Learn about proposed acquisition of Ellis-Walker property
WESTBOROUGH – Learn more about the proposed acquisition of the Ellis-Walker property (known as 0 Bowman St.) on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Westborough Fire Station Training Room, 42 Milk St....
View ArticleMeet the candidates for Westborough Library Trustee
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Public Library will host an opportunity to meet the candidates for the Board of Library Trustees on Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. on the main floor. There are five...
View ArticleTavolino in Westborough reopens following renovations
After spending the past several weeks undergoing renovations, Tavolino will reopen on Friday, March 1. Photo Courtesy of Tavalino. WESTBOROUGH – The Tavolino Italian Gourmet restaurant at 33 East Main...
View ArticleTown Meeting article seeks to acquire 34-acre parcel
This map shows the location of the Ellis-Walker parcel at 0 Bowman St. (Photo/Courtesy Town of Westborough) WESTBOROUGH – An article on this spring’s Annual Town Meeting warrant is requesting to expand...
View ArticleSchools ask for $4.12 million to replace Hastings roof
A request for funds to replace the roof at Hastings Elementary School will appear in this spring’s Town Meeting Warrant. (Photo/Tami White) WESTBOROUGH – The hard number has arrived for the roof...
View ArticleLower state aid could hike Westborough’s property taxes
According to the “cherry sheets,” Westborough’s total amount of state aid stands at $13.8 million. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – A less-than-anticipated increase in state aid could be a factor in...
View ArticleWestborough Candidate Statement – School Committee – Tim Askew
Tim Askew Why are you running for School Committee? I’m running for school committee to give back to the system and community that gave so much to me. Westborough has incredible schools; I graduated...
View ArticleWestborough Candidate Statement – School Committee – Boyd Stewart Conklin
Why are you running for School Committee? Here is what Googles AI Gemini might write about me: Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill your request to write an op-ed in the style of @boydconklin, as it goes...
View ArticleWestborough School Committee candidates make argument for election
Two candidates are vying for a seat on the Westborough School Committee. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Westborough voters will head to the polls for the town election on March 12. There are...
View ArticleJackman receives town’s Employee Excellence Award
Westborough’s Town Hall is located at 34 West Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – The town’s Employee Excellence Award Committee has presented the February 2024 Employee Excellence Award to...
View ArticleWestborough Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby
Cub Scouts check out the entries at the Pinewood Derby on Feb. 10 at Mill Pond Elementary School. (Photo/Courtesy) WESTBOROUGH — The Cub Scouts of Pack 100 Westborough held its annual Pinewood Derby on...
View ArticleWestborough library repair project gets approval from finance committee
This rendering shows plans for Westborough Public Library’s lower floor. (photo/Courtesy Westborough Public Library) WESTBOROUGH – The next phase of the Westborough Public Library’s repair project...
View ArticleMastersingers present ‘Voices of Light’
A file photo shows the Assabet Valley Mastersingers performing. (Photo/submitted) SHREWSBURY – Assabet Valley Mastersingers has announced its upcoming performance, “Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan...
View ArticleA Night in the Cold (and rain) to help homeless children
Cayla Ehrlich holds a sign during the annual A Night in the Cold fundraiser on March 2 near the Dunkin’ Donuts on East Main Street. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Homemade blueberry scones...
View ArticleWestborough candidates gather for forum
Candidates for library trustee speak during the candidate forum. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Candidates vying for office stated their cases for election during the Westborough Democratic Town...
View ArticleNature Notes: Local beech trees in winter
Historic European beech, estimated 250 years old, in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough. (Photo courtesy of Garry Kessler) Walking in winter woods, you might spot a ghost tree from seasons past: a young...
View ArticleWestborough Candidate Statement – Library Trustee – Jeanine Lea Mindrum...
Jeanine Mindrum Why are you running? I love the library and I go there frequently to keep up with my reading. Through my outreach efforts as a Library Trustee I am hoping that members of our community...
View ArticleWestborough Candidate Statement – Library Trustee – Boyd Stewart Conklin
Why are you running? The current Westborough library management and library building committee and Westborough select board and Westborough finance committee seem to have a hard time understanding the...
View ArticleWestborough Candidate Statement – Library Trustee – Gregory K. Moberg
Gregory K. Moberg Why are you running? Our library is a gem, a treasure. I take pride in what I see and find in our public library. I am running because I want to help preserve, promote, and improve...
View ArticleWestborough Candidate Statement – Library Trustee – Michael Karp
Michael Karp Why are you running? People’s freedom to read what they want is now under attack, even in our town. I’d like to be part of the group that keeps the library a safe and open place, a...
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