John W. Allan, 68
Westborough – John W. Allan, 68, of Westborough, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare – University Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness. He was the husband of...
View ArticleWestborough’s uncontested elections fail to draw voters
Westborough – Only 5 percent, or 493 out of 10,692 voters, came out to vote in Westborough’s annual town election March 4. All 13 candidates for town positions ran uncontested. With 439 votes, John E....
View ArticleAnthony Joseph Mallozzi III, 63
Westborough – Anthony Joseph Mallozzi III, 63, of Westborough, formerly of Northborough and Worcester, was a dedicated friend to all. He suffered a massive heart attack and passed away Saturday, March...
View ArticleWestborough police log, March 14 edition
Westborough Friday, Feb. 28 9:12 a.m. Milk/Oak Sts. Accident – property damage. 10:26 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general). 10:59 a.m. South St. Annoying/harassing phone calls. 1:36 p.m. Canfield...
View ArticleWestborough Rec team goes undefeated
Westborough Recreation League’s winning basketball team. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – The 2014 Westborough Recreation Basketball League finished their winter season March 8. The B-8 Red team,...
View ArticleFoxes and flying squirrels up close at live animal program in Westborough
Residents will have the opportunity to meet a fox at the Westborough Community Land Trust’s program “Nature of My Backyard.” (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Ever see a fox, a flying squirrel or a...
View ArticleSchiffman appointed to Westborough Youth Commission
Westborough – Lauren B. Schiffman has recently been appointed to serve on the Westborough Youth Commission. The mission of Westborough Youth and Family Services (WYFS) is to provide counseling for...
View ArticleAvidia Bank donates to Westborough tax relief fund
Joseph MacDonough (left) and Paul McGrath (right), directors at Avidia Bank, present the check to Joanne L. Savignac, Westborough treasurer. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Avidia Bank donated $1,500...
View ArticleAlice Tepper, 77
Westborough – Alice Mae Tepper of Westborough passed away peacefully at Beaumont Nursing Home Thursday, March 13, 2014, following a 13-year long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. The daughter of Roy...
View ArticleRoss Merrow, 84
Westborough – Ross Merrow, 84, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 16, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Christiane Merrow. Born in Portland, Maine, he was the son of Lawrence R. and...
View ArticleAida C. Raposa, 95
Westborough – Aida C. Raposa, 95, of Westborough, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Raposa. Born in...
View ArticleAfter debate, Westborough voters approve budget at Town Meeting
By Keith Regan, Contributing Writer Westborough–Tensions between growth and fiscal prudence, the town’s history and its increasingly diverse present and future, drove hours of debate at the Annual Town...
View ArticleWestborough police log, March 21 edition
Westborough Friday, March 7 11:36 a.m. Corning Fairbanks Way. Ambulance. 3:22 p.m. Milk St. Disabled auto. 3:44 p.m. E Main St./Baker Way. Accident – property damage. Saturday, March 8 2:52 a.m. E Main...
View ArticleVerizon assures public they are working on Internet woes
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Last August Westborough was named as the “digital” capital of Massachusetts. At the time, Google, together with local and state officials, recognized the...
View ArticleVoters send solar proposal back to drawing board
By Keith Regan, Contributing Writer Westborough – Voters at the March 15 Annual Town Meeting shot down a proposal to lease six acres of the Hocomonco Pond property for use as a solar power generation...
View ArticleThe Massachusetts Turnpike: a Westborough controversy
By Glenn Parker, Contributing Writer One of the first Mass. Turnpike signs.Photo/courtesy Glenn R. Parker This is an article in an occasional series about important events or things from Westborough’s...
View ArticleCorridor Nine to host annual Business Expo
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Over 1,000 visitors attend the 2013 Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.Photo/submitted Westborough – In just a few weeks, over 100 businesses and...
View ArticleLiterary Arts Open Mic continues evolving at Tatnuck Bookseller
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Zorina Frey recites her poetry at the debut of Literary Arts Open Mic Night in September at Tatnuck Bookseller.File Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr. Westborough – The...
View ArticleWestborough student wins prestigious art competition
Samantha Cusson’s winning drawing “Self Portrait in White” (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Westborough resident and Landmark School senior Samantha Cusson recently won two Boston Globe Scholastic Art...
View ArticleFriends of Westborough Public Library donates laptops
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough Public Library Director Maureen Ambrosino holds one of the new laptops.Photo/Bonnie Adams Westborough – There’s no doubt that technology can make our lives...
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