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Armed robbery at Marlborough convenience store
Police are searching for three masked persons who robbed a convenience store on Williams Street on the evening of Friday, April 12.
Encompass coalition welcomes drug-free communities coordinator
The Encompass coalition recently welcomed Emily Flavin as the drug-free communities coordinator.
BVT students from Grafton earn medals at skills competition
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) students put their vocational-technical skills on full display March 13.
Quality is a time-honored tradition at E.W. Gemme & Sons Co. Inc.
The Grafton-based painting company has had success and longevity by focusing on one very basic principle: quality.
‘I love games like this’: Saint John’s volleyball controls Algonquin in four-set victory
Algonquin continued to play with energy in the fourth set, but Saint John’s returned to form. The Pioneers won the set 25-14 to win the game.
Cruisers, trucks, buses and more: SPD holds second annual Touch-a-Truck
The Shrewsbury Police Department held the second annual Touch-a-Truck event on April 6. The event was popular in the community.
Westborough three-sport athlete Kate Sams is ‘every coach’s dream’
“I hope she just stays involved. She’s a great teammate. She’s talented. Whatever Kate pours her mind into, she’s going to be happy.”
Five things to do this weekend
In case you’re not lacing your shoes up for the big race on Monday, here are some local events from around the region.
City mulls future of Donald Lynch Boulevard
The council’s Urban Affairs Committee discussed the possibility of adding an overlay district to the area of Donald Lynch Boulevard.
Repair Café returns to Westborough Library
The Repair Café will return to the Westborough Public Library on April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the library and Rotary Club.
Citizens’ petition to disband Design Review Committee
A citizens’ petition heading to Town Meeting on April 22 would terminate the Northborough Design Review Committee.
John B. Hench, 81, of Shrewsbury
John B. Hench died peacefully at home on April 10, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Northborough church to host recycling event
The First Parish of Northboro is hosting an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
Melinda Ellis, 57, formerly of Grafton
Melinda “Mel” (Craft) Ellis, 57, passed away April 3, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston following a brief illness.
Arthur J. Tucker, 82, of Marlborough
Arthur "Jim" J. Tucker, aged 82 years, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2024, following a brief but courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the loving support of his beloved family.
Betty Barclay, 100, formerly of Westborough
Leila Elizabeth Barclay “Betty” 100, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Ferndale, WA with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Barbara L. Riel, 91, formerly of Grafton
We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother and matriarch, Barbara Lynn Riel of Auburn, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 9, 2024 two weeks shy of her 92nd birthday.
Patricia Ritter-Waltrup, 81, of Hudson
The matriarch of our family, Patricia Ritter-Waltrup (81), passed away on March 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. Pat was the second oldest of eight children born to the late Max and Betty (Hoaglin) Morris of Keosauqua, IA.
Danny J. Thomas, 66, of Hudson
Danny J. Thomas, 66, of Hudson died Monday April 8, 2024 at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham after a brief illness. He was the husband of Eva (Delmundo) Thomas for the past 16 years.
Westborough Youth and Family Services to operate under new model
Westborough Youth and Family Services provides mental health and substance abuse counseling, prevention and education programs.
