Class of 2017 graduates outdoors at Westborough High
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Ally Rota provides bubbles for her row of graduates. Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr. Westborough – Although the skies were overcast June 3, the weather otherwise...
View ArticleRoche to exhibit at 1717 Shoppe in June
One of Richard Roche’s paintingsPhoto/submitted Westborough – During the entire month of June, the 1717 Shoppe, 18 Lyman St., in Westborough will exhibit landscape paintings by Westborough native...
View ArticleBeatrice L. Smith, 96, of Westborough
Westborough – Beatrice L. Smith, 96, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab. She was the wife of the late George R. Smith. Born in...
View ArticleMark Klein, 72, of Westborough
Westborough – Mark Klein, 72, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 30, 2017. Mark is survived by a daughter, Tamira Klein of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Joel Klein and his wife Linda;...
View ArticleWestborough to celebrate 15th annual spring festival
Submitted by the Rotary of Westborough Spring Festival Committee This year marks the 15th annual Westborough Spring Festival (WSF), a family-focused event that will take place on June 10. This year’s...
View ArticleWestborough police log, June 9 edition
Westborough Friday, May 26 4:25 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree/wires. 7:19 a.m. Belknap St. Suspicious person. 8:10 a.m. Milk St. Accident property damage. 10:50 a.m. Belknap St. Suspicious person. 1:52...
View ArticleWestborough author builds school for children in Africa
Jonathan Starr to appear at Tatnuck Bookseller Saturday, June 17 Jonathan Starr with Nimo, a student from Abaarso School, at her graduation from Oberlin CollegePhoto/submitted By Valerie Franchi,...
View ArticleCare packages sent to veterans stationed in Iraq
The team prepares to ship care packages to veterans in Iraq.Photo/submitted Westborough – The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) sponsored a shipment of 20 care packages to a platoon of the 82nd...
View ArticleGiant yard sale to be held at Westborough Senior Center
Westborough – The Westborough Senior Center Supporters will be holding their fourth annual Giant Yard Sale Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the senior center, 4 Rogers Rd. There will also be...
View ArticleWestborough Education Foundation Awards Grants
Westborough – A breakfast reception was held May 9 at the Willows to honor the Westborough Education Foundation (WEF) grant recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year. The WEF awarded 17 grants...
View ArticleWestborough school library teachers receive service award
Laura D’Elia and Anita CellucciPhoto/submitted By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Westborough – Two Westborough school library teachers were honored for their dedication to the profession of...
View ArticleBeverley Swanson, 92, of Westborough
Westborough – Beverley J. Swanson, whose radio voice and award-winning, commercial journalism talents were hallmarks of her time at KRLC in Lewiston, Idaho back-in-the-day, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017...
View ArticleDay of festivities celebrates Westborough’s 300th year
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Fireworks over Lake Chauncy capped a perfect day of celebration.Photo/Jonathan McElvery Westborough – As part of the landmark year of celebrations, the Rotary...
View ArticlePhyllis A. Dorr, 88, of Westborough
Westborough – Phyllis A. Dorr, 88, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Dorr. Born in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the...
View ArticleWestborough police log, June 16 edition
Westborough Friday, June 2 12:56 a.m. Olde Hickory Path. Suspicious person. 4:11 a.m. Oak St. Suspicious activity. 7:09 a.m. Valente Dr. Larceny. 8:58 a.m. Smith Pkwy. Accident property damage. 10:03...
View ArticleWestborough Recreation Department offers summer fun
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – As school is just around the corner, many parents might be saying, “Ok, what’s next?” In Westborough the answer is “Check out the great Playground...
View ArticleWestborough dog show brings community together and raises money to rescue dogs
Biggest dog winner. Photos/submitted Westborough – As tails wagged and paws gave owners high fives, spectators at the Rotary Club of Westborough’s 15th annual Spring Festival gathered around the...
View ArticleGibbons School students honored for winning economic competition
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor The Gibbons School Economic Team. Photo/Brian Paulhus Westborough – A group of eight grade students from the Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School recently traveled to the...
View ArticleState Senator Jamie Eldridge presents budget priorities to selectmen
By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer State Senator Jamie Eldridge. Photo/Melanie Petrucci Westborough – State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) appeared before Westborough’s Board of Selectmen at...
View ArticleBoard endorses Veterans Freedom Park dog leash program
By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Westborough Board of Selectmen endorsed a dog leash program at their June 13 meeting that has been recently established by Westborough...
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