Westborough BOS opts out of purchase and sale for Grove Street property
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Board of Selectmen has voted to terminate the purchase and sale agreement associated with the property at 9 Grove St., citing...
View ArticleWestborough BOS reviews results of staffing study survey
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – At a recent meeting, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) heard a presentation from representatives of The Novak Consulting Group in regards to a...
View ArticleWestborough police log, June 12 edition
Westborough Sunday, May 24 10:12 a.m. Capt Samuel Forbush Rd. Annoying/harassing phone calls. 12:14 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Threats made. 5:01 p.m. Fisher St. Suspicious activity. Monday, May 25 12:40 a.m....
View ArticleWestborough residents come together to hold peaceful vigil
By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer Westborough – In response to the killing of George Floyd while being placed under arrest in Minneapolis, Minn. protests have been held all across the United...
View ArticleWestborough to hold Town Election Saturday, June 13
Westborough – The town of Westborough will be holding its annual Town Election this Saturday, June 13 at Memorial Hall, Town Hall, 34 West Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candidates for elective...
View ArticleWestborough boards discuss pros and cons of town reopening fields and...
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – Recreation Director Jennifer Kirkland met with the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health June 9 looking for guidance regarding opening...
View ArticleWestborough’s Lake Chauncy closed for swimming this summer
Westborough also cancels rec programs By Jennifer Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough Recreation Director Jenn Kirkland reported at the June 2 Board of Selectmen meeting that the Recreation...
View ArticlePerk & Parcel reopens in Westborough
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Perk & Parcel offers a variety of sweet treats and coffees, espressos and lattes.Photo/Rick Mosher Westborough – The combination of two enthusiastic, knowledgeable...
View ArticleWestborough youth plan food drive after cancelled service trip
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Ben Riela, Greg Xenos, Abbey Riela and Ella HillfingerPhoto/submitted Westborough – When their annual service trip got cancelled this summer due to COVID-19,...
View ArticleWestborough finally able to hold annual Town Election
Westborough – After a three month delay, the town of Westborough finally held its annual Town Election on June 13. The election had been scheduled for March 17 but was postponed due to the coronavirus...
View ArticleWestborough police log, June 19 edition
Westborough Saturday, May 30 8:14 a.m. W Main St. Larceny. 8:19 a.m. Phillips St. B&E in MV. 4:01 p.m. Stratton Dr. Suspicious activity. 4:14 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general). 6:50 p.m. Milk...
View ArticleWestborough finally able to hold annual Town Election
Westborough – After a three month delay, the town of Westborough finally held its annual Town Election on June 13. The election had been scheduled for March 17 but was postponed due to the coronavirus...
View ArticleWestborough to proceed with Town Meeting Saturday, June 20
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Board of Selectmen and Board of Health met with Town Moderator John Arnold again June 16 to discuss the facilitation of Town Meeting,...
View ArticleVeterans will be allowed to place flags on rotary in Westborough
By Jennifer Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – The Board of Selectmen recently considered a request from the Veterans’ Advisory Board to put flags on the rotary June 27 through July 4 in...
View ArticleAlthough Westborough beach is closed, trash is being left behind
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – Town Manager Kristi Williams told selectmen at their June 15 meeting that a large amount of trash was left in the parking lot of the town...
View ArticleWestborough Girl Scouts remain active during pandemic
(l to r) Luna Kusminsky, Amelia Petralia and Delaney Dowd earned their cyber security badge. Westborough – Though in-person Girl Scout activities are presently suspended, Westborough Girl Scouts have...
View ArticleWestborough High School student takes action for environmental health
By Caroline White, Contributing Writer Bridget Lord Westborough – Westborough High School has its very own climate change activist! Bridget Lord is an ambitious and dedicated junior who works with both...
View ArticleWestborough police log, June 26 edition
Westborough Saturday, June 6 1:53 a.m. Sheffield Way. Suspicious activity. 8:46 a.m. Oak St. Larceny. 10:41 a.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity. 11:57 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity. 1:06 p.m....
View ArticleJean M. Bisson, 87, formerly of Westborough
March 29, 1933 – June 20, 2020 Manchaug – Jean M. (Leslie) Bisson, of Manchaug, formerly of Worcester and Westborough, passed away surrounded by family Saturday, June 20, 2020 after a period of...
View ArticleWestborough BOS agrees with changing town seal but cautions it will take time
Current seal features cotton gin invented by Eli Whitney; public hearing to be held in July By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – In response to public outcry that gained traction...
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