WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Region - Governor Deval Patrick released a statement Feb. 27 that outlined details via an online map, he said, that demonstrates "in real terms,...

Marlborough - Marlborough Savings Bank will be celebrating its fifth year at its Westborough location Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15. Patrons are...

Westborough - Three candidates are in contention for the two, three-year term seats on the Westborough? Board of Selectmen. Voters will make their choices...

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

Westborough - Musicians from four area churches will perform their annual concert at the Congregational Church of Westborough to celebrate Black History Month on...

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 2/17.13, at approximately 12:43 AM, Officer Brian Massey was informed by the employees...

Westborough - Tatnuck Bookseller will be hosting two events during the February school vacation week. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. Dave...

Westborough – The Board of Selectmen heard members of the Planning Board outline their plans regarding medical marijuana facilities and cultivation in town during its Feb. 12 meeting. Planning Board Chairman Lester Hensley and Town Planner Jim Robbins both appeared before the board to highlight the reasons why they have endorsed Article 16 - which seeks to completely disallow the use of medical marijuana treatment, dispensing facilities and cultivation in the town of Westborough - on the upcoming Annual Town Meeting (ATM) warrant.

Westborough – The Board of Selectmen voted at its Jan. 22 meeting not to exercise its option to buy eight acres of farmland that a local business wants to use for a solar farm.

Westborough - Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary Richard Davey highlighted a $12 million infrastructure investment proposal for Westborough and Southborough Jan. 30 as part of a larger statewide spending plan aimed at job growth and economic development.

Westborough - The Worcester Writers Collaborative will be hosting the Warm Hearts Children's Book Drive at the Westborough Public Library Feb. 10 from 1:30...

Westborough – It's been said that often one's own advice is the hardest for one to take. And sometimes fate must intervene in order for that advice to be taken seriously. For David Russo, this is certainly true.

Westborough – Although her life was tragically cut short last fall, the memory of Lizzi Marriott will live on, thanks to a fund set up by her family, the Lizzi Marriott Intrepid Explorer Fund. Lizzi, a 2010 graduate of Westborough High School, was a student at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) studying marine biology when she was allegedly killed by a New Hampshire man in October 2012. Her body has not yet been found.

Westborough - On Jan. 19, members of the First United Methodist Church, teamed up with members of St. Luke's Parish to host the fifth Annual Appalachian Service Project (ASP) Chili Challenge. The fundraiser, which drew a crowd of more than 125, took place at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Proceeds from the evening, which topped $2,000, will help approximately 84 students (from both churches) participating in ASP this July.

Westborough – The town's state legislators met with the Board of Selectmen at the board's Jan. 22 meeting to discuss a number of issues ranging from Gov. Deval Patrick's proposed fiscal year 2014 budget, sales versus personal taxes, funding formulas and gun safety control measures.

Westborough - On Jan. 31, She's a Gem Boutique, 21 South St., Westborough, and the Women of St. Luke's (WOSL) will team up for their third annual Dress for Success/Worcester benefit. The free event, "Best Face Forward" (BFF), will be held in the atrium adjacent to She's A Gem Boutique from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Westborough – Four candidates, including two incumbents, will be vying for two spots on the Board of Selectmen in this year's Annual Town Election to be held Tuesday, March 5.

Westborough - On Jan. 4 and 5, women gathered in the event room at Tatnuck Bookseller to participate in "Empowering the Girls We Love: Personal Training 101," a self-defense and safety training course offered through SAM Programs.

To the editor: The deadline for submitting paperwork to be on the local election ballot has come and gone and there are two vacancies to...

Westborough - Senior Girl Scout Troops 30635 and 30555 and their adult chaperones will host a Valentine's Day Babysitting Fundraiser Saturday, Feb.? 9, from...