Westborough group’s trip to Appalachia helps families and volunteers
By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer A member of Appalachia Service Project (ASP): Westborough works on a home in Chapmanville, W.V., during last year’s trip. (Photos/submitted) Westborough –...
View ArticleWestborough police log, June 27 edition
Westborough Friday, June 13 5:59 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity. 6:23 a.m. E Main St. Ambulance. 8:10 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – property damage. 9:07 a.m. Milk St. Accident – property damage....
View ArticleCollaboration brings local art to Westborough
By Valerie Franchi, Contributing Writer One of Rob Franco’s paintings on display in the storefront of the former Dress Barn in the Westborough Shopping CenterPhoto/submitted Westborough – The...
View ArticleCreativity continues to flow for retired district arts coordinator
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer David Jost (Photo/submitted) Westborough – After serving 14 years as the Westborough district coordinator of fine arts, David Jost retired at the end of the...
View ArticleLocal McDonald’s franchise makes donation to Hastings School
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Lori Ruscito, McDonald’s franchise owner, Leigh Becker, Hastings Elementary School president and Corrie Marino, Hastings School Parents Group Council co-president,...
View ArticleWestborough woman runs to home base for fellow veterans
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Kara VautourPhoto/submitted Westborough – Technical Sergeant Kara Vautour is preparing to run in the 2014 Red Sox’s Run to Home Base event Saturday, July 19. The...
View ArticleSelectmen approve 106-room hotel for Connector Road
By Keith Regan, Contributing Writer Westborough–The Board of Selectmen June 24 granted final approval to a plan to build a 106-suite extended stay hotel, along with a second building that could house a...
View ArticleWestborough’s Economic Development Committee launches marketing campaign
One of the Westborough Economic Development Committee’s billboard slogans. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – In order to attract new businesses and retain current ones, the Westborough Economic...
View ArticleCoghlin honored for advocacy in the fight against cancer
James and Nancy CoghlinPhoto/submitted Westborough – Westborough resident James Coghlin, Sr. was honored June 10 by the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center for his leadership role in the fight...
View ArticleNew Hampshire man found guilty of murder in Marriott case
Westborough – A New Hampshire man has been found guilty of first degree murder in the 2012 death of a Westborough woman, Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott. Seth Mazzaglia, 31, of Dover, was charged with...
View ArticleWestborough woman runs to home base for fellow veterans
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Kara Vautour after finishing the recent Run for the Troops 5K in Andover. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Technical Sergeant Kara Vautour is preparing to run in the...
View ArticleFrancis T. Dyson, 85, of Westborough
Westborough - Francis T. Dyson, 85, of Westborough, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Dyson née Hamley, of 57 years,...
View ArticleHappy Fourth of July from Westborough!
Ciara O’Sullivan, 4, rides a pony. Westborough – Residents and guests got a head start on the holiday celebration June 27 at the annual Westborough July 4th Family Block Party held downtown. Organized...
View ArticleDiane T. Roy, 84, of Westborough
Westborough – Diane T. Roy, 84, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Normand A. Roy....
View Article15-year-old cellist wins Klein Competition
By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Zlatomir Fung is an accomplished, prize winning cellist. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – After a vote so close that it required a tiebreaker, 15-year-old cellist...
View ArticleWestborough police log, July 4 edition
Westborough Friday, June 20 1:15 a.m. Janlyn Cir. Suspicious auto. 2:09 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious person. 10:59 a.m. Willow St. Suspicious activity. 12:15 p.m. Willow St. B&E in MV. 1:25 p.m....
View ArticleThomas B. Fryer Jr., 88, of Westborough
Westborough – Thomas B. Fryer Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Nellie L. (Ruksnaitis) Fryer. His first...
View ArticleWestborough police log, July 11 edition
Westborough Thursday, June 26 1:49 a.m. Bowman St. Suspicious person. 6:28 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – property damage. 2:54 p.m. E Main St. Accident – property damage. 5:10 p.m. E Main St. Erratic...
View ArticleMagazine cites Westborough as one of the top towns in country for families
Westborough – A year after Westborough was named the top digital community in Massachusetts, the town has received another accolade – one of the top places in the country for families to call “home.”...
View ArticleCampers jump and run at Westborough clinic
Coach Doug Lang (gray shirt) and Coach Roger Anderson (red shirt) teach campers the basics of pole vaulting. Westborough – The Westborough Track & Field Clinic culminated with an Olympic Games Meet...
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