A high school ‘Project’ worth celebrating
Alex Toso works on a waterfall, one of the jungle-themed decorations for Project Graduation’s all-night celebration on June 1 at Teamworks in Northborough. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH –...
View ArticleWays to keep cool during the heat wave
With the first heat wave of the season hitting the region, it’s a good time to hit the beach. GRAFTON Silver Lake Beach, 245 Upton St. Season from June 15-Aug. 11. Hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Day...
View ArticleCivic Club donation supports museum passes
Maureen Amyot, Library Director; Kevin Johnson, President of the Friends; Wendi Comey, Treasurer of the Friends; and representatives of the Westborough Civic Club: George Grosner, Bill Kohler, Tom...
View ArticleLocal police affected by statewide 911 system outage
Shrewsbury Police is among several agencies affected by a statewide 911 outage . (Photo/Courtesy Shrewsbury Police Department) REGION – Local police departments have reported that the statewide 911...
View ArticleWestborough selects architect for Golf Club feasibility study
An architect has been selected for the Westborough Golf Club RFP of the feasibility analysis and study of the building. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – The Municipal Building Committee (MBC) has...
View ArticleWestborough veterans hold flag retirement ceremony
Dozens of American flags were burned during a retirement ceremony at Veterans Park on Saturday, June 15. (photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – On Saturday, June 15, the Veterans Advisory Board led a...
View ArticleWestborough church hosts annual Love for Lifesavers event
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View ArticleWayback Burgers to open in mid-July
Work has begun to convert this space at Union Street into a Wayback Burgers franchise, as seen in this photo from December. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – After months of delays, Wayback...
View ArticleA positive at Westborough High – Hemanth Nekkalapudi
Hemanth Nekkalapudi just after he graduated from Westborough High School on June 1. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – It’s not every day a high school student gets to play Michael Jackson and...
View ArticleWestborough Farmers Market opens for season
Just in time for strawberry season, Stillman’s Farm opened up shop at the Westborough Farmers Market on June 13 at Bay State Commons. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Farmers...
View ArticleWestborough plans annual block party
A view of the 4th of July Block Party from the sky. (Photo/Tami White) WESTBOROUGH – The annual 4th of July block party will be held on Friday, June 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bay State Commons. The...
View ArticleWestborough Public Library appoints new director
Kate-Lynn Corracio, right, fields questions during her interview with the Westborough Public Library Board of Trustees on Monday, June 24. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – A new Westborough...
View ArticleLocal NASCAR driver Kaz Grala speeds to success
Westborough native and NASCAR driver Kaz Grala waves to a crowd at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo/Kyle Beckman) WESTBOROUGH – Westborough native and NASCAR driver Kaz Grala has...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Community members find ways to beat the heat
Stavro rides his bike through the sprinklers. He and his mother Dalia traveled from Upton to get to the splash pad at Assabet Park due to the heatwave on June 19. (Photo/Laney Halsey) REGION – A...
View ArticleSign up for transfer station permits online
Westborough’s Town Hall is located at 34 West Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Westborough residents may now submit transfer station permit applications online or in person at the public...
View ArticlePlanning Board approves plans for dog park
The dog park, which will be off Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way, will include fenced-off areas for small and large dogs. (Photo/Courtesy of the Westborough Planning Department) WESTBOROUGH – Plans for a...
View ArticleWestborough offers PAYT bag discount for seniors
Older Westborough residents may qualify to purchase the new PAYT bags at a reduced price. (Photo/Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – Under a new policy approved by the Select Board, older residents may qualify...
View ArticleReception honors Westborough Public Library’s Amyot
Maureen Amyot was honored for her 14 years as director of the Westborough Public Library with a reception on Wednesday, June 26. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) WESTBOROUGH – Maureen Amyot capped a 14-year...
View ArticleDeveloper, affordable housing trust close in on housing agreement
A rendering of the proposed residential component to Westborough Shopping Center. (Photo/Courtesy) WESTBOROUGH – As negotiations for the special permit/site plan application for 18 and 30 Lyman...
View ArticleAuto fire on I-495 southbound delays traffic in Westborough
(Courtesy/Westborough Fire Department) WESTBOROUGH — Traffic was slowed on Interstate 495 South after a car caught on fire. At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Friday night, the Westborough Fire Department...
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