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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Nomination papers available for Westborough Town Election

WESTBOROUGH – The town clerk’s office has announced that the Annual Town Election will take place on March 12, 2024. Nomination papers are now available...

Westborough Community Chorus cancels spring play

Westborough - In the interest and safety of its members and the public, the Westborough Community Chorus Inc. has cancelled its spring concert scheduled...

Letter to the Editor: Successful Westborough Scanning Day preserves local history

On Feb. 4, the Westborough Public Library held its first-ever Scanning Day, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Friends of the Westborough Public Library.

Former Westborough Olympians heading to Sochi's Winter Games

Westborough - Two former Olympians and Westborough High School graduates will be heading to Sochi to help support members of Team USA during the winter games. Luger Ashley Hayden Walden and skier Nikki Stone will be headed to Russia in February.

Hockey player Brown to promote inspiring story at Tatnuck

Westborough – Matt Brown, a young hockey player who was paralyzed in a 2010 high school game, has written an inspiring story, “Line Change,”...

Girl Scouts earn Silver Award for ‘Read to Furry Friends’

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Westborough - Three eighth-grade Girl Scout Cadets from Troop 41601, Meredith Swanson, Katelyn McCarthy and Joshika Prabhugee recently earned the...

Designer Jewelers – Westborough store features fine jewelry, watches, custom design

What does Designer Jewelers specialize in? “We offer a complete range of jewelry, but engagement rings are our strongest line,” said Derek Varriale, owner of the jewelry business his father started in 1969 in downtown Westborough. The retailer moved to the Westborough Shopping Center in 1979.

John E. Conway, 76, of Westborough

Westborough - John E. “Jack” Conway, 76, of Westborough, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester. He was...

Selectmen discuss pedestrian crossing flag program

Westborough – Selectmen discussed the possibility of instituting a pedestrian crossing flag program in Westborough during their Oct. 8 meeting.

Marlborough boys basketball defeats Westborough

The Marlborough boys varsity basketball team defeated the Westborough Rangers 55-53 on their home court Dec. 16. 

Performance helps show kids science can be fun

Westborough - The Sciencetellers visited the Westborough Public Library July 21 to perform their show, "Dragons & Dreams: The Science of Fire & Ice." The New Jersey- based group visits children in schools, libraries, festivals and other gatherings to present an interactive show featuring storytelling, comedy, and science experiments.

Westborough proposes MBTA zoning districts

The town is proposing three districts to comply with the MBTA’s zoning requirements for multifamily housing.

New warning system aims to reduce truck-bridge collisions

Westborough - In the latest effort to address the ongoing problem of large trucks attempting to pass under the low railroad bridge on Route...

‘The rise of hate’ to be addressed in programs sponsored by Congregation B’nai Shalom

Westborough – In response to the growing rise of hate in the U.S., Congregation B’nai Shalom (CBS) is hosting two programs this November. On...

Westborough’s Mill Pond School meets ‘Challenge for Change’

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Westborough - After attending a special program in October, called The Power of Hope, with guest speaker Gabriel Bol Deng, several...

Westborough 45 and Over Softball League seeking players

Westborough - The 45 and over Westborough Men’s Softball League is once again preparing for another exciting season. Any able-bodied or not-so-able-bodied man 45...

Westborough celebrates ‘Festival of the Lights’

Westborough - As a light snow fell, residents and town officials gathered Dec. 21 at the rotary to celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah with the lighting of a nine-foot public menorah. The annual event is hosted by Chabad of Westborough. A greeting was offered to those in attendance by Rabbi Michoel Green, who thanked the town’s public safety officers for their support. He also thanked the Rotary Club of Westborough, who annually put up holidays lights on the rotary and in the downtown area.
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Westborough Annual Town Meeting postponed until May 15

By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Westborough Board of Selectmen voted to postpone Annual Town Meeting until...
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Charles B. Kittredge, 87, of Westborough

Westborough - Charles B. “Charlie” Kittredge, 87, of Westborough and formerly of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022 at UMASS Memorial...

Spring Dinner Concert to be held at Westborough High School

Westborough - The Westborough High School (WHS) Choral Music Department will present the 2014 Spring Dinner Concert Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at...