‘Hadassah Rocks’ benefit to be held Feb. 1 in Westborough
Westborough – Hadassah Greater Boroughs will hold a night of music and dinner Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Arturo’s Restaurant, 54 E. Main St., Westborough. The SNG Band will be playing and there...
View ArticleRemembering with love William Carr
William CarrPhoto/submitted Westborough – Just over a year ago our beloved William left this earth after a long life of loving and serving his family, town and nation. Everywhere he went, he met...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Jan. 17 edition
Westborough Wednesday, Jan. 1 12:25 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general). 1:20 a.m. Computer Dr. Disturbance (general). 2:34 a.m. Arrested, Jenna Leigh Matys, 38, of 50 Adams St., Apt. 202,...
View ArticleHearing to be held on proposed demolition of Westborough home
Curtis and Abigail Beeman HousePhoto/Bonnie Adams Westborough – The Westborough Historical Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. on the proposed demolition of the...
View ArticleWestborough Youth & Family Services to offer free mental health screenings...
Westborough – Westborough Youth & Family Services (WYFS) will offer the community free mental health screenings Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Forbes Building, Room 305, 45 W....
View ArticleThe tale of Fiona and the WFD
Cartoon/Ed Turner Westborough – Recently members of the Westborough Fire Department made two dramatic rescues. The first was assisting a 78-year-old man, Bill Johnston, who had fallen into the Cedar...
View ArticleWestborough residents voice concern regarding Eversource project
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter Westborough – The safety and environmental concerns of Westborough residents and town officials dominated a public hearing where Eversource Energy...
View ArticleEleanor O’Rourke, 84, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough
Westborough – Eleanor ‘Ellie’ (Jenkins) O’Rourke, 84, of Westborough, and a former longtime Southborough resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She is survived by her beloved...
View ArticlePaul Ouellette, 78, of Westborough
Westborough – Paul Ouellette of Westborough, formerly of Wilmington and Saugus, born 12/22/41 in Salem, Mass, son of the late Oscar Ouellette and the late Marie Ann (Levesque) Ouellette, passed away...
View ArticleWestborough Girl Scout textile recycling Jan. 25
Westborough – Westborough Girl Scout Troop 30510 will hold a textile recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Westborough High School main entrance, 90 W. Main St. Accepted items...
View ArticleMGC Westborough to host Cartwheel-athon to benefit fallen Worcester firefighter
Kids are invited to cartwheel to benefit Lt. Jason Menard’s family.Photo/submitted Westborough – Mass Gymnastics Center will be hosting a Cartwheel-athon on Saturday, Feb. 1 to benefit the family of...
View ArticleWestborough BOS will not change name – yet
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter Westborough – Will the Westborough Board of Selectmen become the gender-neutral Select Board in 2020? Town Manager Kristi Williams asked selectmen at their...
View ArticleWestborough to consider purchasing property for parking
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter Westborough – Downtown Westborough needs more parking. The town’s board of selectmen once considered razing an historic property just for that purpose. That...
View ArticleA long overdue thank you and plea for help to Westborough community
To the Editor: The Friends of the Westborough Public Library wishes to thank any of the residents who have made generous donations of books over the years. The amount and variety of what is dropped...
View ArticleWestborough wastewater treatment plant honored for safety, reliability
from left to right back row, Erik Schiff, assistant plant manager; Jared Cotton; Andrew Hayes; Eugene Meyers; Carmen Defillippo; Benjamin Grant; and Project Manager Keith M. Labbe; front row left to...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Jan. 24 edition
Westborough Monday, Jan. 6 1:39 a.m. Old Colony Dr. Suspicious auto. 12:17 p.m. Arrested, Emily Ann Pikiel, 39, of 324 Salisbury St., Holden, for shoplifting $250+ by concealing merchandise. 12:30 p.m....
View ArticleRalph Halpern, 67, of Framingham
February 21, 1952 – January 20, 2020 Framingham – Ralph Theodore Halpern, a lifelong resident of Framingham, entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late...
View ArticleWestborough Historical Commission determines more time needed to make Beeman...
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter Curtis and Abigail Beeman HousePhoto/Bonnie Adams Westborough – The Westborough Historical Commission held a public hearing Jan. 22 to determine if the Curtis...
View ArticleWestborough Public Library participating in Bruins PJ Drive
Westborough – The Westborough Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in the 13th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive to benefit Department of Children and Families’ Wonderfund and...
View ArticleWestborough BOH passes polystyrene regulation
By Andrew Strecker, Contributing Reporter Westborough – Westborough’s Board of Health (BOH) adopted a regulation to reduce polystyrene use, thereby protecting the environment and public health,...
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