Westborough library to host forums on expansion plans
The Westborough Public Library will undergo major renovations with help from a recently awarded state grant. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Public Library has planned a series of...
View ArticleWestborough’s town seal on Town Meeting warrant
The current Westborough town seal sits emblazoned on the side of a vehicle. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) WESTBOROUGH – Three articles on this fall’s Town Meeting warrant will have residents deciding on the...
View ArticleWestborough American Legion seeks members
Adrianna Baltimore, a member of the Westborough American Legion Post 163, sells tickets for a Bingo Nite fundraiser in front of the Stop & Shop on Lyman Street on Sept. 12. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)...
View ArticleWestborough Youth Basketball Association to hold second round of tryouts
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Youth Basketball Association (WYBA) is welcoming new and returning players to try out for the 2022-2023 Travel Team. Westborough boys and girls entering grades fourth through...
View ArticleWestboro Speedway reunion Oct. 2
WESTBOROUGH – Feel the need for speed? Auto racing enthusiasts are welcome to a reunion at the site of the former Westboro Speedway at Julio’s Market, 140 Turnpike Road, on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11...
View ArticleWestborough Community Land Trust to celebrate 25th anniversary
The Westborough Community Land Trust offers programs most months. On Sept. 11, the WCLT hosted a mushroom walk led by Joe Choiniere. WESTBOROUGH – For the past 25 years, the all-volunteer Westborough...
View ArticleWestborough schools to request $930,000 for out-of-district costs
WESTBOROUGH – When Town Meeting convenes on Oct. 17, Westborough Public Schools will be asking for a total of $929,352 to help cover special education out-of-district costs. During the Sept. 21 School...
View ArticleWestborough Cultural Council hosts its 12th Arts in Common
Lion dancers and musicians of the Hung Gar Kung Fu and Lion Dance Company perform outside the school. (Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.) WESTBOROUGH – Forecasts for rain Oct. 1 prompted the Westborough Cultural...
View ArticleThe engines roar again at Westboro Speedway reunion
This vehicle took part in races at the Westboro Speedway in the 1970s. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – There’s a story behind every car. Of converting garages and backyards into an assembly...
View ArticleBlessing of the Animals at St. Stephen’s in Westborough
Rev. Mary Rosendale, left, blesses Radar, owned by Cindy Querica, during a Blessing of the Animals service on Oct. 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Radar...
View ArticleWestborough Board of Health proposes changes to plastic reduction bylaw
A car passes in front of Westborough Town Hall back in December. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Residents will have another chance to decide on a plastic reduction bylaw at the fall Town Meeting....
View ArticleNearly 20 years of Westborough’s Nature Notes
Annie Reid and Garry Kessler are the faces behind Nature Notes. WESTBOROUGH – For 18 years, Annie Reid and Garry Kessler have covered Westborough’s flora and fauna in their column “Nature Notes” on...
View ArticleWestborough native becomes new coach for Worcester Railers
Westborough native Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman is the new coach and general manager for the Worcester Railers. (Photo/Courtesy Worcester Railers) WESTBOROUGH – For the past 16 seasons, Jordan...
View ArticleWestborough electric vehicle event on Oct. 15
Electric vehicles sit on display during last year’s event. (Photo by/Dakota Antelman) WESTBOROUGH – Want to know more about electric vehicles? Come to the “Get Charged Up” regional EV Expo on Saturday,...
View ArticleWestborough Lions hosting Peace Poster, Youth Speech contests
From left to right: Arushi Vora, Anish Karthick, and Lion Susan Ash, Peace Poster Chairperson pose for a photo. WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Lions Club is once again hosting its annual Peace Poster...
View ArticlePlanet Fitness to open in Westborough in November
A look inside the future Planet Fitness in Westborough. (Photo/Caroline Gordon) WESTBOROUGH – Planet Fitness will open its newest location in Westmeadow Plaza at 166 Milk Street in November. “After...
View ArticleOpen space purchase heading to Westborough Town Meeting
Drone photography shows a stretch of land near the water tower that the town is interested in purchasing. (Photo/Tami White) WESTBOROUGH – A chance for the town to purchase a 15.42-acre parcel at 0...
View ArticleBJ’s moves headquarters to Marlborough
Bob Eddy, center, BJ’s Wholesale Club president and CEO, presides over a ribbon-cutting event officially opening the company’s new Club Support Center in Marlborough. To his left: Jeff Desroches, chief...
View ArticleAdvisory Finance Committee recommends defeat of Westborough library project
Plans to update the Westborough Public Library were on display during the Open House on Sept. 9. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – The Advisory Finance Committee has recommended the defeat of a...
View ArticleWestborough schools want to use HVAC funds for ADA costs
Hastings Elementary School stands on Main Street in Westborough. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Hastings Elementary School needs an upgrade for its heating, ventilating and air conditioning...
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