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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Regional COVID-19 vaccination site to open in Westborough

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - The DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough will soon serve as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. Announcing the news with a...

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.
Keith Taylor

Keith Taylor, 52, formerly of Westborough

Westborough - Keith Russell Taylor, "Trotter," "Fish," a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021, at...

Northborough man arrested after allegedly breaking into Westborough Fire Station

A Northborough man was arrested early Monday morning after breaking into the Westborough Fire Station and pointing an object at dispatchers. 
Catherine Guiou

Catherine Guiou, 93, of Westborough

Westborough - Catherine “Cathie” (Matheson) Guiou, 93, of Westborough, formerly of Marlborough, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Health Alliance–Clinton Hospital in Leominster, MA...

Westborough Women’s Club presents scholarships

Westborough – The Westborough Women’s Club recently presented scholarships of $1000 to four Westborough High School students. Emma Kudej is heading to Tufts University to...

Westborough Town Meeting opts out of recreational marijuana

Westborough – At the Annual Town Meeting March 18, registered town voters in attendance had the opportunity to weigh in and decide the next phase of the “belts and suspenders” approach of the town opting out of the commercial and recreational sales of marijuana. This conservative approach was recommended by town counsel and Town Manager Jim Malloy, and approved by the Board of Selectmen who placed Bylaw Articles 32 and 33 on the Town Warrant and the question on the March 7 Town Election Ballot.

Talk on ‘zero emissions’ to be held at Westborough Library

Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough will present a talk, “A Practical Case of Zero Emissions Energy and Transportation,” Saturday, Sept. 28, at...

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.

Turkey Trotters hit the road in Westborough

Nearly 1,000 runners, young and old, took advantage of a perfect fall morning to participate in the ninth annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 19.

Westborough Board of Health seeks community feedback ahead of Dec. 6 meeting

WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Board of Health is seeking community feedback ahead of a planned discussion on Dec. 6 that will address both masking...

Westborough Food Pantry works to keep up with demand

While the food pantry tries to keep up with rising demand, it would like to get the word out to newer residents.

BIA-MA volunteers hold yard sale Sept. 24

Westborough - Volunteers of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA), a private nonprofit association that provides support, prevention, education, and advocacy for individuals...

District Attorney releases statement on Westborough boy's death

Westborough – Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.'s office released this statement this morning regarding yesterday's tragic death of a four year-old...

Design shelving firm takes over Shakour site on Route 9

The building that once housed Shakour on Route 9 is making way for the newest location of Rakks, an architectural shelving and design firm.

Raise a glass to Mass. Beer Week’s winning design by local artist

Shawnna Lyons-Dambeck Lyons-Dambeck, a fiber and textile artist, recently won the Mass Brewers Guild’s Mass Beer Week art contest.

Westborough Board reviews warrant articles for fall Town Meeting

Westborough – Westborough’s fall Town Meeting will take place Monday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at Westborough High School, 90 W. Main St. Any registered Westborough voter is eligible to vote at Town Meeting. Town Manager Jim Malloy gave an overview of the 35 articles that are listed on the Town Meeting Warrant as of the Sept. 12 Board of Selectmen meeting.