborough, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at the Coleman House in Northborough. He was the husband...

Students learn about the business world at Career Expo

On March 21, dozens of high school students learned about careers in several fields at the second annual Career Expo.

Tatnuck Bookseller honored as number one local bookstore

Westborough – Tatnuck Bookseller Gift Gallery and Café was recently named as the number one local bookstore in two readers’ choice award polls. The bookstore...

Westborough Town Moderator to hold Open Forum

Westborough – Town Moderator John Arnold will be hosting an Open Forum discussion with any resident who wants to discuss ways officials can improve...
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Westborough names temporary vaccine clinic coordinator

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Fire Department Captain Brian Roberts was named Westborough’s vaccine clinic coordinator for six months, April 2. The Board of...

Sylvia M. Moro, 96, of Westborough

Westborough - Sylvia M. Moro, 96, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Westborough Healthcare. She was the wife of the...

Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation announces two new board members

Westborough - Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation has announced the addition of a marketing firm executive and a nonprofit attorney to its board of directors....

Westborough High grad earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Westborough – Westborough High School graduate Catherine DeSai recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project, Help for the Developmentally Disabled. A...

Westborough selectmen hear CSX update

Westborough – On June 28, the Board of Selectmen held what Chair Lydia Goldblatt called one of many public hearings in Westborough regarding the development of a bulk transfer facility proposed by CSX Transportation Inc. and its transfer affiliate, TRANSFLO Terminal Services.

Westborough Lions offer free health screenings at Senior Center

Westborough - The Westborough Lions Club will offer free health screenings to the public with the arrival of the Sightmobile at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road, Friday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHS alum journeys to Alaska to study effects of climate change

By Nicholas Smaldone, Contributing Writer Westborough - While the highest levels of government continue to debate the best way to tackle climate change at the...

Five things to know for the upcoming week

April 22 marks Earth Day, and communities in the area are planning cleanups. Also SPD will hold Autism Awareness Touch-a-Truck.

Town Clerk’s office staff gets into the ‘1717’ spirit

Westborough – Those visitors needing to attend to business in the Town Clerk’s office at the Westborough Town Hall on Friday mornings this year will be greeted as usual by the friendly and professional staff. But what might catch those visitors off guard are the outfits Town Clerk Wendy Mickel, Assistant Town Clerk Deborah Ledoux and Administrative Assistant Susan Bush will be wearing.
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Donna A. Pasqualetti, 73, of Westborough

Westborough - Donna A. Pasqualetti, 73, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the UMass Memorial Campus. She was the...

Westborough DPW to offer saplings first-come, first-served April 27

Westborough - The town of Westborough's Department of Public Works will distribute 50 Colorado blue spruce saplings to town residents in obervance of Arbor...

Westborough police log, Jan. 21 edition

Westborough Wednesday, Jan. 5 12:28 a.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint. 4:35 a.m. South St. Well-being check. 11:05 a.m. Lyman St. Larceny. 1:13 p.m. Homestead Blvd. Vandalism. 3:48 p.m. W...

Westborough to raise plumbing, gas fees

Westborough - The town of Westborough has been charging substantially less for plumbing and gas fees than surrounding communities. As a result, Building Commissioner Tin Htway presented a proposal to the selectmen at their July 12 meeting that would raise those fees to be more in line with what other towns are charging. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to approve the proposal.

Board of Health issues statement about tuberculosis

In response to growing concerns about tuberculosis cases, the Board of Health issued a statement on Monday, Feb. 19.

Westborough police log, Dec. 31 edition

Westborough Wednesday, Dec. 15 1:29 a.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint. 9:25 a.m. Hopkinton Rd. Accident property damage. 10:49 a.m. Computer Dr. Well-being check. 2:38 p.m. South/Denny Sts. Road/tree. 7:03...

Westborough Civic Club makes donation to BORO Program

WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Civic Club recently donated $500 to the BORO Program, to help support social activities for the BORO’s students. Civic Club members...