WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Westborough - Over the past few years, knitting has become a popular, almost trendy hobby. Although a group of knitters, all of whom live at the Willows Retirement Community in Westborough enjoy the hobby, they do not do it for the mere pleasure of creation. Rather, these ladies have a mission – to make hats and mittens for children in need.

Westborough - The Westborough Cultural Council (WCC) formally awarded 2012 grants to 13 local organizations from Westborough and surrounding towns Jan. 18 in a ceremony held at the Central One Federal Credit Union.

Westborough – In these difficult economic times, towns are struggling to find new sources of revenue. One option Westborough is considering is placing advertisements...

Westborough - While a student at Boston University studying engineering, Michael Fitzpatrick purchased and renovated several properties in South Boston. After graduating, he moved to Marblehead, where he remodeled old historic homes and began making cabinets. Then in 2004, he entered the North Bennet Street School's two-year full-time cabinet and furniture program and, at the same time, opened a furniture shop next to the Boston Design Center with a group of fellow grads.

Westborough - Westborough Girl Scout Troop 30508 recently met with Christina Papadopoulos from Westborough DPW to learn about storm water pollution. The girls did...

The Board of Selectmen approved budgets for three of the town's departments – Police, Fire and Public Works (DPW) - at the board's Jan. 24 meeting. This was done in preparation for the Saturday, March 17, Annual Town Meeting (ATM).

Westborough - Trish Reske is a mother of four, a humanitarian, an award-winning freelance writer, a business owner and an eight-time Boston Marathon runner. On Monday, April 16, she will hit the pavement again, running alongside 28 other teammates from the "Alzheimer's Association Run for the Memory" in the 113th Boston Marathon.

Westborough – Joseph Marino is 5 years old - a rough and tumble kid, according to his mother, Corrie. He has a special friend named Ryan, who's a year younger. The boys met on the first day they attended preschool over a year ago and became buddies. But playing with Ryan requires special skills. Joseph has to be careful not to touch Ryan and to be extra gentle because Ryan was born with a skin condition known as junctional epidermolysis bullosa (EB).

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...

Westborough - Westborough Girl Scouts recently received a plaque and recognition for their Gifts of Caring during the past cookie sale. Ed Donnelly of...

Westborough - Renovations to the Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) are nearly complete, a month ahead of schedule and $1.8 million under budget. All that is left to do for the $54 million project, according to Town Engineer Jack Goodhall, is a punch list.

Westborough – Fall holds different meanings for different people. It could be the coming of cooler days to some, while others think of football. Last fall, Westborough offensive lineman Max Silverman had more on his mind than clearing a path for his quarterback. He was thinking about the troops serving our country overseas.

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Westborough - A little snow did not stop Girl Scouts" Fiona Boyd and Molly Richards of Troop 30511 from selling...

Westborough - John R. "Jack" Hero, 90, of Westborough, died suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at home. He was the loving husband of...

Westborough - Photographer and tour operator Richard Ferland will present "Travel to China: From Preparation to Immersion" Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., at...

Westborough - Amanda Winer, of Westborough, was awarded third place in the Binghamton University Alumni Association's 2011 Exemplary Student Award Competition. The award honors...

Westborough - What a difference a few days make, weather-wise! Here are two pictures from C.A. contributing writer Sue Wambolt taken today in Westborough....

Westborough - Uhlman's snow-covered shed with Old Glory flapping in the wind is a picture perfect New England winter scene. (photo/Sue Wambolt)

Worcester - The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) now offers NuRide to the public with incentives for making the commitment to take green...

Westborough - A blanket of fresh snow fell last night, proof that winter is indeed here. This Denny Street horse, who is not fazed...