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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Stay in the know with Westborough’s latest updates. From breaking news to essential local updates, we’re your reliable source in Westborough, MA. Trust our newspaper for in-depth community insights and timely information. Your go-to for staying informed.

Westborough Chief Assessor gives update on former Green Thumb property

A state agricultural restriction will severely limit what the McGovern Auto Group can do with the former Green Thumb property in Westborough.

Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center

An effort to increase the town’s housing stock could mean significant improvements to the Westborough Shopping Center located on Lyman Street.

Police arrest Westborough school bus driver during route

According to a message from Superintendent Amber Bock to the school community, the Bus 8 driver was arrested while at Park Village.

UPDATE: E.L. Harvey & Sons acquired by Waste Connections

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect that Waste Connections has headquarters in both the US and Canada. Form 10-K...

Driver crashes into Westborough police cruiser on Route 9

By Ben Domaingue, Community Reporter WESTBOROUGH - Two people were transported to area hospitals on Monday after a driver crashed into a Westborough police cruiser on Route...

Crashes draw emergency response on I-495, MassPike in Westborough

A pair of crashes on I-495 and I-90 in Westborough on Saturday left multiple people injured and prompted backups.

Westborough BOS agrees with changing town seal but cautions it will take time

Current seal features cotton gin invented by Eli Whitney; public hearing to be held in July By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough - In response...
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Westborough officials vote to purchase property for $2.3 million

After several weeks of discussion in executive session, selectmen voted to purchase a 66.15-acre property at 31-33 Eli Whitney St. for $2.3 million.

UPDATE: Westborough Police, Fire respond to crash involving motorcycle on Route 9

A serious crash involving a motorcycle drew a major emergency presence to the intersection of Route 9 and Lyman Street.

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.

UPDATE: Truck crash blocks Route 9 in Westborough

A large truck flipped onto its side on Monday afternoon in Westborough, spilling debris across Route 9 near the Southborough town-line.

Eagle Scout project uncovers piece of Westborough history

For his Eagle Scout project, Hunter Felton dug up a piece of history. For years, only the “John Oldham” part of the marker was visible.

Westborough receives three bids for former Regal Cinemas

Three bids for the Westborough-owned former Regal Cinemas have been submitted and opened. Confidential Administrative Assistant Cela Dorr ...

Overnight ramp closures scheduled for I-495/I-90

MassDOT has announced milling operations on the I-495 southbound ramps to and from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton and Westborough.

Bridge work to restrict I-495 in Hudson

During the bridge repair work, the two northbound travel lanes will be closed for the next several hours until the repairs are completed.
Patrick Grenier

Patrick Grenier, 30, formerly of Westborough

Westborough - Patrick Grenier, formerly of Westborough, died unexpectedly at home in San Antonio, Texas on October 17, 2021. He was born on November...

UPDATE: No one injured as truck catches fire on I-495 in Westborough

UPDATE: This article has been updated with information from a State Police spokesperson.  WESTBOROUGH - A truck fire sent smoke and flames billowing into the...

Warlock of Westborough – Part I

Westborough – Although the Warlock of Westborough, Ted Rabouin, passed away in 2004, he remains a rich part of the town's history. His home, a black cottage painted with flowers and mushrooms, which sat nestled in a wooded area on Bowman Street across from the reservoir has since been leveled and a new home has taken its place, but the stories of what went on there will be etched in the minds of many forever.

Westborough Fire Department responds to crash on I-495 ramp

A major accident near the Westborough/Hopkinton town line prompted an emergency response on Saturday with entrapment

Man identified in fatal Westborough accident

UPDATED Westborough - The Westborough Police Department released this statement and photos this afternoon regarding an accident that claimed the life of a Westborough...