Westborough High graduates ‘the great and gritty class of 2020’
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Alyssa Hogan returns to her seat with diploma in hand. Westborough – It was better late than never when the Westborough High School (WHS) class of 2020 gathered...
View ArticleRichard L. Fay, 73, formerly of Westborough
Wardsboro, Vt. – Richard L. Fay, 73, of Wardsboro, VT., formerly of Westborough, MA, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, riding his bike on the back roads...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 7 edition
Westborough Sunday, July 19 2:04 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious person. 5:28 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree. 11:06 a.m. Flanders Rd. Disturbance (general). 7:39 p.m. Nourse St. Erratic operator. 9:09 p.m....
View ArticleDamien R. Hughes, 27, of Westborough
Westborough – Damien R. Hughes, 27, of Westborough, was the victim of a fatal stabbing on the morning of Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Worcester, he was the beloved son of Ashley E. Tenczar Curran of...
View ArticleWestborough officials vote to purchase property for $2.3 million
Proposal will come before voters at Special Town Meeting By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – After several weeks of discussion in executive session, selectmen voted to purchase...
View ArticleRuth M. Flemming, 101, formerly of Westborough
Westborough – Ruth M. Flemming, 101, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Avamere at the Stratford Assisted Living in Phoenix, AZ. She was the wife of the late Irving...
View ArticleProposed project would address issues on Flanders Road
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – Town Planner Jim Robbins has visited with multiple boards recently to discuss a proposed MassWorks Infrastructure Program. The project...
View ArticleWestborough infectious disease expert uses his skills for the good of others
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Christopher SassettiPhoto/submitted Westborough – Say the words “infectious diseases” and most will cringe. Others, such as Christopher Sassetti, 52, find them...
View ArticleLocal counseling service continues to provide support during pandemic
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Mary Taber meets with a clientPhoto/submitted Westborough – Mary Taber knows that in these stressful times, even when people can’t meet face to face, being able to...
View ArticleWestborough marketing professional finds second career as a SCORE mentor
Pete AllenPhoto/submitted Westborough – In 2003, a semi-retired Pete Allen took his tennis partner’s advice and joined the Senior Core of Retired Executives (SCORE). Allen didn’t know what to expect...
View ArticleWestborough ‘space scientist’ making most of his life on Earth
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer Josh SemeterPhoto/Jackie Ricciardi Westborough – Joshua Semeter, Ph.D., 55, doesn’t need vacations. As a scientist working in his own laboratory, he has a job where...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 14 edition
Westborough Saturday, July 25 6:29 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity. 10:51 a.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto. 8:51 p.m. Technology Dr. Suspicious auto. 10:15 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious auto. 10:29...
View ArticleBarbara E. Martin, 104, of Westborough
Westborough – Barbara E. Martin, age 104 of Westborough, MA formerly of Madison, WI died on August 5th after an extended illness. Barbara was born in Hermansville, Michigan to the late Barbara and...
View ArticleWestborough School Committee outlines latest reopening plan
By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough – Hundreds of families tuned in Aug. 12 to hear the latest iteration of the Westborough Public Schools (WPS) reopening plan. “I want to...
View ArticleJoseph E. Bleakney, 63, of Westborough
Thursday, Feb. 14, 1957 – Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 Westborough – Joseph E. Bleakney passed away peacefully at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI, on August 8, 2020, after a brief illness. Joe...
View ArticleTheodore F. Bullen, 87, formerly of Westborough
Brewster – Theodore F. “Ted” Bullen, 87, of Brewster, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Cape Cod Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia R. (Hunter) Bullen for...
View ArticleBoston Lawnmower to hold tax-free weekend snow blower sale
Rick Simonovitch, Garrett Baker and Peter Fenlason, salesmen at Boston Lawnmower Company, pose for a photo with some of the Ariens Snow Thrower lineup.Photo/submitted Westborough – Boston Lawnmower...
View ArticleAlan L. Mosher, 75, of Westborough
Westborough – Alan L. Mosher, 75, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham under Hospice care. His passing is the result of a recent terminal...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Aug. 21 edition
Westborough Friday, July 31 2:21 a.m. Computer Dr. Suspicious person. 2:36 a.m. Connector Rd. Suspicious person. 3:07 a.m. Computer Dr. Suspicious person. 1:35 p.m. Tanager Dr. Well-being check. 2:09...
View ArticleAnn M. Costa, 91, formerly of Westborough
Westborough/Quincy – Ann Marie Costa, 91, formerly of Westborough and Quincy, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Coleman House in Northborough. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the...
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