WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Westborough – The Board of Selectmen discussed the possible ramifications of a $4 million Proposition 2-1/2 "underride" at its March 1 meeting at the request of one local resident. But that discussion was curtailed for a few minutes when the proponent of that proposal, Len Mead, got into a heated argument with the board and was escorted out of the room by Police Chief Alan Gordon.

Westborough – Dave Dyson, master pressman, from Worcester, has recently joined the team at Curry Printing to operate its new Komori Lithrone half-size perfector...

Westborough – Officials from the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School (AVRTS) attended the Board of Selectmen's Feb. 28 meeting to ask for its support for funding for a major repair project at the school.

Westborough - Eugenie M. F. Boutilier, 97, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 at the Kindred Transitional Care...

Westborough - Anna E. Brown, 91, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. She was the wife of...

Westborough - Keamy Eye & Laser Centre, 24 Lyman St., Suite 130, Westborough, will host a Cosmetic Open House Wednesday, May 4. Two educational question-and-answer sessions highlighting Thermi Tight for Skin Tightening from head to toe will be featured at 12:30-2 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. RSVP is required by calling 508-836-8733. Complimentary consultations can also be booked that day.

Westborough – It's not easy to operate a business anywhere nowadays and that is certainly true in Massachusetts. But if several Republican lawmakers have their way, there will be regulatory changes made that will make it easier for companies to function and thrive in the commonwealth.

Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough's plans to donate exercise equipment to the town for use at the Veterans Freedom Park has hit a snag. At a Planning Board meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 2 to discuss the donation, town officials and abutters noted that they were opposed to the plan at this time.

Westborough--As they finalized for the warrant Saturday, March 14 Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted against supporting the only citizens petition slated to be taken up by voters.

Westborough - The culmination of Westborough’s 300th anniversary year will be a “Grande Parade” on Sunday, Sept. 10 beginning at 1 p.m. Grand marshals for the much anticipated event will be two very familiar and well-respected women– Lydia Goldblatt and Kristine Allen. Both have served on numerous town boards, including years on the Board of Selectmen, and both have given much of their time over the years volunteering with nonprofit organizations in the town.

Westborough – The Westborough High School (WHS) Center Stage Theater Company will present the musical “Pippin” Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March...

Westborough – Over the past two years, dozens of local men and women have taken part in an initiative to help bring joy – in the form of a bright, colorful dress – to some of the poorest girls in the world.

Westborough - Catherine L. (Quirk) Ten Eyck, 86, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester...

By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Westborough - Westborough School Superintendent Amber Bock reviewed the School Department articles that will be on the March Town Meeting...

Westborough - Printed copies of street listings, zoning bylaws and the town's zoning map will cost a little more to buy from the Town Clerk's office.

Westborough - In just a few weeks, over 100 businesses and 1,300 visitors are expected to converge at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough for the annual Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. The expo, now in its 23rd year, will be held Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the hotel's 5400 Computer Drive location.

Westborough - Westborough Senior Center Supporters (WSCS) will host a potluck lunch Thursday, Sept. 21, from 12-2 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road. Entertainment will be provided by pianist Jim Duncan. The cost is $3. Reservations by Tuesday, Sept. 19, by calling 508-366-3000. 

Westborough – The public is invited to join Westborough Community Land Trust’s Marge Fisher to catch a lovely autumn view of Gilmore Pond Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1:30-3 p.m. Then the group will walk a new trail through wooded uplands and along stone walls to see the fall foliage in the Libbey/Wile forest before looping back.

Westborough - The town of Westborough has been charging substantially less for plumbing and gas fees than surrounding communities. As a result, Building Commissioner Tin Htway presented a proposal to the selectmen at their July 12 meeting that would raise those fees to be more in line with what other towns are charging. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to approve the proposal.

Westborough - (l to r) Rabbi Michoel Green and Selectman Denny Drewry light the torch to illuminate the nine-foot menorah at the annual Hanukkah...