EEE virus detected in mosquitoes in Westborough
Westborough – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Westborough. There were no EEE virus positive mosquito...
View ArticleEleanor R. Myers, 95, of Westborough
Westborough – Eleanor R. Myers of Westborough, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Aug. 7, 2019, surrounded her family. Born March 26, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pa.,...
View ArticleWill Westborough’s Spurr House be saved from wrecking ball?
Open houses held to garner interest from prospective buyers By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor The Spurr House Westborough – The town-owned property at 7 Parkman St., known as the Spurr House, is once...
View ArticleWestborough youngsters enjoy hitting the links
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Lori Kinney (l) with Ellie Spencer Westborough – For three weeks this summer, a number of Westborough youngsters put down their phones and tablets and instead headed to...
View ArticleWYFS offers tips to help cope with aftermath of exposure to violence
To the Editor: On behalf of Westborough Youth & Family Services, I offer our condolences to the victims and loved ones impacted by the mass shootings that occurred this weekend in El Paso, Texas...
View ArticleFitness with focus
By David Bagdon, Publisher Westborough’s Harmesh Sharma has made the transition from distance running to powerlifting. The word “warrior” is used a bit too lightly these days. In the world of fitness,...
View ArticleShrewsbury and Westborough student leaders intern for State Rep. Kane
(l to r) Legislative Director Jessica Beliveau, Sophia Flionis, Serena Desai and State Rep. Hannah Kane Boston – State Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury), was pleased to host three local...
View ArticleBeth Tikvah Synagogue to hold service under the stars
Westborough – Beth Tikvah Synagogue will host a family friendly Friday night service by the lake under the stars led by Rabbi Mike Swarttz at Lake Chauncey in Westborough Friday Aug. 23, at 7 p.m....
View ArticleResidents and businesses urged to stay in touch with CodeRED® app
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough – Nowadays, it is rare for anyone to be without a cell phone. It’s a great way to stay in touch with family, friends and business associates, as well as...
View ArticleHundredth Town Chorus seeks new members as it starts new season
Hundredth Town ChorusPhoto/submitted Westborough – The Hundredth Town Chorus will begin its new session on Wed., Sept 4 and is searching for new female singers to join. No auditions are required....
View ArticleJane P. Kruse, 80, of Westborough
Westborough – Jane P. Kruse, 80, of Westborough, passed away Aug. 11, 2019 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of Richard W. Kruse. Born in...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 16 edition
Westborough Saturday, July 27 2:07 a.m. Ruggles St. Accident property damage. 12:13 p.m. Arrested, David W. Brevik, 59, of 12023 Ambassador Dr., Westborough, for possess Class B drug (cocaine), possess...
View ArticleMark McNamara, 49, of Westborough
Westborough – Mark Patrick McNamara, 49, of Westborough, died Aug. 10, 2019 at his home in Narragansett, R.I. Born in Worcester on Dec. 17, 1969 and raised in Shrewsbury, Mark attended Shrewsbury...
View ArticleTatnuck to host authors of ‘Beyond the Finish’
Kyle (l) and Brent Pease Westborough – Tatnuck Bookseller will be hosting authors Brent and Kyle Pease Thursday Aug. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. The two, who are brothers, are the authors of “Beyond the Finish”...
View ArticleWestborough girls inspired after trip to Weightlifting Championships
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Olivia Sassetti Westborough – On any given day at CrossFit Prototype, the floor is busy with athletes of both sexes and all ages, working out. At the back of the gym,...
View ArticleAndrew R. Truell, 36, of Westborough
Westborough – Andrew R. Truell, known to friends as “Andy” or “Drew,” passed away Aug. 18, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester at the age of 36 years. Andrew was born in Framingham and...
View ArticleEdison Munroe, 88, formerly of Westborough
Naples, Fla. – Edison Beryl Munroe of Naples, Fla., formerly of Westborough, passed away after a brief illness Aug. 4, 2019. Ed was able to enjoy all of his 88 years with family and many lifelong...
View ArticleLook who’s coming to dinner
Cartoon/Ed Turner Westborough – It’s one of the downfalls of summer weather – insects that cause not just painful bites but also potentially serious viruses. Recently the Massachusetts Department of...
View ArticleRemembering a beloved friend
Residents honor the late Charlotte Spinney with love and laughter By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer Charlotte Spinney had a book club for 12 years and met more than 100 times with the same seven...
View ArticleA. Rita Lee, 98, of Westborough
Westborough – A. Rita Lee, of Westborough, passed away Aug. 22, 2019 at home with family at the age of 98 years old. She leaves a daughter, Pamela A. and her husband Brian P. Magrane of Lynn, and a...
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