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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Selectmen to revisit 61A review process

Westborough—The Board of Selectmen April 26 voted to pass on the town’s option to purchase a small parcel of land being taken out of the 61A agricultural tax exemption program, but also made plans to revisit how they review such options in the future.

Three to vie for two Westborough selectmen spots

By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor Westborough – At this point, it appears that the only contested race in this year's Annual Town Election will be...

Leonard E. Anderson, 78, of Westborough

Westborough - Leonard E. Anderson, 78, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. He...

Westborough boys tennis opens playoffs with win over King Philip

The WHS boys tennis team swept its way into the next round of the state championship tournament on Monday with a win over King Phillip.

Cold Harbor puts finishing touches on new facility

Pending a final inspection, Cold Harbor Brewing Co. could open its new Otis Street location as soon as the weekend of Aug. 5.

Nature lover and ecologist elected new head of Westborough Land Trust

Westborough - An ecologist by trade, a nature lover by choice, Scott Shumway's transition into his newly elected position as president of the Westborough Community Land Trust was a natural one. Though the task of preserving land in a rapidly growing community might seem formidable to some, Shumway welcomed the opportunity to protect the things that he has always held close to his heart.

Douglas A. Gravlin Jr., 63, of Westborough

Westborough - Douglas A. Gravlin Jr., 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. He was the husband of Sharon...

Reassessment of Westborough properties is complete

Westborough - The Board of Assessors has recently completed a reassessment of all property values within the town in an effort to equalize assessments...

Nominations sought for Westborough High Athletics Hall of Fame

Westborough – Westborough High School (WHS) Athletics is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Athletics Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted in the...

Hastings celebrates Cultural Fair with music, dance and exhibits

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Hundreds of students and their families from the Elsie A. Hastings Elementary School attended the school’s Cultural Fair...

Edwin A. Heckman, 85, formerly of Westborough

Bayonet Point, Fla. - Edwin A. Heckman, 85, of Bayonet Point, Fla., formerly of Westborough, passed away April 8, 2017. He was born March...

Forum held to discuss 495/MetroWest Compact priorities

Westborough – A number of local government officials, representatives from municipal groups and interested members of the public gathered June 15 at Westborough High School to discuss a number of issues facing the 37 municipalities in the Interstate-495 corridor region.

Malloy to step down as Westborough Town Manager

Will serve in that capacity in Lexington By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – After nearly 10 years as Westborough’s Town Manager, James Malloy plans to step...

Free children’s concert at St. Stephen’s Church

Westborough - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 3 John St., will hold free children’s concert Monday, Dec. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Children's musicians Nick Deysher...

Shrewsbury softball beats Westborough in late-season game

A late softball season matchup ended in a 10-3 Shrewsbury win over Westborough on Wednesday in Westborough.

Westborough Girl Scout presents opioid awareness and Narcan presentation to earn Gold Award

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury/Westborough – Shrewsbury High School senior Amber Ali is a busy girl.  As she eagerly awaits those all-important college...

Westborough in discussion for commuter shuttle

Westborough – For those in Westborough looking for an alternative to driving their own cars into Boston, the MBTA's commuter rail on Smith Parkway is a great alternative. But if one wishes to take the train into Westborough and then travel to a local business, there are only a few options to get them to their destination. They must have someone pick them up or call a taxi.

Dukakis to speak at Westborough Democratic Town Committee meeting

Westborough – Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis will be the guest speaker at the Westborough Democratic Town Committee meeting Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. As part of his talk, Dukakis will be sharing tales from his political career as governor of Massachusetts for three terms and then as the Democratic nominee for president in 1988.

Westborough BOH, Fire Department announce sharps disposal

Westborough – The Westborough Board of Health and the Westborough Fire Department have announced that residents may bring used sharps (hypodermic needles, lancets, etc.)...

Emery and Edinberg win seats on Board of Selectmen

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough –  Political newcomer Allen Edinberg received the most votes (614) in the race for Westborough Board of Selectmen in the...