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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.

A car passes in front of Westborough Town Hall in December. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Doan-Nguyen earns Marshall Scholarship

The program received 983 applications this year from candidates representing academic institutions across the United States.
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A sound assist saves the day at Westborough tree lighting

An injury nearly pulled the plug on Westborough’s holiday tree lighting two weeks ago. Read more about this event here.
Paul Luitpold, center, holds the scissors after cutting the ribbon to officially mark the Westborough Food Pantry’s ownership of its storage container on Thursday, Dec. 12. The container was purchased with a grant from Lions Club International. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Lions help food pantry purchase storage container

According to the pantry’s Polly Thayer, the container will be used to store non-food donations such as toilet paper and hygiene products.
Hervey A. Gilmore owned Gilmore Farm during the 19th century, when it was also a major brick manufacturer. Photo/Courtesy of Westborough Digital Archive

Brickmaking was an important industry in early Westborough

By 1906, Stephen Gilmore had retired, and the brick factory ceased to be listed among town businesses. Read more here
Westborough's Michael MacLean gets tied up with an Algonquin player as he goes for the puck. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Overtime winner! Westborough hockey tops rival Algonquin in Boroughs Cup

Despite being down at several points throughout the game, the Rangers continually fought back, ultimately topping their longtime rivals in overtime. 
With expansion plans off the table, the Westborough Public Library’s Building Committee will work on a price proposal for spring Town Meeting. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Delay would allow library to move to Community Center during repairs

The Westborough Public Library will have a temporary home in the Community Center if funds for the repair project be approved at Town Meeting.
Westborough Police assisted in the breakup of an auto theft ring based in Brockton. Photo Courtesy of Westborough Police

Vehicle theft ring had stolen from Westborough businesses

The Police Department was among several agencies who assisted in the breakup of a motor vehicle theft ring based in Brockton.
The menu board will be heading to Peter Sabataini's home. Photo by Maureen Sullivan

Sabatini’s Restaurant in Westborough closes after 45 years

A sign on the front of Sabatini's Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 11, announced that it had closed after 45 years.

Overnight work closes Turnpike ramp at Route 495 in Hopkinton

Overnight work on the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to Interstate 495 northbound in Hopkinton began Sunday, Dec. 14.

Venture Crew to pick up trees

Venture Crew plans outdoor adventures, such as backpacking, snowshoeing, canoeing, sailing and whitewater rafting.
Volunteers from Gurudwara Westborough NESSC, a Sikh temple, prepare meals for the families displaced by the fire at Arrive on Monday, Dec. 9. Courtesy Photo

Sikh temple provides meals to families displaced by Arrive fire

Volunteers from Gurudwara Sahib Westborough NESSC, a Sikh temple on Flanders Road, began providing hot meals for families starting that Monday night.
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Westborough High students take part in raking project

As part of a service project coordinated with the Westborough Senior Center, a group of Westborough High School students raked leaves.
Shrewsbury Head Coach Frank Panarelli speaks with his team last year. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Girls hockey teams return to the ice as regular-season action starts

“We’ve got a good nucleus. It’s going to be a typical, hard-working team. We’ll play within our systems, and I think we’ll be OK."

Women’s Club hosts Holiday House Tour

The Westborough Women’s Club will conduct its annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Community Center pool project estimated at $406,521

The project to renovate the pool at the community center on Union Street is making its way through the capital budget process.
Algonquin’s Jordan Lopez’s jump shot breaks the tie. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Algonquin boys basketball erases early deficit to notch win over Westborough

“We can come together more as a team. Supporting each other – it’s really something we can never stop getting better at.”
Westborough Fire Department responded to the Arrive apartment complex. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Westborough holds gift card drive to help residents in Arrive fire

Local agencies have reached out to the nearly 100 families displaced by the fire at the Arrive apartment complex on Monday, Dec. 9.
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Rain and wind set off power outages in region

An afternoon and evening of soaking rains and wind is making for a tough evening commute.

NRT awarded another bus contract with Westborough schools

Pending contract negotiations, NRT will be transporting Westborough Public Schools students for at least the next three years.
Eastern bluebird with flowering dogwood berries. Courtesy of Garry Kessler

Nature Notes: Birds feast on berries in the natural landscape

Eastern bluebirds (Sialia sialis), known as “everyone’s favorite birds,” eat insects year-round, but they also dine on fruit from late summer through winter.