Westborough offers a sweet time for trick-or-treaters
So many choices at the annual Main Street Trick or Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in downtown Westborough. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – The emphasis was definitely on treats on Tuesday, Oct. 24,...
View ArticleLeading with Kindness event postponed
The Leading with Kindness event to be held at Congregation B’nai Shalom has been postponed.(Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – The Leading with Kindness event presented by Central MA Connections in...
View ArticleRenovations underway at Waste Connections building
One of the buildings at E.L. Harvey/Waste Connections on Hopkinton Road is being converted into a vehicle repair and parts storage facility.(Photo/Courtesy) WESTBOROUGH – Those driving along Hopkinton...
View ArticleWestborough notches double-overtime victory over Marlborough to clinch league...
Westborough’s Camden Petralia gets the ball upfield. (Photo/Evan Walsh) MARLBOROUGH – After four quarters, three hours, and two overtimes, the battle between the Westborough Rangers and Marlborough...
View ArticleGingras reflects on first days as director of planning
Director of Planning Jenny Gingras, right, with Administrative Assistant Kristen Belanger (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Jenny Gingras sees Westborough beyond graphs, charts and plans. “I look...
View ArticleHoward Ayotte celebrates 95th birthday
Howard Ayotte just celebrated his 95th birthday. (Photo/Courtesy) WESTBOROUGH – Howard Ayotte, a longtime resident, celebrated his 95th birthday on Oct. 10 with his senior coffee group at McDonald’s...
View ArticleWestborough Connects announces Kindness Week
Local drummers Dave Curry, Yogesh Karale and Yash Naik perform to wrap up the kickoff of Kindness Week at Westborough High School during the 2022 Kindness Week. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH –...
View ArticleNature Notes: Green bees
A green sweat bee (female) with white and black stripes (Agapostemon species), with hairy back legs for transporting pollen, on a purple aster. Photo courtesy of Garry Kessler Have you ever seen a...
View ArticleWestborough officially welcomes Rakks
Members of the Towfigh family cut the ribbon to officially open Rakks on Turnpike Road on Oct. 27. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – For the past 50 years, the Towfigh family has designed and...
View ArticleDue diligence continues at Community Center site in Westborough
Westborough is hoping to turn the former Boston Sports Club in Bay State Commons into a community center. (Photo/Tami White) WESTBOROUGH – The next steps for the Community Center are underway. With the...
View ArticleSelect Board hears plans for Boston Lawnmower, housing proposals
Boston Lawnmower is currently leasing space at 233 Turnpike Road. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Proposals for a new home for Boston Lawnmower and for up to 40 single-family rental units came before...
View ArticleWestborough Golf Club has endured for more than a century
Jack Negoshian worked as Westborough’s golf pro from 1988 until his retirement in 2021 (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – The small, dimpled ball soared from Turkey Hill and landed firmly on the...
View ArticleJohnston named Massachusetts Library Trustee of the Year
Mary Johnston, left with Westborough Public Library Director Maureen Amyot. (Photo/Courtesy) WESTBOROUGH – Mary Johnston, the chair of the Westborough Public Library Board of Trustees, has been named...
View ArticleClothing and toiletries drive to benefit homeless veterans
Westborough’s Town Hall is located at 34 West Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – In celebration of Kindness Week Nov. 5-16, Westborough Public Schools and the Veterans Advisory Board will...
View ArticleWestborough Historical Society presents program in printing
The Westborough Historical Society will present “Printing and Revolution” at the Westborough library. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – On Monday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Westborough Public...
View ArticleWestborough Connects kicks off Kindness Week
Members of Girl Scout Troop 65108 help make no-sew blankets during the kickoff to Westborough Connects Kindness Week on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Connects...
View ArticleWestborough approves contract for police chief
The Select Board recently approved a contract for Police Chief Todd Minardi. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – It is just about official. On Nov. 2, the Select Board approved a new contract for...
View ArticleVeterans Day ceremonies across the region
The parade marches down Main Street during the 2022 Veterans Day parade in Marlborough. (Photo/Laura Hayes) Grafton The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will be holding a ceremony on...
View ArticleCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner in Westborough
The community gathered for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2019. (Photo/Cela Dorr) WESTBOROUGH – For the 52nd consecutive year, the Westborough Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on...
View ArticleLocal communities receive One Stop state grants
Downtown Hudson lays under a brilliant sunset. Hudson recently received a grant through the Community One Stop for Growth program. (Photo/Tami White) BOSTON – Several local communities have received...
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