‘Another day, another truck’: Truck hits Westborough train bridge
A truck had been removed as of 11:56 a.m. on Thursday after striking the low train bridge over East Main Street in Westborough. (Photo/via Westborough Police Department) WESTBOROUGH – A tractor trailer...
View ArticleNature Notes: Red-bellied woodpeckers are thriving
A male red-bellied woodpecker at its nest hole (Photo/courtesy Garry Kessler) What can you see outside in winter and early spring? Our local woodpeckers live here year-round but are easier to spot when...
View ArticleJudith Charron, 83, of Westborough
Westborough – Judith “Judy” Charron passed away on March 5th 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Judy was born in Worcester on November 21st, 1938, daughter of Agnes Bergan. Judy was formerly...
View ArticleWestborough Town Meeting discussing billboard bylaw
A billboard towers over Route 9, near the Westborough/Northborough town line. The town is currently considering s new billboard bylaw. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) WESTBOROUGH – A maximum of four...
View ArticleWestborough Fire Department responds to crash on I-495 ramp
A crash near the Westborough/Hopkinton town line left at least one person trapped in their vehicle on Saturday afternoon, according to the Westborough Fire Department. (Photo/via Westborough Fire...
View ArticleBetty Ann Dahlquist, 79, formerly of Westborough
Atkinson, N.H. – Betty Ann Dahlquist 79, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 24, 1942, the daughter of the late Toivo Everett and Viena (Marskey) Aho. Raised in...
View ArticlePatrick D. Macomber, 73, of Westborough
Westborough – Patrick (Pat) Donald Macomber, 73, of Westborough, MA passed away March 17, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Pat is survived by his wife, Suzanne (McMahon) Macomber to whom...
View ArticleShaun T. Graham, 64, of Westborough
Westborough – Shaun T. Graham, 64, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of the late Marilyn (Haley) Graham. Born in...
View ArticleTruck crash blocks Route 9 in Westborough
A truck crash spilled debris across Route 9 in Westborough on Monday afternoon. (Photo/via Westborough Police Department) WESTBOROUGH – A large truck flipped onto its side on Monday afternoon in...
View ArticleWestborough voters reject digital billboards bylaw
Resident Eric Waite speaks against the proposed digital billboard bylaw. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Town Meeting voters rejected an article that would have included language to allow for...
View ArticleWestborough police log, March 25 edition
Westborough Tuesday, March 8 1:22 a.m. E Main St. Parking violation/complaint. 1:25 a.m. Milk St. Parking violation/complaint. 2:12 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 5:38 a.m. Hopkinton Rd. Suspicious...
View ArticleCommunities receive SAFE grants for student, senior education
The Hudson Fire Department is one of several areafire departments to recently receive state grant funding for educational work.(Photo/Laura Hayes) REGION – A number of area communities received state...
View ArticleArmstrong playground to be replaced following Westborough Town Meeting
An aging playground structure currently stands at the Armstrong School in Westborough. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Armstrong Elementary School students will soon be playing on a replaced...
View ArticleMarcel L. Remillard, 72, of Westborough
Westborough – Marcel L. Remillard, Age 72, a longtime resident of Westborough, formerly of Millville, MA, passed away peacefully at home, with loved ones by his side. He leaves his wife Karen (Pachico)...
View ArticleJulie A. D’Angelo, 59, of Westborough
Westborough – Julie D’Angelo, of Westborough formerly of Northborough, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 21, 2022; she was 59 years old. Julie is survived by her son Marc Curtis and his wife...
View ArticleUPDATE: Truck strikes Westborough train bridge, prompts traffic backup
A pair of trains pass over the low train bridge over East Main Street in Westborough while a truck remains stuck underneath. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) UPDATE: This article has been updated with...
View ArticleCommunity Preservation Act moves forward in Westborough
Westborough Community Preservation Act Exploratory Committee Chair Jenn Doherty speaks during Town Meeting. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – The question of whether to adopt the Community Preservation...
View ArticleArea residents prepare for 2022 Boston Marathon
Marathon runners pass over I-95 and into Newton during last year’s Boston Marathon. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) REGION – Normally a Patriots’ Day tradition, the Boston Marathon ran late last year due to...
View ArticleWestborough, Grafton employees to receive cybersecurity training
Westborough is one of two area communities receiving grant support for cybersecurity training. (Photo/Laura Hayes) REGION – Town employees in Westborough and Grafton will receive new cybersecurity...
View ArticleWestborough Garden Club accepting flower box sponsors
A flower box sports a spring flower display. (Photo/submitted) WESTBOROUGH – Late March snow showers aside, spring is here. As such, the Westborough Garden Club is currently accepting sponsors for...
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