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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.

Local students to perform at cello festival

Westborough-The 13th annual concert of the Vivaldi Cello Festival Orchestra will be Saturday, May 25, in the Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School auditorium, 20...

Girl Scouts offer holiday babysitting

Westborough - Westborough Girl Scout troop 30633 is offering babysitting Saturdays, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $6...

Blood drive to be held in memory of Westborough teen

Westborough – A blood drive will be held in memory of Westborough resident Corinne Sciarappa on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4...

Westborough Rangers celebrate ‘Week of Lights’

Westborough – Every other year, Westborough High School celebrate with a Week of Lights.  The school brings in portable lights to illuminate the turf field...

Hopkinton beats Westborough volleyball in state championship

WESTBOROUGH - An otherwise undefeated season ended for the Westborough girls volleyball team, Nov. 20, with a loss to Hopkinton in the MIAA Division...

Westborough's Chapel of the Cross welcomes new lead pastor

Westborough - Chapel of the Cross, 160 Flanders Rd., has filled the position of lead pastor with Texas-born Derek Duncan. Duncan has be the pastor at churches in Oklahoma City, Seattle and, most recently, Indianapolis.

Shrewsbury retiree exercises volunteerism at Boroughs Y

Shrewsbury/Westborough – Dr. Judy Eaton of Shrewsbury joined the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough almost 10 years ago while preparing to semi-retire from her work as a psychiatrist. Now, she’s fully retired and volunteers for causes including the LIVESTRONG® program for cancer survivors and caregivers at the Boroughs Y.

Westborough selectmen approve reduced hours for Historical Commission secretary

Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen supported cutting the Historical Commission secretary's hours, but it's a smaller cut than Town Manager Jim Malloy had originally proposed. At its meeting Feb. 25, the board voted 3-2 to support funding 15 hours per month for the secretary as proposed by Selectman Timothy Dodd.

Westborough Civic Club relocates its 42nd tree sale

Westborough – For many years, the go-to spot for numerous Christmas tree shoppers has been the former Tufts Machine Company parking lot in Westborough. This holiday season, however, the Westborough Civic Club is hopeful that longtime supporters will travel a half mile east for its 42nd annual tree sale at the new location: Elsie A. Hastings Elementary School front lawn, 111 E. Main St.

Westborough Arts in Common returns Oct. 1

Arts in Common will feature juried artisans, live bands and performers, community art activities and food trucks at its annual event.

Armstrong students celebrate Arbor Day, thanks to DPW

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Students in the kindergarten classes at the J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School were recently offered a tangible way...
Katelyn O’Brien, Photo/submitted

O’Brien joins Westborough’s Economic Development Committee

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – As municipalities face more and more competition, not only within their own region, but also out of state,...

Westborough Youth and Family Services now offering free depression screenings

Westborough - Westborough Youth and Family Services (WYFS) will be offering a free, confidential, online depression screening to Westborough residents starting now and continuing...

Westborough organizations offer support to Jewish community

Submitted by Westborough Connects and The Rotary Club of Westborough Westborough - The events of last week left many of us wondering how we can come...
The Hyatt siblings – Ethan, 7, and Julia, 5 – get souvenir sunglasses at the Westborough July 4th Planning Committee booth. Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Westborough celebrates hot, humid July 4th kickoff

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Westborough – After getting rained out for two consecutive years, the Westborough July 4th Block Party returned on a...

Westborough holiday store aims to help families this year with different model

By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer  Westborough - With the holiday season underway, many of us have had to reimagine our celebrations. The same goes for...

Westborough police log, Sept. 10 edition

Westborough Wednesday, Aug. 25 12:00 a.m. W Main St. Well-being check. 3:16 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 3:29 a.m. Computer Dr. Suspicious auto. 12:32 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Suspicious activity. 1:40...

R. Charles Boone, 67, 33-year member of the Westborough Police Department

Westborough - R. Charles Boone, 67, of Ft. Myers, Fla., formerly of Westborough and Northborough, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 in Florida. Charlie...

Three people charged after catalytic converter theft in Westborough

Three people face charges after officers responded to a report of someone attempting to steal a catalytic converter. Read about their arrest.

Atanasova, Nikolov family welcome new member

Westborough – Ekaterina D. Atanasova and Nikola K. Nikolov of South Street, Westborough, are proud to announce the birth of their son,...