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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Westborough seeks ‘Snow Angels’ to help senior citizens this winter

Westborough - The town of Westborough recently announced a new program, “Snow Angels,” that is designed to link physically able residents with senior citizens who are having trouble either financially and/or physically removing snow from their driveways and walks.

Claudette M. Hebb, 73, of Westborough

Westborough - Claudette M. Hebb, 73, of Westborough, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was...

Westborough Players’ Club offers adult dance classes

Westborough – The Westborough Players’ Club is offering a seven-class series of adult (ages 18 and beyond) tap classes on the following dates: Nov....

Harrington wins Westborough Friends of Facing History scholarship

Westborough – Erik Harrington has been named as the recipient of this year's Westborough Friends of Facing History and Ourselves scholarship. The competition was open to Westborough High School (WHS) seniors who took the course "Facing History and Ourselves." Entrants were instructed to explain how taking the class had changed their lives in a positive manner and how they would apply those changes going forth.

Rose Hershenberg, 91

Westborough - Rose (Cohen) Hershenberg, 91, died peacefully Tuesday June 21, 2011, at Westborough Health Care Center. She was the beloved wife of Simon...

Westborough artists exhibit at Boston gallery

Boston - Contemporary Realism: Impressions by Four Boston Artists will be on exhibition through March 27 at Piano Craft Gallery, 793 Tremont St., Boston.

Westborough Library participates in World Book Night

Westborough – The Westborough Public Library is one of 2,300 bookstores and libraries in the country supporting World Book Night (WBN) 2014. On Wednesday,...

WCLT presentation and annual meeting June 5

Westborough - The Westborough Community Land Trust will present Jon Way, PhD, Monday, June 5, at 7 p.m., at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1...

Westborough officials propose 3.6 percent tax increase

Property taxes will go up just over 3 percent for fiscal year (FY) 2013 if the town's proposed budget is approved by voters at Town Meeting. Town Manager Jim Malloy presented the Board of Selectmen with an overview of the entire budget at the board's meeting Jan. 10.

Westborough Spring Festival promises fun for all ages

Westborough - This past winter certainly has not been as bad as the winter of 2010-2011. But with gas prices rapidly rising, everyone is re-thinking their annual getaways. But for one weekend, May 5 and 6, Westborough residents will not have to leave town to have fun.

Schiffman appointed to Westborough Youth Commission

Westborough - Lauren B. Schiffman has recently been appointed to serve on the Westborough Youth Commission. The mission of Westborough Youth and Family Services (WYFS)...

Sheryl A. Weeks, 66, of Westborough

Westborough - Sheryl A. Weeks, 66, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2015 at home. Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of...

Largely routine Town Meeting warrant sparks questions

Westborough--After reviewing the 36-article warrant for the Oct. 20 Fall Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen Sept. 9 said they may revisit the wisdom...

Assabet Valley singers to hold choral concert

Westborough - The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will hold a choral concert with orchestra Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist...

Residents invited to planning forum for Westborough State Hospital property

Westborough - In connection with its planning efforts to determine what residents want for the future use of the former Westborough State Hospital property,...

Committee finalizing plans to subdivide State Hospital property

Westborough - The committee crafting the reuse of the Westborough State Hospital property is poised to ask the Board of Selectmen to designate 36 acres of the property for private development, leaving 54 acres of largely undeveloped land in town hands, much of it set aside as recreational areas and to protect and provide access to Lake Chauncey.

Town Sled Day in Westborough postponed due to extreme cold

Westborough – The Westborough High School Student Council’s town-wide Sledding Day has been postponed to Friday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westborough Country Club golf course, 121 W. Main St. There will be hot chocolate and many winter-themed activities.

Sharon A. Shirley, 73, of Westborough

Westborough - Sharon A. Shirley, 73, of Westborough, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Worcester,...

Arts in Common announces Sept. 27 lineup

Westborough - The Westborough Cultural Council will be hosting the sixth annual “Arts in Common” festival, to be held on the green at Bay...

Locals report student news, Jan. 6 edition

Region - Amanda Winer, of Westborough, was awarded third place in the Binghamton University Alumni Association's 2011 Exemplary Student Award Competition. The award honors...