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Westborough Health Care Center renamed
Westborough - Westborough Health Care Center has been renamed Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Westborough to best reflect its participation in the nationwide...
Westborough Economic Development Committee hears from local entrepreneur
Westborough - If one local business owner has his way, Westborough will once again have a local hardware store in town. And if things go according to plans, within a year, Doug Curving will be opening just such a store at the same site where another hardware store - Village Lumber - stood for over 50 years.
Happy Feet Kids: Landmark children's shoe store closing
Westborough - After 25 years, Happy Feet Kids, the children's shoe store in Westmeadow Plaza, will be closing its doors, going out of business after one last chance for customers to buy great shoes.
Westborough doctor aims to bring quality care to geriatric patients
Westborough – As the country's boomer population ages and people live longer than ever, Dr. Gary Moak feels there will soon be a "massive crisis."
Area offers opportunities to keep cool
Summer heat drives many local residents to area beaches; fortunately no one has to drive too far to find a place to cool off during the long, hot and humid days.
Westborough Public Library receives Sony e-reader
Westborough – Libraries across the country have been trying to find ways (and funds) to serve their patrons who want the option to read books the traditional way as well as reading them on their electronic devices.
Second annual Westborough Sprint Triathlon to be held Aug. 14
Westborough - If you'se been having a fun, but rather lazy, summer, maybe it's time to do something a little bit more active. Thanks to the second annual Westborough Sprint Triathlon, to be held Sunday, Aug. 14, at Westborough State Hospital, 288 Lyman St., you don's have to go far to do so.
Tom Conroy, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, meets Westborough voters
Tom Conroy, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, is in the midst of a walking tour of the state as a way to...
Westborough Artist Sandra McCaw lives her dream
Westborough - Award-winning artist Sandra McCaw, who resides in Westborough, has dreamed of being an artist ever since she can remember.
Westborough Community Band wraps up season Aug. 7
Westborough - Join in the fun and enjoyment of the Westborough Community Band for
the last two concerts of the season. The band will perform...
Westborough native “Skating for Hope” July 30-31
Westborough - Brain cancer survivor Dave McGrath, a native of Westborough and resident of Worcester, will be joined by former NHL referee Paul Stewart,...
Westborough soprano rediscovers her voice
Westborough – As a young girl growing up in Worcester, Karen Amlaw loved to sing. But because her voice was, as she described it, "really big," Amlaw, who now resides in Westborough, was forbidden by her family to practice inside.
Westborough to raise plumbing, gas fees
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 veteran still giving after all these years
Westborough – Westborough resident Luis Torres, 75, has more energy and zest for life than people half his age. He still has the crisp demeanor of one who has served in the Army for a long time.
EDITORIAL: Who should decide what wreck to wreck?
Westborough - When the state's Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) tore down two old buildings on Lyman Street in Northborough last year, officials...
CSX presents safety plan to selectmen
The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing during its July 12 meeting with officials from CSX Transportation (CSX) and its transfer affiliate, TRANSFLO Terminal Services to discuss safety measures that will be implemented at CSX's proposed new terminal for 19 Walkup Drive.
Sherr named to LLS Massachusetts Board of Trustees
Westborough - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Massachusetts Chapter has announced that Edward L. Sherr of Westborough has been elected to the Board...
Mill Pond in Westborough holds Sixth Annual United Nations Summit
Westborough - For middle school students living in a community such as Westborough, life can sometimes be a bit sheltered. But at the Mill Pond School, home to the district's grade four through six students, the philosophy is to look beyond the town's borders and be of service to others.
Chili's dining night to support Girl Scout trip
Region - Girl Scouts across the nation will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2012. As part of the celebration, 20 girls from the Central...
Westborough selectmen hear CSX update
Westborough – On June 28, the Board of Selectmen held what Chair Lydia Goldblatt called one of many public hearings in Westborough regarding the development of a bulk transfer facility proposed by CSX Transportation Inc. and its transfer affiliate, TRANSFLO Terminal Services.