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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Timothy P. Roth

Timothy P. Roth, 63, of Westborough

Westborough - Timothy P. Roth, 63, of Westborough, died March 2, 2019 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile...

Westborough student wins scholarship from South Street Diner

Westborough - Like many Westborough teens, Brian Pu Ruiz has enjoyed many delicious meals at the South Street Diner. With its varied menu and generous portions, it's the perfect place for a hungry young man to whet his appetite. He enjoys dining there so much that he decided to apply for an annual scholarship the diner grants to a graduating Westborough High School (WHS) senior each year. And much to his delight, his eloquent essay was chosen by the diner's owners, Phyllis Keene and Mark Sullivan, as the 2014 winning entry.

Irene Jolicoeur, 103, of Westborough

Westborough - Irene (Gagnon) Jolicoeur of Westborough, a lovely and lively lady, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at the remarkable age of...

Westborough Senior Center Supporters to host Spring Tea

Westborough - The Westborough Senior Center Supporters is hosting its fourth annual Spring Tea Friday, May 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the Westborough Senior...
Participants on the wildflower walk near Gilmore Pond

Spring flora on display during nature walk

By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer Westborough - On May 22, the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) hosted a New England Wildflower Walk in Libbey/Wilde...

Congregation B’nai Shalom lights new outdoor menorah

WESTBOROUGH - Community members packed the lawn outside Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough Nov. 28 for a special menorah lighting on the first night...

Rotary Club lights downtown Westborough for holidays

Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough continued its tradition to brighten downtown Nov. 30 during the annual Festival of Lights. Festivities began with members of the Westborough High School (WHS) Chorus leading a sing-along of carols.

Veterans Day ceremonies across the region

Across the region, communities will be holding ceremonies to commemorate Veterans Day. Some events begin as early as Nov. 9.
Martina Frank

Martina Frank, 78, of Westborough

Westborough - Martina (McCarthy) Frank, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Tina to all who knew her, was born on...
Culverts at the intersection of of Upton Road and Morse Street will be inspected and possibly replaced with state funding from the Jackstraw Brook Project.

Westborough receives funds for Jackstraw Brook project

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter WESTBOROUGH — Westborough has been awarded $57,500 to fund upgrades along Jackstraw Brook as part of the Department of...

Westborough police chief describes body camera initiative to Diversity Committee

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Having body cameras in the Westborough Police Department will show transparency when officers are doing something right, but...

Prom-A-Palooza Boutique to be at Westborough Public Library April 1

Westborough - Teens looking for a formal dress for a special occasion such as prom, senior ball, or graduation, are invited to come to...

Westborough police log, April 1 edition

Westborough Sunday, March 13 12:54 a.m. Oak St. Suspicious person. 1:53 a.m. Oak St. Disturbance (general). 6:46 a.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general). 11:14 a.m. W Main/Eli Whitney Sts....

Our journey to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro

By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Photographer Westborough  –  In January, Kelly Burneson, along with five members of her family traveled to Africa, climbing to the summit of...

Westborough board and committee vacancies announced

Starting July 1, there will be several Westborough boards and committees with vacancies. Letters of interest are due by June 2.

Westborough selectmen want to give Community Preservation Act another look

Westborough—Though voters have said no in the past, the Board of Selectmen think the time may be right for the town to consider adopting the Community Preservation Act (CPA).

Area Republican town committees to hold straw poll Dec. 3

Region - The Republican town committees of Northborough, Shrewsbury and Westborough will hold a Presidential Straw Poll and Holiday Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 3 at...

Delaine Brown, 86, of Westborough

Westborough - Delaine Brown, 86, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Millbury Health Care Center. She was the wife...
Westborough town icon

No vaccines yet for Westborough residents

Hopkinton to offer appointments for eligible Westborough residents  Westborough – Fire Chief Patrick Purcell released a statement this afternoon regarding the lack of COVID-19 vaccines...

Vera E. Jodrey, 89, of Westborough

Westborough - Vera E. Jodrey, 89, of Westborough, passed away Aug. 24, 2018. Her husband, Robert M. Jodrey, passed away in April 2010. Vera was...