What’s old is new again in Westborough
Elite Repeats Thrift Shop supports those in need By Lauren B. Schiffman, Contributing Writer Diane Barrette, Nancy Carlson and Peggy Yankee have fun showing off some of the clothing for sale at St....
View ArticleWestborough to hold third annual Kindness Week
Westborough – This year, for the third time, the town of Westborough will celebrate Kindness Week. The initiative, to be held Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, March 27, is a collaboration between...
View ArticleWestborough police log, march 19 edition
Westborough Tuesday, March 2 2:58 p.m. W Main St. Larceny. Wednesday, March 3 11:56 a.m. W Main St. Accident – hit & run. Thursday, March 4 9:39 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity. 1:30 p.m....
View ArticleAfter crash last week, another truck hits Westborough bridge
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor Signs warning about low bridge height stand in the foreground as a semi truck sits disabled in the roadway after hitting Westborough’s low train bridge over East...
View ArticlePlans presented for Gibbons Middle School opening
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – Swing spaces like the library, gym and auditorium as well as tents and hallways will be used when grade 7 and 8 Gibbons Middle School students...
View ArticleWestborough Golf Club celebrates 100th anniversary
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer The club’s building was captured on this circa 1930-45 postcardPhoto/submitted Westborough – A lot of golf balls have dropped into the nine holes of the...
View ArticleWestborough Climate Action Plan sets path for greater energy efficiency
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – The state has a mandatory plan to “de-carbonize” over the next 30 years. Westborough’s Climate Action Task Force now wants to help prepare its...
View ArticleWestborough Rotary Club presents winter season illumination plan
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – Downtown Westborough will have a new look, next winter, as the Rotary Club of Westborough plans to revamp its annual holiday lighting display....
View ArticleStudents’ social and emotional wellness a priority for district
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – With many students returning to school soon, teachers, parents and the community need to be aware that the transition back should not be taken...
View ArticleThomas A. Foster Jr., 92, of Westborough
Westborough – Thomas Arthur Foster Jr., 92, of Westborough, passed away on March 3, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Thomas was the son of the late...
View ArticleWicked Wise Women of Westborough give back
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer A board sits stocked with gift cards given to Bill Horne, owner of Arcade Shoe Repair of Westborough, after a recent outpouring of support from a local online...
View ArticleWestborough Rotary Club lends hearts and hands to communities in Guatemala
By MaryCatherine Karcich, Contributing Writer Rotarian and former District Governor Steve Sagar with a stove recipient. Westborough – Generosity and kindness can go a long way, literally. While the...
View ArticleMatthew J. Holt, 60, formerly of Westborough
Clinton – Matthew Joseph Holt, 60, of Clinton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on March 17, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Framingham, Matt was the son of the late...
View ArticleWestborough police log, March 26 edition
Westborough Monday, March 8 3:51 p.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity. 5:06 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Threats made. Wednesday, March 10 6:09 a.m. Connector Rd. Disturbance (general). 8:03 a.m. Otis/Fisher Sts....
View ArticleValerie T. Caron, 88, of Westborough
Westborough – Valerie T. Caron, 88, of Westborough, passed away March 14, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years George R. Caron Jr. Born in Killingly, Conn., she was the daughter of the...
View ArticleZero Waste Westborough encouraging residents to compost
By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer Westborough – It’s no secret the world is facing a climate crisis. Air pollution is covering city skylines, oceans are filling with trash and animals are losing...
View ArticleAmena M. Paolini, 96, of Westborough
Westborough – Amena M. Paolini, 96, of Westborough, passed away on March 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Born in Westborough, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Domenica (Moretti)...
View ArticleWestborough High School Promotes Inclusion Through Best Buddies
: Jillian Bolster, Cristel Alam, Sofia Bruno and Adish Jain of Westborough High School’s Best Buddies program making crafts for Valentine’s Day in February 2020 By Mary Kathrine Karcich, Contributing...
View ArticleWestborough police log, April 2 edition
Westborough Saturday, March 13 1:00 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general). 9:30 a.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general). 12:39 p.m. Milk St. Suspicious activity. 1:11 p.m. South/Cottage Sts. Accident...
View ArticleSusan Barnhart, 66, of Westborough
Westborough – Susan (Ewald) Barnhart, 66, died on March 28, 2021 after a short period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Paul Barnhart, who died in 2003. She was born in Boston, the...
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