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Westborough Girl Scout builds park benches to earn silver award

By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Ryann Smith. (Photo/Submitted) Westborough – Ryann Smith, 14, a freshman at Westborough High School, is working hard to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award. On...

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Holocaust survivor to speak at Beth Tikvah Synagogue Oct. 22

Westborough – Holocaust survivor and Worcester resident Thea Aschkenase will speak Sunday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 p.m. at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 45 Oak St., Westborough. She will share the story of her...

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TM will vote on field lights, new cemetery, and school articles

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Voters will decide the fate of 36 articles, including a controversial request to have field lights installed at the Westborough High School (WHS), at the...

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Westborough Senior Center Supporters to host Oct. 20 event

Westborough – The Westborough Senior Center Supporters (WSCS) will be holding a baked stuffed chicken dinner at the center’s 4 Rogers Rd. location, Friday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The entertainment will...

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Needs of all citizens must be kept in mind regarding issue of field lights

To the Editor: With the many pros and cons regarding proposed field lights, one thing that can’t be disputed is hard core financials. The Stadium Renovation budget (w/out Lights) is $3.5 million....

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Keeping the downtown beautiful

Westborough – Myles Henderson waters one of the flower boxes decorating the sidewalk in Westborough’s downtown. The Westborough High School junior has been doing so over the past few months as a way to...

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Public is invited to WHS Homecoming Festival

The student council is planning many events similar to the successful 2016 Homecoming Festival .Photo/submitted Westborough – The Westborough High School Student Council will be holding its annual...

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David Kaprelian, 81, of Westborough

Westborough – David Kaprelian, 81, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. He was the beloved husband of Judith F....

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Joan M. Gionfriddo, 86, of Westborough

Westborough – Joan M. Gionfriddo, 86, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at the Coleman House in Northborough. She was the beloved wife of 61 years to Maurice P. Gionfriddo....

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James A. Dorsey, 80, of Westborough

Westborough – James A. Dorsey, 80, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores (Borgatti) Dorsey; son James A. Dorsey Jr. and his wife...

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Town Meeting approves zoning change for ‘Friday Night Lights’

By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Westborough – Westborough’s Fall Town Meeting, held Oct. 16, at Westborough High School,  drew a crowd of well over 1,000 residents who were largely in...

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Bipartisan group to host presentation about campaign finance reform

Westborough – We the People Massachusetts, a bipartisan organization, will be hosting an evening of education and action about campaign finance reform Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m., at Tatnuck...

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NAL’S Paint Center expands to Westborough

NAL’S Paint Center in Westborough (Photo/submitted) Westborough – NAL’S Paint Center, with two locations in Worcester and stores in Shrewsbury, Auburn and Leominster, recently announced the opening of...

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Local theater troupe to salute WWII women pilots

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Gathered at a rehearsal for the Westborough Players’ Club production of “Decision Height” are cast members (back, l to r) Laura Often, Karen Rockwood Bishop,...

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Westborough Education Foundation Trivia Bee Nov. 6

Westborough – The Westborough Education Foundation will host the 10th annual Trivia Bee on Monday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Westborough’s DoubleTree Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive. As in past years, the bee...

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Westborough police log, Oct. 20 edition

Westborough Monday, Oct. 9 7:40 a.m. E Main St. Larceny. 9:47 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 11:05 a.m. Mayberry Dr. Suspicious activity. 11:51 a.m. Smith Pkwy. Disturbance (general). 12:20 p.m....

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Police say no fraud occurred during Westborough Town Meeting

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning regarding an investigation alleging voter fraud that occurred at the fall Town Meeting held Monday, Oct. 16. After speaking...

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Earl Hutt named grand marshal of Westborough Veterans Day Parade

Earl Hutt (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Westborough town officials have announced that Westborough native Earl Harris Hutt will be grand marshal of the Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 11. Hutt was...

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Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital to host ‘dry eye’ seminar

Jean Keamy (Photo/submitted) Westborough – Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital will host a free community education program, “Innovations in dry eye treatment” Thursday, Oct. 26. The program will be...

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Westborough Town Meeting approves expedited permitting and new Finance...

By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer Westborough – Town Meeting re-convened Tuesday, Oct. 17, for its second and final evening of business. Proceedings began with Article 9. Town Planner Jim...

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