Wendy Mickel appointed as interim Town Clerk
By Chris Kopacko, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to appoint Wendy Mickel as interim Town Clerk during its Dec. 10 meeting. Mickel – who has served as the...
View ArticleRobert L. Arnold, 70
Westborough – Robert L. Arnold, 70, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 after an illness. He was the loving husband of Kathleen A. (Burton) Arnold. Born in Lynn, he was the son...
View ArticleJames Detenber, 78
Westborough – James Donald “Don” Detenber, 78, of Westborough, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 after living with cancer for 14 years. He was born April 26, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he...
View ArticleChildren celebrate worldwide holidays
After learning about the Latin American celebration of Three Kings Day, Nathaniel Bixby, 5, tries on the crown he created. Westborough – Families attended the annual Children’s Festival of Holidays...
View ArticleWestborough youth reach Eagle Scout rank
Eagle Scout Ethan Peterson. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Ethan Peterson of Westborough’s Boy Scout Troop 382 has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award attained by members of the Boy...
View ArticleWestborough woman charged in connection with underage drinking party
Westborough – The Westborough Police Department released this statement this morning: On Saturday December 14th, at 10:33 PM, the Westborough Police responded to 10 Jasper St. for a reported underage...
View ArticleAlfred R. MacConnell, 84
Westborough – Alfred R. “Fred” MacConnell, 84, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at the Coleman House in Northborough after a brief illness. He was the husband of Marie L....
View ArticleWestborough kicks off commuter and in-town shuttle
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Residents who would like to do errands in town, but either don’t have a car or would rather not use theirs, will soon have a new option – a shuttle bus....
View ArticleDancers bring holiday cheer to Westborough seniors
Dancers lined up for a performance. Westborough – Residents at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Westborough got a dose of holiday cheer when dancers from Laurene Aldorisio’s...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Dec. 20 edition
Westborough Friday, Dec. 6 10:50 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity. 11:00 a.m. E Main St. Ambulance. 11:40 a.m. Overlook Dr. Larceny. 7:36 p.m. Connector Rd. B&E in a MV. 9:10 p.m. Turnpike...
View ArticleLinda E. Mayo, 90
Westborough – Linda E. Mayo, 90, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester. She was the loving wife of the late...
View ArticleOfficials say ‘no credibility’ to threatening note found at Westborough High...
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Westborough High School was briefly evacuated Dec. 18 after a note was found, officials said, that claimed that a bomb had been brought into the school....
View ArticleArmand Beaudreau, 84
Westborough - Armand Beaudreau, 84, of Westborough, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at the Webster Manor in Webster. He was the former husband of Bernice (Marando) Beaudreau. Born in St-Roch, Sur...
View ArticleWestborough Girl Scouts donate fleece blankets
Westborough Girl Scout troop 30195, led by Mary Johnston and Kristen Calhoun, pose with the blankets they made. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Westborough Girl Scout troop 30195 recently donated...
View ArticleGirl Scouts recognize partnership with The Willows
Ben Colonero, The Willows executive director, and Judy Wilchynski, service unit manager, Westborough Girl Scouts. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – The Westborough Girl Scouts recognized The Willows with...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Dec. 27 edition
Westborough Friday, Dec. 13 12:59 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Burglary/breaking & entering. 7:08 a.m. E Main St. Animal complaint. 11:56 a.m. E Main St. Ambulance. 2:10 p.m. E Main St. Accident – property...
View ArticleWestborough’s Yendriga retiring after 20 years
By John Swinconeck, Contributing Writer Westborough – If you’ve lived in Westborough for any amount of time, it’s a safe bet that you’ve met Nancy Yendriga. She has been at elections and Town Meetings,...
View ArticleMaxine L. Gillis, 79
Westborough – Maxine L. Gillis, 79, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Born in Mexico, Maine,...
View ArticleWestborough Community Chorus director continues her 12th season
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Deb Lukey, director of the Westborough Community ChorusPhoto/Ed Karvoski Jr. Westborough – As the director of the Westborough Community Chorus (WCC), Deb Lukey...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Jan. 3 2014 edition
Westborough Friday, Dec. 20 2:09 a.m. Powder Hill Way. Disturbance (general). 9:49 a.m. Valente Dr. Suspicious activity. 10:38 a.m. Milk St. Accident – property damage. 10:56 a.m. E Main St. Accident –...
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