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Jeanne Dragomani, 88, of Westborough
Westborough - Jeanne (Schofield) Dragomani, 88, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, passed away July 4, 2018 at Westborough Health Care after years of...
Armand J. Martin, 97, of Westborough
Westborough - Armand J. Martin, 97, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. He was the...
Voters at Westborough Town Meeting to decide fate of 39 articles
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Warrant includes requests for new town vehicles, demolition of Fales School, BWALT Trail changes and more
Westborough – The Annual Westborough Town...
Westborough revives Civic Leadership Academy
The town is bringing back the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA).
Veterans” services district open for business
Region - On July 1, the Central Mass. Veterans" Services District Office officially opened for business. Serving the communities of Westborough, Northborough, Grafton, and Shrewsbury, the office is located on the second floor of the Forbes Municipal Building, 45 Main St., in Westborough.
The district office came about in part as a result of the Governor's Executive Order 483 of 2007, reinforcing Massachusetts law requiring every municipality to maintain an office of veterans" affairs under the auspices of the Secretary of State. Before July, each town ran its own separate veterans" office.
Work to move Westborough Milk Street crosswalk begins next week
Drivers who use Milk Street in Westborough will see construction crews in the area over the next several weeks.
Westborough to hold ‘Float Workshop’
Westborough – Preparations for the 300th Westborough Anniversary Celebration Grande Parade are now underway. Organizers are seeking participants to join in including residents, businesses,...
Westborough's Ralph Smith shares his “Story to Tell”
Westborough - A group of Westborough High School (WHS) students has been talking to local senior citizens as a way of ensuring that the...
Westborough spreads warmth and good cheer to kick off its 300th anniversary celebration
Westborough – The Westborough 300th Committee has far exceeded its goal of collecting 300 pairs of mittens for local people in need. Children and adults of all ages recently came together to help their neighbors and to commemorate the town’s upcoming anniversary.
Moderator defends Town Meeting, eyes improvements
Westborough—Town Moderator John Arnold told the Board of Selectmen April 12 that Town Meeting is working better than some of their recent comments may suggest, but also said he’s in the midst of collecting data and suggestions on possible improvements. The most recent TM was held on March 12.
Westborough selectmen approve reduced hours for Historical Commission secretary
Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen supported cutting the Historical Commission secretary's hours, but it's a smaller cut than Town Manager Jim Malloy had originally proposed.
At its meeting Feb. 25, the board voted 3-2 to support funding 15 hours per month for the secretary as proposed by Selectman Timothy Dodd.
Whittier Rehabilitation to present program on Emergency Preparedness
Westborough – A free community education program, “Emergency Preparedness – When Disaster Strikes, Steps That Can Save Lives,” will be presented at Whittier Rehabilitation...
Time to ‘Unplug’ and have some fun in Westborough
From May 5-11, residents will have a chance to step away from the screen, put away the phone, and discover what’s available in town with “Westborough Unplugs.”
Rosemary V. Matthews, 76, of Westborough
Westborough - Rosemary V. Matthews, 76, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late...
Volunteers needed for Environmental Action Fair
The Rotary Club of Westborough, Sustainable Westborough and Westborough Public Schools will be hosting the annual Environmental Action Fair.
Trotting snowy 5K route for Westborough schools
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Westborough – Over 900 runners and walkers – along with some youngsters in strollers – traveled a snow-lined 5K...
Westborough boy finishes second in gymnastics championship
Westborough - Syam Buradagunta, a fourth-grader who attends Mill Pond School in Westborough poses with his mom after finishing second in the New England...
Planning Board approves special permit for former roller rink
Two applications for special permits were approved by the Westborough Planning Board, including a former roller rink at 161 Milk St.
Northeast Insurance Agency, Inc. – Westborough office serves Metrowest insurance needs
By Nancy Brumback, Contributing Writer
Westborough - This winter has provided ample evidence of the need for adequate insurance coverage and efficient claims service as...
Westborough ‘kicks off’ 300th anniversary year in style
Westborough – This year, the town of Westborough will celebrate its 300th anniversary. And to commemorate this special milestone, a number of events are planned, such as a parade and gala. But first, residents gathered to attend a “Wine and Cheese Kickoff” at the 1717 Shoppe located in the Westborough Shopping Plaza.