New obstacle course provides fun for Westborough kids
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor The kids enjoy their fun new obstacle course. Westborough – Although some children have returned back to in-person classes this fall, the school environment is just...
View ArticleSALMON’s international series sparks memories of adventure at The Willows at...
Marilyn and Jerry LylePhoto/submitted Westborough – During SALMON’s International Series Mexico event, Marilyn Lyle enjoyed freshly prepared, tableside guacamole at The Willows at Westborough. Several...
View ArticleRwandan Civil War survivor and author to speak at Corridor 9/495 event
Clementine BihigaPhoto/submitted Westborough – Genocide survivor and author Clementine Bihiga will be the featured guest speaker at the Business Forward Females (BFF) program of the Corridor 9/495...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Dec. 4 edition
Westborough Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:06 a.m. Arrested, Kenn J. Allain, 61, of 49 Carleton Rd., Millbury, for no inspection sticker, possess Class B drug, possess to distrib Class B drug. 3:33 p.m. Turnpike...
View ArticleBring on the holidays!
Westborough – The McGrath family picks out the perfect tree from the selection at the Westborough Civic Club’s fundraiser held at the Hastings Elementary School, 111 East Main St. The lot is open...
View ArticleJoseph P. Gillis, 91, of Westborough
Aug. 24, 1929 ~ Nov. 25, 2020 Westborough – Joseph P. Gillis, 91, of Westborough, passed away on Nov. 25, 2020. Beloved husband of 61 years to Micheal A. (Quirk) Gillis. Loving father to Timothy...
View ArticleLawrence Atchue Jr., 85, formerly of North Grafton and Westborough
Worcester – Lawrence “Larry,” “Uncle Dick” Atchue Jr., 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2020 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital from complications of pneumonia and COPD. Larry was born...
View ArticleWestborough School Committee reviews proposed $57.1 million budget
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Westborough School Committee will take a final vote on the proposed school budget for Fiscal Year 2022. On Dec. 3, the...
View ArticleNomination papers now available for Westborough’s annual Town Election
Westborough – The 2021 Annual Town Election will be held, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nomination papers will be available Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at 8 a.m. in the Town Clerk’s Office....
View ArticleWestborough holiday store aims to help families this year with different model
By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer Gerry Gross stands among the many gifts donated in 2019.File photo Westborough – With the holiday season underway, many of us have had to reimagine our...
View ArticleRide share service Via to offer free rides to Westborough residents through...
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Via uses branded and wrapped vans.photo/submitted Westborough – Westborough residents will be able to use a new ride share program, Via, for free, through the month of...
View ArticleWilliam H. O’Rourke, 85, of Westborough
Westborough – William H. O’Rourke, 85, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2020. He rejoins his beloved wife of 62 years, Ellie (Jenkins), who passed away in...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Dec. 11 edition
Westborough Monday, Nov. 23 4:49 a.m. Arrested, Jonathan Corey Way, 48, of 11 Julia Dr., Bellingham, on default warrant. 11:28 a.m. Brigham St. Accident property damage. 12:49 p.m. Flanders Rd....
View ArticleInterim church leader aims to feed people, both physically and spiritually
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Mary RosendalePhoto/submitted Westborough – Religion has always been an important part of Mary Rosendale’s life. In fact, she calls herself a “cradle” Episcopalian,...
View ArticleBuy * Believe * Local
Westborough – David Bagdon, publisher of the Community Advocate, and Karen Chapman, president of the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce, show their support for local businesses Dec. 3 on the...
View ArticleWestborough’s town seal, board name change may go on warrant
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – A future Town Meeting will decide whether or not to form a committee to create a design for a new Westborough town seal. During its Dec. 8 meeting,...
View ArticleWestborough Winter Spectacular lights up the town
Westborough – Forty residents are participating in a fun holiday event this year to bring light up – literally – the town of Westborough. The residents signed up for the Westborough Winter Spectacular,...
View ArticleWestborough selectman proposes resident `Bill of Rights’
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – During a Dec. 8 meeting, Selectman Syed Hashmi proposed a resident “Bill of Rights” with a goal of “equal justice” for residents while protecting...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Dec. 18 edition
Westborough Saturday, Nov. 28 2:15 a.m. E Main St. B&E in a MV. 2:50 a.m. Heath/West Sts. Vandalism. 4:55 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity. 7:10 p.m. Research Dr. Accident property damage....
View ArticleWestborough police log, Dec. 25 edition
Westborough Wednesday, Dec. 9 7:26 a.m. Fisher St. Suspicious activity. 8:20 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny. 1:10 p.m. Uhlman Dr. Suspicious activity. 2:46 p.m. South St. Suspicious activity. 7:13 p.m....
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