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Westborough kids graduate…Westborough parents celebrate
Westborough – The Westboro House of Pizza will be donating food for Project Graduation, a celebration for Westborough High School seniors that will be held at Teamworks in Northborough following the school’s graduation ceremony Saturday, June 4.
Westborough voters approve $89.1 million operating budget
Westborough – Voters approved the $89.1 million fiscal year (FY) 2012 operating budget for the town at the March 17 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) but not before hearing from residents who questioned many of the line items. Several residents also implored town officials and their fellow voters to use fiscal restraint.
Westborough 2022 municipal election results
WESTBOROUGH - Westborough has shared results from Tuesday’s municipal elections, noting low turnout in a year with no contested races.
Just over 650 registered voters...
Joan Antonio, 79, of Westborough
Westborough - Joan Marie Antonio, born July 14, 1940, a lifelong resident of Westborough, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Sept. 17,...
Westborough Police awarded grant to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety
Westborough – The Westborough Police Department was recently awarded a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and...
Westborough police investigating residential break-ins
The Westborough Police Department is asking for the community’s help following two residential break-ins.The first break-in on Harvey Lane ...
Westborough woman dedicates custom pet work to charity
Westborough - Sitting in front of her DynaVox voice synthesizer, Kate Atchue readily answers questions about her dog and cat beds and her work with charity. The touchscreen machine enables her to speak with clarity and charm. At age 9, Atchue suffered the stroke-like effects of an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in her cerebellum, which rendered her unable to speak.
Westborough to build second monument to honor Revolutionary War soldiers
Historian says existing plaque contains errors, omissions
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – To set the record straight and “properly commemorate Westborough’s substantial contribution” when...
Helena K. Engberg, 94, of Westborough
Westborough - Helena K. Engberg, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at Whitney Place in Westborough.
Helena was born Oct. 21, 1922 in...
Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center
An effort to increase the town’s housing stock could mean significant improvements to the Westborough Shopping Center located on Lyman Street.
CARFIT program for seniors to be held in Westborough
Region - Home Instead Senior Care of Northborough and Natick is sponsoring a CARFIT program for area seniors in conjunction with the Westborough Council...
Westborough 300th Anniversary Committee’s 1717 Shoppe opens for business
Westborough - Just in time for holiday shopping, the Westborough 300th Anniversary Committee has opened The 1717 Shoppe in the Westborough Shopping Plaza at 18 Lyman St. Tucked in the corner between the Westborough Art and Frame Emporium and Supercuts, the 7,000-square foot shop features Westborough commemorative items, an art gallery, book corner, event space, and a variety of consignment items by artisans connected to Westborough. Payments are accepted in the form of cash and check.
Westborough Girl Scouts remain active during pandemic
Westborough - Though in-person Girl Scout activities are presently suspended, Westborough Girl Scouts have found ways to remain active. Westborough has 25 troops, with...
WCLT scholarships awarded
Westborough - In its 20th anniversary year, the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) awarded two $1,000 scholarships and two honorable mentions to graduating Westborough...
Hundredth Town Chorus seeks women singers for fall season
Westborough - The Hundredth Town Chorus of Westborough is looking for new members. Women of all voices, all ages, and all parts are invited...
Wendell Hayward II, 88, of Westborough
Westborough - Wendell Frank Hayward II, 88, of Flanders Road, Westborough, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Ocala, Fla.
Born Feb. 27, 1929 in Framingham,...
Norma Plummer, 92, of Westborough
Westborough - Norma Plummer, 92, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.
Born...
Three vie for two three-year terms on Westborough Board of Selectmen
Westborough – There will be several contested races for Westborough voters to consider when they go to the polls Tuesday, March 2 for the...
Rummage sale Oct. 7-8 at FUMC Westborough
Westborough - The United Methodist Women and Appalachian Service Project Team from First United Methodist Church, Westborough, will hold their annual rummage...
In Your Shoes Polar Plunge planned for Dec. 3 at Westborough's Lake Chauncy
Westborough - The 3rd annual In Your Shoes Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Lake Chauncy...