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Kaiser gives back to community through multiple channels
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor David Kaiser in the lobby of the Westborough branch of Central One Federal Credit Union. (Photo/Bonnie Adams) Westborough – Although nearly everyone says they believe...
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Johnson is running for re-election as Westborough selectman
Ian Johnson (Photo/submitted) Westborough – The town of Westborough will be holding its Annual Town Election Tuesday, March 4. There are no contested races this year. The Community Advocate has invited...
View ArticleLocal religious organizations help tackle hunger
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer Westborough – On Feb. 8 adults and children of all ages, beliefs and backgrounds stood side by side. Together, this diverse group laughed, cheered, applauded...
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Dorothea E. MacLeod, 97
Westborough - Dorothea E. MacLeod, 97, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Douglas G. MacLeod. Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of...
View ArticleOfficials hope more companies will utilize new commuter shuttle
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Officials from the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) held a meeting at the Doubletree Hotel Feb. 19 with local business leaders to discuss a new...
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Westborough police log, Feb. 28 edition
Westborough Friday, Feb. 14 2:23 a.m. Lyman St. Ambulance. 5:31 a.m. E Main St. Accident – property damage. 6:59 a.m. Ruggles St. Road/tree/wires. 1:15 p.m. E Main St. Accident – property damage. 4:43...
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Meet Ilyse Levine-Kanji, candidate for Westborough School Committee
Ilyse Levine-KanjiPhoto/submitted Westborough – The town of Westborough will be holding its Annual Town Election Tuesday, March 4. There are no contested races this year. The Community Advocate has...
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Meet Jody Hensley, candidate for Westborough School Committee
Jody HensleyPhoto/submitted Westborough – The town of Westborough will be holding its Annual Town Election Tuesday, March 4. There are no contested races this year. The Community Advocate has invited...
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Westborough town officials disagree on moving forward with solar project
By Michael Gelbwasser, Contributing Writer Westborough – Voters at the annual Town Meeting Saturday, March 15, will decide on a proposal to allow the town to lease six acres of the contaminated...
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Westborough selectmen approve reduced hours for Historical Commission secretary
By Michael Gelbwasser, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen supported cutting the Historical Commission secretary’s hours, but it’s a smaller cut than Town Manager Jim...
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Avidia Charitable Foundation donates to The Pastoral Counseling Centers of MA
(l to r): Jimmie Ames, assistant vice president and market manager, Avidia Bank; Millard B. Berryman, president and CEO for DA-MAR Biological, Inc.; Mary Taber, spiritual director, L.C.S.W., Pastoral...
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Highlands offers seniors a ‘gracious’ way of life
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Scott and Alice Ramsay are the on-site managers of the Highlands Gracious Retirement Living complex in Westborough. Westborough – Certainly one of the most emotional...
View ArticleIn Your Shoes to host ‘Casino Night’ fundraiser
Westborough – Since 2008, In Your Shoes (IYS) has been helping Westborough residents in need. The nonprofit organization provides emergency funds to any person who resides or works in Westborough....
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Westborough elementary students hold their own Olympic games
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Mascots for the Armstrong Elementary Winter Olympics closing ceremony included Joey Furbush, kindergarten, Tess Badway, third grade, and Chase Loban, kindergarten....
View ArticleWestborough selectmen approve reduced hours for Historical Commission secretary
By Michael Gelbwasser, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen supported cutting the Historical Commission secretary’s hours, but it’s a smaller cut than Town Manager Jim...
View ArticleWestborough town officials disagree on moving forward with solar project
By Michael Gelbwasser, Contributing Writer Westborough – Voters at the annual Town Meeting Saturday, March 15, will decide on a proposal to allow the town to lease six acres of the contaminated...
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Westborough police log, March 7 edition
Westborough Friday, Feb. 21 12:40 a.m. Hillcrest Dr. Ambulance. 5:11 a.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Ambulance. 6:52 a.m. Gleason St. Accident – property damage. 7:23 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious person. 12:27...
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Westborough Town Meeting to tackle town solar project, budget
Westborough – A potential solar field on town-owned property, a host of capital items and a level-services operating budget top the warrant for Westborough’s Annual Town Meeting (ATM), which convenes...
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Goodman tells local business leaders reason for optimism
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor (l to r): Karen Chapman, vice president, Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce; breakfast presenters Bob Rhodes and Robert Donnan, Small Business Insurance Agency; Dr....
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Retiring superintendent reflects on a varied 35 years in education
Superintendent Marianne O’Connor (Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.) By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Westborough – While working 35 years in education, Superintendent Marianne O’Connor has covered a lot of...
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