Date change for ‘Screen on the Green’
Westborough – This week’s “Screen on the Green” movie has been rescheduled from Thursday, Aug. 8 to tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Bay State Green, Union Street. The Westborough Civic...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 9 edition
Westborough Friday, July 26 1:11 a.m. Ruggles St. Suspicious activity. 3:30 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 6:40 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Park St. Road/tree/wires. 8:45 a.m. Cross/Ruggles Sts. Accident –...
View ArticleWestborough Public Library hosts folk concert
Westborough – Folk artist Gail Finnie plays the Appalachian dulcimer while leading a sing-along Aug. 1 at the Westborough Public Library. She has shared the stage with musical performers such as Pete...
View ArticleWestborough students get hands-on sushi lesson
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor The class and their hosts show off their homemade maki sushi rolls.Photo/Bonnie Adams Westborough – Like many students, the teens in the Life Skills class at...
View ArticleWestborough announces Town Hall relocation plans
Westborough – Town Hall, located at 34 West Main St., is slated to undergo a major $7.3 million renovation starting in September. As a result, the town offices located there will temporarily move to...
View ArticleYouth commission seeks new member
Westborough – The Westborough Youth Commission is seeking one adult member for an open position. The commission is a nine-member board, composed of five adults and four high school age students,...
View ArticleWestborough team wins baseball tournament
The championship team from Westborough: (front row) Tommy DeCoursey, Dylan Ruberti, Jack Cardin, Arthur McMahon and Jake Meleski; (middle row) Ryan Guilbeau, Michael Kurlan, James Fitzgibbons, Joey...
View ArticleGoogle names Westborough as ‘digital capital’ of Mass.
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – The town of Westborough will be feted tomorrow at the South Street Diner by Google as the digital capital of Massachusetts. According to Samantha Smith,...
View ArticleFrances Mango-Thompson, 63
Westborough - Frances Mango-Thompson, 63, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 at her family home. She was the beloved wife of Bill Thompson and the loving mother of Samantha...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 16 edition
Westborough Friday, Aug. 2 12:51 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious person. 1:50 a.m. Otis St. Suspicious auto. 4:21 a.m. Nash St. Ambulance. 5:41 a.m. E Main St. Road/tree/wires. 11:05 a.m. W Main St....
View ArticleWestborough resident seeks help raising funds for service dog
Francine and Juanita Maranda with BenPhoto/Valerie Franchi By Valerie Franchi, Contributing Writer Westborough – When asked what it is like to suffer from vertigo, Westborough resident Juanita Maranda,...
View ArticleHigh Holiday services at Beth Tikvah Synagogue
Westborough – Beth Tikvah Synagogue, an inclusive, egalitarian, and fully participatory independent congregation at 45 Oak St., will offer a full schedule of High Holiday services. Rosh Hashanah...
View ArticleWYFS congratulates babysitting graduates
Graduates of the WYFS babysitting class include: (back row, l to r) Rebecca Bartlett, Rachel Keeler, Claire Gagnon, Olivia Graves-Witherell, Sophie Keeler, Madeleine Graves-Witherell, Thomas Ormond,...
View ArticleHundredth Town Chorus seeks women singers for fall season
Members of the Hundredth Town Chorus entertain at a local concert. (Photo/submitted) Westborough – The Hundredth Town Chorus of Westborough is looking for new members. Women of all voices, all ages,...
View ArticleWestborough church group helps Pennsylvania residents in need
The team of 27 youth and seven adults who traveled to Pennsylvania this summerPhoto/submitted Westborough – This summer, 27 youth and seven adults, including parishioners from the Congregational Church...
View ArticleWestborough announces state hospital land price tag
By Chris Kopacko, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Board of Selectmen approved a proposal during its Aug.13 meeting for the town to purchase the Westborough State Hospital property for $2.2...
View ArticleWestborough honored as Google’s 2013 eCity of Massachusetts
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Matt Dunne, Google’s head of community affairs (left) speaks at a ceremony honoring Westborough as Google’s 2013 eCity of Massachusetts as U.S. Rep. James McGovern,...
View ArticleJane Mickelson, 50
Westborough - Jane Mickelson, 50, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at home. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lorraine (Hyland) Mickelson. Jane enjoyed...
View ArticleWestborough police warn of ‘traveling criminals’
Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this afternoon: The Westborough Police Department is warning all residents to be aware that a group of traveling criminals has been...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 23 edition
Westborough Friday, Aug. 9 12:36 a.m. Eli Whitney St. Suspicious auto. 1:11 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto. 1:42 a.m. Bowman St. Suspicious auto. 5:09 a.m. Upton Rd. Ambulance. 7:52 a.m. Turnpike Rd....
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