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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.

A taste of “Something BIG” in Westborough

Westborough – Over 200 supporters joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MA/Metrowest to celebrate its fifth annual food and wine-tasting fund-raiser, "A Taste...
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Leonore M. Mathieu, 88

Westborough - Leonore M. "Lee" Mathieu, 88, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, June 22, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was...

Young Westborough bicyclists support cancer research

Westborough - (l to r) Annabelle Semeter, Sophie Boyd and Sadie Cosson, each 5, turn a corner while participating in the third annual Westborough...

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...

A taste of real world for Westborough seniors

It is easy to be under the impression that most seniors spend their final semester of high school writing papers, studying for final exams and perhaps planning a prank or two.

Carole Burnham, 62

Westborough - Carole (Brown) Burnham, 62, of Armstrong Drive, died Friday June 17, 2011, in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her...
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George W. Moroney Jr., 79

Westborough - George W. Moroney Jr., 79, of Westborough and Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., died Saturday June 18, 2011, at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital...

Sen. Scott Brown visits Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough

Westborough - U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R, signs copies of his book, "Against All Odds: My Life of Hardship, Fast Breaks and Second Chances"...

Westborough sewer rates to increase

Westborough – The town's water and sewer rates will be going up in fiscal year (FY) 2012, but not as much as expected - just yet. This news was relayed to the Board of Selectmen at its June 14 meeting by Town Manager Jim Malloy.

Westborough fitness instructor tackles the road for Pan Mass Challenge

By Joan Goodchild Community Reporter Westborough - On many days, you can find fitness instructor Dawn Geoffroy teaching cardio, strength-training, yoga and spinning classes at the...
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Beverly Jean Sullivan

Westborough - Sunday June 12, 2011, Beverly Jean Sullivan passed away peacefully at home after a short illness. She was born in Portland, Maine,...

Westborough entrepreneur uses the power of the sun

Westborough - For months, Westborough residents have looked curiously at the array of glass panels lined up in neat rows in what was formerly a wooded Milk Street lot and wondered at what exactly they were looking.

Robert Z. Shakin, 76

Westborough - Robert Z. Shakin, 76, formerly a resident of Vernon, Conn. for over 40 years, died Sunday June 12, 2011 at his...

EDITORIAL: A puzzling problem – where do towns draw the line?

Region - By law, municipalities must submit a plan for a reorganization of precincts to the state a year after census results are released....

Clifton R. McGlory Jr., 79

Westborough - Clifton R. McGlory Jr.,79, a loving husband, father and grandfather, died Tuesday June 7, 2011 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare - University Hospital...

Westborough selectmen grant site plan extensions

Westborough – At its May 24 meeting the Westborough Board of Selectmen granted site plan extensions to several businesses that are planning to renovate properties in town. Although the extensions were granted willingly, a recent measure passed at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) held May 14 means the board will no longer have to do this for future projects.

Cathy S. Greenberg, 67

Westborough - Cathy S. Greenberg, 67, a beloved wife, mother and Nana, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday May 24, 2011. She was the...

Assabet Valley Juniors enjoy Prom Night

Region – The juniors from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School enjoyed their special evening held at the Sheraton Tara in Framingham.

Kids get a healthy dose of fun in Westborough

Region - Ethan DeCoteau, 8, and his sister, Libby, 6, complete a bouncy ball race across the field while attending the annual...

Biotech businesses welcomed by Westborough

Westborough - Now that Westborough has been approved as a platinum-level Bio-ready town by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, town officials hope the...