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Doan-Nguyen earns Marshall Scholarship
The program received 983 applications this year from candidates representing academic institutions across the United States.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.