Eagle Scout creates a box to dispose of and retire American Flags
By Cela Dorr, Contributing Writer Justin Cappuccio stands next to the box he made to dispose of and retire American Flags. WESTBOROUGH – Grandparents have a special way in which they connect with their...
View ArticleWestborough police log, July 23 edition
Westborough Tuesday, July 6 10:42 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespassing. 2:40 p.m. E Main St. Disturbance (general). 4:13 p.m. Arrested, Lauren Richelle Sills, 33, of 180 E Main St., Apt.109, Westborough, for...
View ArticleWHS sophomore helps team win healthcare innovation challenge
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Westborough High School student Olivia Yoonseo Lee recently won recognition as part of a team that developed an app to help senior citizens schedule COVID-19 vaccine...
View ArticleWestborough considers changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair Cara Presley encouraged the Westborough Select Board to adopt Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus...
View ArticleWestborough Select Board names July 31 Michael Haskell Day
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Select Board unanimously voted to name Saturday, July 31, 2021 as Michael Haskell Day during their meeting on July 20. Haskell was a...
View ArticleKristi Williams’ term as Westborough Town Manager extended
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer Kristi Williamsphoto/submitted WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Select Board unanimously voted on July 20 to extend Town Manager Kristi Williams’ contract through...
View ArticleWestborough police log, July 30 edition
Westborough Thursday, July 15 12:49 a.m. Arrested, Trisha Lee Benson, 38, of 2 Ashton St., Apt. 1, Worcester, on warrant, possess Class A drug (heroin), possess Class B drug (methamphetamine); Mark L....
View ArticleWestborough Police swear-in new officers, make promotions
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer Officers Elysha O’Brien, William Ethier Jr., Peter Gerardi Jr. and Thomas Tepper stand together during the Westborough Police Department’s July 20 promotion...
View ArticleWestborough Planning Board approves permit for urgent pet care clinic
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Planning Board approved a special permit for Rare Breed Veterinary Partners at 1 Oak Street during their meeting on July 20. The...
View ArticleAssabet Valley Mastersingers coming to Westborough
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will perform at Westborough’s Congregation B’Nai Shalom on Tuesday, Aug. 17.(Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH — Mozart will fill Congregation B’Nai Shalom on Tuesday,...
View ArticleBandleader looks forward to performing Westborough hometown gig
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer The Midtown Horns’ founder and bassist Greg Kojoyian performs July 15 at the Wood Park Music Shell in Hudson.(Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.) WESTBOROUGH – Greg Kojoyian...
View ArticleVirginia Erwin, 73, of Westborough
Westborough – Virginia “Gini” Anne (Packard) Erwin, 73, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a...
View ArticleWestborough dedicates new memorial to Marine killed in 1983 Beirut bombings
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer Junior Vice-Commandant of the Marine Corps League Warren Griffin addresses attendees of a plaque dedication ceremony in honor of Westborough Marine Michael...
View ArticleDistant wildfires blanket region in smoke
Photo courtesy/George Fortier, Jr. WESTBOROUGH – Individuals across the region turned their eyes and cameras to the sky last week as a series of hazy days made for brilliant sunsets. Westborough’s...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 6 edition
Westborough Tuesday, July 20 2:08 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto. 6:02 p.m. Arrested, Sherrie Lynn Peterson, 34, of 146 Chandler St., Apt. 1, Worcester, on warrant. 7:56 p.m. E Main St. Assault. 9:36...
View ArticleWestborough receives funds for Jackstraw Brook project
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Culverts at the intersection of of Upton Road and Morse Street will be inspected and possibly replaced with state funding from the Jackstraw Brook Project....
View ArticleShrewsbury, Westborough receive $96,000 in grant funding
Westborough will be making safety improvements at two intersections on West Main Street and Route 30, both thanks to a state grant program.(Photo/Laura Hayes) REGION — Shrewsbury will be able to...
View ArticleWestborough Eagle Scout builds bog bridges along Libbey Trail
By Cela Dorr, Contributing Writer Volunteers help Westborough Boy Scout Michael O’Keefe build a series of bridges over habitually muddy portions of the Libbey Trail in town. WESTBOROUGH – Springtime...
View ArticleTatnuck hosts animal presentation
Adeline, an attendee of a July 28 animal presentation at Tatnuck Booksellers pets a hedgehog. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) WESTBOROUGH – Children and families alike were delighted, July 28, when Tatnuck...
View ArticleWestborough to celebrate annual July 4th Block Party
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Jay Kozaczka sports his souvenir sunglasses while waving an American flag at 2019’s Westborough July 4th Block Party.(Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.) WESTBOROUGH – The...
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