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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Open Mic Night at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough

Westborough - Join your host Steve Beckwith tonight, Nov. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., for an Open Mic Night at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18...

Building bike trails healthy for Westborough's economy

Westborough – According to Westborough's Bike and Pedestrian Committee, the town is working hard to expand its bike and pedestrian trails for visitors and...

Rotary Club of Westborough to sponsor seventh annual triathlon

Westborough - The Rotary Club of Westborough, in conjunction with Sun Multisport, is sponsoring the Seventh Annual Westborough Rotary Sprint Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 14....

New Hampshire man arraigned in Westborough woman's death

Dover, N.H. - A Dover, N.H. man was ordered held without bail for allegedly strangling and suffocating a Westborough woman Tuesday, Oct. 9. Seth Mazzaglia, 29, was arraigned via a video connection in the Dover District Court this morning in connection with the death of Westborough native Elizabeth "Lizzi" Marriott. He has been charged with the second degree murder of Marriott, although her body has yet to be found.

Goodman tells local business leaders reason for optimism

Westborough – As the world slowly recovers from the "Great Recession," there is much to be optimistic about, particularly in Massachusetts, according to economic sociologist Michael Goodman. But although there are definite positive signs things are improving, there are still areas, and sectors, of the state and country that are being left behind, he warned. Goodman was the guest speaker at the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Doubletree Hotel Feb. 27. He is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he directs the Master of Public Policy program. He is also a co-editor of "MassBenchmarks," the journal of the Massachusetts economy, published by the UMass Donahue Institute in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

James W. Young, 71, of Westborough

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

Marie L. Yankee, 96, formerly of Centerville and Westborough

Worcester - Marie L. Yankee, 96, formerly of Centerville and Westborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at the Dodge Park Rest Home...

Friends of the Westborough Senior Center to hold auction, membership meeting

Westborough – The Friends of the Westborough Senior Center invite the community to participate in a 50/50 auction, to be held Saturday, Sept....

Westborough officials discuss potential solar panel bylaw

Westborough – As heating and cooling costs continue to rise for homeowners and businesses, more are starting to explore the option of utilizing solar panels. In Westborough alone, three businesses have installed large-scale so-called "solar farms" over the past year. The town's officials don's want to discourage that but do want to ensure, they say, that large-scale ground mounted installations don's impact public safety or scenic, natural or historic resources.

Rotary to host 12th annual Westborough Spring Festival

Westborough – After a long, cold winter, it's time to celebrate spring. And the Rotary Club of Westborough has the perfect occasion to do so – its 12th annual Westborough Spring Festival, which will be held Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. "The Westborough Rotarians are excited about this year's Spring Festival. The event has grown from a Sunday morning event to a full weekend of activities that appeal to all ages. From fishing and running to enjoying a dog show and tasting food from a variety of restaurants – the weekend has something for everyone," said festival Chair Betsy Moquin.

Gibbons Middle School Theatre presents ‘Treasure Island’ Oct. 29 & 30

Westborough - The Gibbons Middle School Theatre students will be presenting an adaptation of Robert Lewis Stephenson's "Treasure Island" Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2...

Westborough resident completes Boston University summer research program

Westborough - Sarah Kalinowski, a resident of Westborough, recently completed a 10-week summer undergraduate research program at Boston University (BU) that concluded with a...

Dreaming of a foggy Christmas

Westborough - Mild temperatures create a foggy tableau over the Sandra Pond Reservoir this morning in Westborough. Photo/Bonnie Adams

Norma H. Viera, 78

Westborough - Norma H. Viera, 78, died Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Claremont, N.H., she...

Westborough businessman to receive Good Scout Award

Westborough - Peter Gardner, president of Curry Printing in Westborough, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Boy Scouts Knox Trail Council’s Good Scout Award. Gardner has served as the president of Curry Printing, which he founded with his two brothers, for 31 years. The company is very involved with nonprofit organizations and serves many nonprofits as customers as well.

Hopkinton woman charged in Westborough crash

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this afternoon: On 4/13/16, at approximately 1:05 PM, the Westborough Police Department responded to 105 W. Main St. for a motor vehicle accident involving a 2001 Ford Explorer and a utility pole. The arriving units found a utility pole snapped in half with wires in the roadway.

Local receives President's Award from Westborough Community Land Trust

Westborough - Bruce Tretter received the President's Award from the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) at its 2012 Annual Meeting. The President's Award recognizes...

Westborough teens to enjoy an evening of free fun at YMCA

Westborough - Westborough Youth & Family Services (WYFS) recently announced its first “What’s Up Tonight” program, an activity program for Westborough teens ages 14 to 18, organized by Westborough Youth Commission teen members to offer casual weekend activities that are low-cost, easily accessible, fun, and substance-free.

Westborough Candidates Forum to be held Feb. 26

Westborough - Candidates for elective office in the town of Westborough will take part in a Candidates Forum to be sponsored by the Westborough...

A ‘night of reflection’ to be held in Westborough

Westborough - In Your Shoes, a non-profit organization working to contribute time, talents, and monetary resources to those in the Westborough community who are...