Westborough EDC raises concerns about Climate Action Plan
Photo by/Dakota AntelmanCars drive down Route 9 in Westborough. A new Climate Action Plan calls for 20 percent of cars and trucks sold after 2030 to be fully electric. By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing...
View ArticleWestborough police log, April 16 edition
Westborough Tuesday, March 30 12:31 a.m. South St. Traffic/motor vehicle. 12:51 a.m. Connector Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 5:57 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Erratic operator. 9:23 a.m. Flanders Rd. Traffic/motor...
View ArticleBusiness in Downtown Westborough? We need your help!
Local Rapid Recovery Planning (LRRP) underway in Westborough A downtown district denotes areas where Westborough officials are asking businesses to take a survey about the impacts COVID-19 has had on...
View ArticleEDC planning Westborough’s post-pandemic business recovery
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Westborough intends to leverage the state’s “Local Rapid Recovery Plan” to make it easier for downtown businesses to bounce back from the effects...
View ArticleCub Scouts celebrate milestone amid COVID-19
Photo by/Jesse KucewiczCub Scouts swear the scout’s oath during their Arrow of Light Ceremony, April 10. By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH – Four Westborough Cub Scouts celebrated a...
View ArticleWestborough Scouts host Annual Senior Citizen Spaghetti Dinner
Photo/courtesy of Michelle French & Damien KnoxA Boy Scout passes a bag of food to a senior citizen in a waiting car March 20. By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH – Boy Scout Troop 100...
View ArticleWestborough names temporary vaccine clinic coordinator
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Fire Department Captain Brian Roberts was named Westborough’s vaccine clinic coordinator for six months, April 2. The Board of Selectmen voted to...
View ArticleDan Moynihan to retire from DPW after 48 years
Photo/submittedDan Moynihan will retire from the Westborough Department of Public Works on March 30 after 48 years of service. By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The man known as the...
View ArticleWestborough police log, April 23 edition
Westborough Saturday, April 3 3:35 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 3:30 p.m. Otis St. Suspicious auto. 5:06 p.m. Rogers Rd. Suspicious auto. 5:22 p.m. Wayside Rd. Accident – hit & run. 9:42 p.m....
View ArticleWestborough Volleyball hosts the ‘Dig Pink’ cancer awareness event
Photo by/Kelly BurnesonRangers Volleyball players gather before their Dig Pink fundraiser. By Kelly Burneson, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Rangers Volleyball team raised money for...
View ArticleAlan R. Curtis, Ph.D., 84, formerly of Westborough
Manchester, N.H. – Alan R. Curtis, Ph.D. of Manchester, N.H., formerly of Westborough, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on April 18, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. He was born on Aug. 27,...
View ArticleJune D. McGoldrick, 97, of Westborough
Westborough – June Davies McGoldrick, 97, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 16, 2021. She had recently celebrated a festive and joy-filled birthday with friends and family. June...
View ArticleBJs considers moving headquarters to Marlborough
By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer The BJs headquarters building stands in Westborough. (Photo by/Dave Bagdon) MARLBOROUGH—BJs Wholesale Club headquarters, currently located in Westborough, is...
View ArticleMary M. Clasby, 94, of Westborough
Westborough – Mary Margaret (Garrahan) Clasby, inspirational mother, teacher, businesswoman, and community volunteer known by those who loved her as Mom, Momma, Nana, Nana Donut, and Mary, died...
View ArticleFamilies have mixed views on travel restrictions, Westborough Schools...
Photo by/Dakota AntelmanThe Westborough High School campus sits largely empty just a matter of days before reopening for full-time in-person learning. By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer...
View ArticleDr Sitansu Sekar Mittra, 83, of Westborough
Westborough – Dr Sitansu Sekar Mittra passed away on April 25, 2021 after a long illness. Dr. Mittra was born on Oct. 3, 1937, in Calcutta, India and led a life of great academic success. At age 18 he...
View ArticleGratitude Garden fundraiser to benefit innovative educational programs
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – A Gratitude Garden will “bloom” at each of Westborough’s six schools to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7. The gardens, planted with...
View ArticleWestborough police log, April 30 edition
Westborough Wednesday, April 14 1:32 a.m. Oak St. Suspicious auto. 2:56 a.m. Cottage St. Well-being check. 9:23 a.m. E Main St. Parking violation complaint. 11:45 a.m. Technology Dr. Suspicious...
View ArticleSelectman urges mandate for hybrid police cruisers
Westborough Police Department By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Selectman Patrick Welch said this month that he thinks Westborough should reassess its policy about purchasing police...
View ArticleWestborough Town Meeting to consider establishing Disability Commission
Photo by/Dakota AntelmanAn outdoor classroom sits outside Westborough High School. Conversations about a new push to form a disability commission in town briefly referenced accessibility efforts taken...
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