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Grala turns childhood passion for racing into career

Kaz Grala, left, signs a card for a pair of fans at Arturo’s Restaurant on July 13. Grala grew up in Westborough. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – When he was a senior at Worcester Academy in...

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Nature Notes: Noticing local day-flying moths

Day-flying hummingbird clearwing moth. (Photo by Garry Kessler) When something colorful flutters in a garden or long grass, do you think “butterfly”? Or perhaps “moth”? Or maybe even “day-flying moth”?...

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Westborough police recover illegal firearm

The Westborough Police Department is located in the Forbes Building. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – A Westborough man is in custody after police reportedly discovered an illegal firearm, cash...

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‘Hunting Whitey’ author to come to Willows

  WESTBOROUGH – New York Times bestselling author, podcast host and award-winning former reporter with the Boston Herald Dave Wedge will be in Westborough for a book signing. Wedge will be at The...

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Mosquito Control Project announces Westborough August dates

WESTBOROUGH – Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project personnel will be in town to respond to residents’ concerns about mosquitoes in their area on Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31....

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Work continues on local MassDOT projects

This photo from May shows the Westborough end of Fruit Street by Flanders Road. Photo by Maureen Sullivan WESTBOROUGH – Despite the recent period of heavy rain, there have been no delays on work being...

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Rec. Dept. staff member receives employee excellence award

Westborough’s Town Hall is located at 34 West Main Street. (photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – The town has announced its Employee Excellence Award winner for July – Grethel Guzman-Ruck, the...

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Tractor trailer strikes Westborough bridge; expect delays

A truck struck the bridge on Aug. 3. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Drivers in downtown Westborough will be facing delays after a truck struck the East Main Street bridge. In a Facebook post just...

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Goat yoga comes to the Westborough library

Yoga class participants say hello to Turnip, a Nigerian dwarf goat that was part of the goat yoga class on the grounds of the Westborough Public Library on July 27. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH...

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Shrewsbury 10U baseball team overcomes Westborough to win championship

Shrewsbury’s 10U team wins the Algonquin Invitational Tournament. (Photo/Evan Walsh) NORTHBOROUGH – The Shrewsbury 10U all-star baseball team starts each of its practices by working on defense. Ground...

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Cold Harbor Brewing Co. opens at Otis Street

Cold Harbor Brewing Co. is now open at Otis Street. A formal grand opening is scheduled for Aug. 12. Photo by Maureen Sullivan. WESTBOROUGH — Cold Harbor Brewing Co. is having a soft opening at its...

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Eagle Scout project uncovers piece of Westborough history

Hunter Felton, center left, and members of Troop 100 with the historic stone marker soon to be unburied and reset as part of Felton’s Eagle Scout project.(Photo/Hunter Felton) WESTBOROUGH – For his...

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Motor vehicle accident in Westborough damages utility pole

Washington Street near the Southborough town line is currently closed. (Photo/Courtesy Westborough Police Department) WESTBOROUGH – Washington Street, off Flanders Road near the Southborough line, is...

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BORO Sugar Shack hosts food drive

The BORO Program and Sugar Shack on East Main Street. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – The BORO Sugar Shack, 15 E. Main St., is conducting a food drive for the Westborough Food Pantry. Through...

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National Weather Service issues tornado warning for area

(Photo/Courtesy National Weather Service) REGION – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for the area until 9:30 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., the NWS reported an area of severe thunderstorms...

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Affordable Housing Trust approves RFP for 3 Baylor Ave.

This house at 3 Baylor Ave. is among the projects under the supervision of the Affordable Housing Trust. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – It’s been a busy summer for the Westborough Affording...

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Westborough takes in homeless families

Westborough’s Town Hall is located at 34 West Main Street. Nine homeless families have been placed in a Westborough hotel. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Town and public safety officials have been...

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Westborough bakery plans fundraiser for Compassionate Care ALS

WESTBOROUGH – The owner of Yummy Mummy Bakery on East Main Street is planning a special fundraiser for a relative diagnosed with ALS. Melissa Roiter’s uncle, David Garber, was diagnosed more than 13...

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Westborough Fire Department unveils Community Connects

The Westborough Fire Department is located at 42 Main Street. The department recently unveiled Community Connects.(Photo/Dakota Antelman) WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Fire Department recently unveiled...

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Westborough Library Building Committee preps for repair project

The Westborough Public Library will undergo major renovations with help from a recently awarded state grant. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – For the past several months, the Westborough Public...

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