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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.

Members of Congregation B'sai Shalom make a difference

Westborough – Ripples - it's all about ripples. That's what motivates Karen Weiner, chair of the Social Action Committee of the B'sai Shalom Synagogue.

Westborough police take the plunge for Special Olympics

Members of the Westborough Police Department took part in a Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics in Massachusetts.

WASA donates to Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

Westborough – Recently, the Westborough Athletic Social Association (WASA) donated $1,000 to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind (GDF) on behalf of Champ,...
Donald T. Tepper Jr.

Donald T. Tepper Jr., 84, of Westborough

Westborough - Longtime resident Donald T. Tepper, Jr., 84, of Westborough passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at home surrounded by his...

Westborough Board of Health to hold flu clinic Nov. 6

Westborough - The Westborough Board of Health will hold a flu vaccination clinic for Westborough children ages 9 through 18 on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from...

Westborough Fire Department responding to crash on 495

WESTBOROUGH - A crash on I-495 prompted an emergency response from both Westborough and Hopkinton on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post by the...

Walking with Others helps small group with big results

By Susan Olsen Orpilla, Contributing Writer Westborough – “People often say the world’s problems are so huge that there is nothing they can do to...

Westborough senior battles illness to play football

Westborough - Alec Rastad really does not want to get sick during football season. This year the Westborough High Rangers started wiping down the locker room and equipment with alcohol wipes, which helps. The trips to the hospital for plasma infusions help, too, but those aren't new – he has been getting those twice a month for his whole life.

Westborough holds 2022 Memorial Day observances

Memorial Day observances got underway in Westborough on Monday morning as the annual Memorial Day parade makes its return.

High school scoreboard: Overtime drama punctuates MIAA quarterfinals

MHS boys hockey, Algonquin girls hockey and SHS girls hockey remain active in their pursuit of a state championship. 

Students recognized for writing

Westborough - The GFWC Westborough Woman's Club has announced two local student winners in the state writing contests. The GFWC of Massachusetts sponsors a...

Work on community center moves forward as project manager named

The Select Board awarded the bid for owner’s project manager to CHA Consulting during its meeting on April 9.

New Westborough librarian reaching out to local teens

Westborough - The area to the left in the front of the Westborough Public Library has always been a designated teen area. A sign on the wall reads “Young Adult” and the shelves are stocked with books by popular YA authors such as J.K. Rowling and John Green. Unfortunately, until recently, most local teens didn’t know it. To change that, the library asked for and received funding for a new teen librarian position.

Memorial Day photo gallery, Westborough 2014

Westborough -Adam and Paula Shapiro, of Perspective Passion Photography, submitted these wonderful photos from the town's Memorial Day commemoration.

Brig. General Kenneth H. Pascoe, 83, formerly of Westborough

January 25, 1931 – December 4, 2014 Westborough – Kenneth H. Pascoe, 83, of Tequesta, Fla. and Laconia, N.H., formerly of Westborough and Watertown, passed...

Westborough Library plans for the future

Westborough - The Westborough Public Library has been taking steps to prepare for future growth and transform it into "a 21st-century library," according to Library Director Maureen Ambrosino.

Westborough Recreation Department thanks Forbes Kirkside Foundation

To the editor: For many years, the Recreation Department has had a Gift Fund set up for receiving charitable tax deductible contributions. This fund and...

High school scoreboard: Marlborough boys hockey continues strong season, Shrewsbury/Westborough girls hockey dominates

REGION - Area teams continued their schedules this past week with a number of big wins and close games. In Hudson, the Hawks girls basketball...

Westborough considers using ARPA funding for Otis St./Rt. 9 safety upgrade

By Dan Miller, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - New funding made available by the recent passage of federal infrastructure legislation could help pay for proposed safety improvements...
Jerome Hartke

Jerome Hartke, 87, of Westborough

Westborough - Jerome Luther “Jerry” Hartke, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2020 in Worcester, MA. Jerry loved his...