Westborough Library continues 1,000 book program for young kids
Westborough Public Library(Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Can your child read 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten? The Kids’ Department at the Westborough Public Library is continuing its...
View ArticleTheresa A. O’Donoghue, 75, of Westborough
Westborough – Theresa A. (Kasprzak) O’Donoghue, 75, of Westborough, passed away on Sept. 2, 2021, in Beaumont at Whitney Place, Westborough, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of...
View ArticleWestborough Rotary Club seeks donations to help fund winter lights upgrade
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer Holiday lights hang in the large pine tree within Westborough’s downtown rotary. The Westborough Rotary Club is now fundraising to revamp the light display with...
View ArticleMichael and Susan Abladian reflect on 55 years of marriage
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Michael and Susan Abladian celebrated 55 years of marriage last month.(Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – There were several chances of Michael and Susan...
View ArticleLibrary offers exhibit on history of child welfare in Westborough
By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator A boy looks wistfully out the bedroom window at the State Reform School for Boys.(Photos/Courtesy Westborough Public Library) WESTBOROUGH – A current exhibit at...
View ArticleChurch bells punctuate 9/11 Anniversary ceremony in Westborough
By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer First responders and ceremony attendees pause to face the flag as it hangs from a Westborough ladder truck during Westborough’s recent ceremony marking the...
View ArticleAnthony Viscomi, 95, of Westborough
Westborough – Anthony “Tony” Viscomi, 95, of Westborough, died on Sept. 9, 2021. Tony was born on November 18, 1925, in Davoli, Italy. His parents were Rafael and Victoria Viscomi, with siblings...
View ArticleWestborough weighs opting into Community Preservation Act
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Members of the Westborough Community Preservation Act Exploratory Committee discussed the possibility of the town becoming a Community Preservation...
View ArticleMary Lee Shaw, 64, formerly of Westborough
Sutton – Mary Lee (Colgan) Shaw, 64, died, peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness on Sept. 11, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Peter B. Shaw; a...
View ArticleJohn M. Schleyer III, 78, of Westborough
Westborough – John “Jack” M. Schleyer III, 78, of Westborough, passed away at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center’s University Campus on Sept. 12, 2021. Jack was raised in Northborough, the son to the...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Sept. 17 edition
Westborough Monday, Aug. 30 1:44 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general). 1:53 p.m. Union St. Disturbance (general). Tuesday, Aug. 31 12:48 p.m. Fairview Rd. Suspicious auto. 1:52 p.m. Turnpike Rd....
View ArticleWestborough native named as new Community Chorus music director
Andrew Milne is the new music director for the Westborough Community Chorus. WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Community Chorus (WCC) has welcomed a new music director for its 50th anniversary season....
View ArticleJeanne McGrath, 96, of Westborough
Westborough – Jeanne (Clingan) McGrath, 96, of Westborough and formerly of Marlborough, and St. Augustine, Fla., died on Sept. 13, 2021, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born in Marlborough to the...
View ArticleWestborough Planning Board hears presentation on master plan final draft
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Members of the Westborough Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) presented a final draft of the town’s master plan at a Planning Board meeting on...
View ArticlePower brothers redefined success as quarterbacks in Westborough and beyond
By Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist Mike and Tom Power stand side-by-side outside of Westborough High School.(Photo/Courtesy of Tom Power) WESTBOROUGH – Fate rained on the Power boys of Westborough High...
View ArticleBetty Ann Marino, 87, of Westborough
Westborough – On Monday, August 30, 2021, Betty Ann I. Marino, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 87. Betty Ann was born on July 27, 1934 in Marlboro,...
View ArticleWestborough Library to receive major building grant award in 2022
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor Photo by/Dakota Antelman WESTBOROUGH – Efforts to renovate the Westborough Public Library are moving forward after library staff learned they will receive...
View ArticleWestborough Police to seek Town Meeting support for new Administrative...
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor The Westborough Police Department is headquartered in the Forbes Municipal Building in town. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Police Department...
View ArticleWestborough police chief, deputy chief discuss understaffing
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Understaffing issues continue in Westborough as the Police Department is not on track to meet a recommended hiring benchmark initially proposed in...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Sept. 24 edition
Westborough Thursday, Sept. 9 1:33 p.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity. 3:38 p.m. W Main St. Disturbance (general). 3:57 p.m. Lyman St. Disturbance (general). 6:08 p.m. Thomas Newton Dr. Annoying...
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