WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Westborough - Construction of Gurdwara Sahib, the New England Sikh Study Circle’s new temple being built on Flanders Road in Westborough, is targeted for completion by Labor Day 2016. Delays since construction began in March 2014 have been caused by last winter’s heavy snow, and the discovery of significant ledge at the site, which necessitated additional fundraising to pay for blasting, according to Building Committee Chair Sukhjinder Singh Bajwa. The outer shell of the building is now complete.

Westborough - Beatrice H. Guldner, 104, of Lyman Street, Westborough, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 after a brief illness. Beatrice was a member...

Westborough - Cumberland Farms plans to move its corporate headquarters from Framingham to its existing distribution facility on Flanders Road, contingent upon Town Meeting voters approving a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement with the convenience store chain.

Westborough - Do you wonder what kind of snakes might be living nearby? “Snakes of New England and the World” is your chance to...

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer Westborough/Shrewsbury - The Westborough and Shrewsbury public libraries have started a friendly competition. From now until March 15, both...

Westborough - The Westborough Public Library, Westborough Youth & Family Services, and Westborough High School invite interested community members to become certified in Youth...

Westborough - James W. Young, 71, longtime resident of Westborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 after a...

Westborough - Staci Colby has always had a love for animals. Twenty-five years ago, she adopted a cat from the MetroWest Humane Society and, at that time, decided to become a foster owner. She became heavily involved with that organization and she served on the Board of Directors for 20 years before recently resigning.

Westborough – Beth M. Whitman of Westborough grieved the loss of three loved ones within five years. Her story of loss and renewal is chronicled in the memoir “Bouncing Back: Recreate Your Life.”

Westborough - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital and Wegmans invite the public to attend a free community education program, “Eating for a Healthy Heart,” Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 12 p.m. at Whittier, 150 Flanders Road, Westborough. Wegmans’ Executive Chef Arlo Trainor will demonstrate one of their new cooking techniques of Chinese veggies and sauce “Wok Hay” style or breath of the Wok.

Westborough – During his life, Howard K. (Pete) Fay Jr. served his hometown and country with a quiet humble dignity, never seeking the spotlight. Throughout his 90 years, he only left Westborough once, at age 19, for an extended period – to serve in the U.S. Army for two years during World War II. Twice wounded while serving with the 34th Infantry Division, Fay received numerous medals and accolades for his bravery, including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star (Meritorious Service), Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with four battle stars, among others.

Westborough – The Westborough Senior Center Supporters (WSCS) are hosting a Cherry Pie and Ice Cream Social in honor of Presidents Day on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Dennis Fenton will also be leading a sing-a-long.

“My earliest basketball memory was my first year of travel basketball in fifth grade. My dad and Mr. (Jim) Fitzgerald were my coaches and we won the championship game. ... That was when I really knew I liked the sport.”

Westborough - The Friends of Westborough, Inc., recently donated to the Pastoral Counseling Centers of Massachusetts. The donation will be used for financial aid for...

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

Westborough – Each February the Westborough Public Library’s "Can Your Fines" program offers patrons who have late library materials a way to settle their fines, not with money, but rather with nonperishable items that are then donated to the Westborough Food Pantry.

Westborough - Merton R. Marshall, 77, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at the Coleman House in Northborough. He was the husband of the...

Westborough - Charles W. Decker, 84, of Westborough, formerly of Marlborough and Dennis, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family....

Westborough - Westborough’s annual Town Election will take place Tuesday, March 1. Those who wish to seek elected office in the town should contact...

Westborough – A monthly divorce workshop, Second Saturdays Central Mass, will hold its first meeting Saturday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Corridor 9 Chamber of Commerce, 30 Lyman St., #6, in Westborough. It is geared to woman of all ages and backgrounds who are contemplating or going through divorce.