Westborough officials say PFAS detection in offline wells pose no danger
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – Westborough hopes to obtain grant funds to one day help treat two wells following the detection of per-and poly perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
View ArticleRichard J. Pond, 66, of Westborough
Westborough – Richard J. “Dick” Pond, 66, of Westborough, passed away Jan. 7, 2021 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the...
View ArticleGeorge E. Parker Jr., 70, of Westborough
July 27, 1950 – Jan. 13, 2021 Westborough – George E. Parker Jr., passed away peacefully at his home of 70 years, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with an aggressive form of brain...
View ArticlePhyllis B. Dean, 82, of Westborough
Westborough – Phyllis B. Dean, 82, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 15, 2021. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dean. Born in Gardner, she was the daughter of the...
View ArticleWestborough Scouts donate ice ladders to Fire Department
The Cub Scouts of Pack 33 present the Westborough Fire Department three ice ladders. Westborough – For their December pack meeting, the Cub Scouts of Pack 33 built three ice ladders to be used and...
View ArticleSwanski’s Bakeshop opens in Westborough
Swanski’s Bakeshop owners Emily Milewski (l) and Casey SwanPhoto/submitted Westborough – Emily Milewski and Casey Swan graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a dream of opening their own...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Jan. 22 edition
Westborough Saturday, Jan. 2 6:21 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious activity. 10:17 a.m. Arrested, Andrzej Pardo, 55, of 346 Turnpike Rd., Apt. 3203, Westborough, for fail to stop for police, reckless...
View ArticleA legacy of commitment
Cartoon/Ed Turner Westborough – Leigh Emery, a longtime member of Westborough’s Board of Selectmen, announced in December that she was stepping down from her position immediately, due to illness. As a...
View ArticleJoseph G. La Belle, 62, of Westborough
Westborough – Joseph Gerard La Belle passed away unexpectedly Jan. 15, 2021 in Westborough. He was born Dec. 28, 1958 in Springfield to Joseph A. and Lorraine (Luce) La Belle. Sandwiched between three...
View ArticleYoung Westborough entrepreneur named Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Social Impact
By Marycatherine Karcich, Contributing Writer Connor SchoenPhoto/Joshua Chiang Westborough – When Westborough native Connor Schoen, 22, launched the nonprofit organization Breaktime, he was driven by...
View ArticleWilliam A. Henderson, 100, of Westborough
Westborough – William A. “Bill” Henderson, 100, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 17, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was the loving father to David and his wife Carla of...
View ArticleBeverly J. Greer, 69, of Westborough
Westborough – Beverly J. Greer, MS, MD, MPH, of Westborough, died at age 69 on Jan. 21, 2021 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late William Greer, MD and Mary (Bettie) Greer. She...
View ArticleL. Michael Voutas, 76, formerly of Westborough
Westborough – L. Michael “Micky” Voutas, 76, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Westborough, passed away Jan. 21, 2021 at the Avow Hospice in Naples, Fla. after a brief illness. He was the husband of Carol...
View ArticleJorge M. Ramos, 60, of Westborough
Westborough – Jorge M. Ramos, 60, of Westborough, passed away suddenly Jan. 21, 2021 in his home. He is the beloved husband to Kathleen J. (Sandquist) Ramos. Born in Montijo, Portugal, he was a son of...
View ArticleWestborough’s MLK Celebration stresses importance of ‘love, inclusion’ and...
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Keynote speaker Jamele AdamsPhoto/Bonnie Adams Westborough – Although this year’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration was held virtually Jan. 18...
View ArticleWestborough police log, Jan. 29 edition
Westborough Wednesday, Jan. 13 12:24 p.m. Brook Way. Vandalism. 1:34 p.m. W Main St. Suspicious activity. 5:36 p.m. Warren St. Threats made. 9:35 p.m. Oak St. Disturbance (general). Thursday, Jan. 14...
View ArticleTown Meeting may be postponed in Westborough
Preliminary plans announced for vaccines By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer Westborough – Westborough will likely move its Annual Town Meeting from March 13 to some time in late spring. A date...
View ArticleWestborough man plans ‘a night in the cold’ for homeless fundraiser
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Scott Henderson (l) and John Bogaert (r) are teaming up to raise awareness of those without a home this winter.Photo/Submitted Westborough – As a New England...
View ArticleAmy Glennon to be guest speaker at next Westborough Women’s Club
Author will speak on journey of raising a transgender child Amy Glennon Photo/submitted Westborough – The Westborough Women’s Club will welcome Amy Glennon as its guest speaker at the next Women’s...
View ArticleCandidates prepare for contested races in Westborough’s annual town election
Westborough – There will be several contested races for Westborough voters to consider when they go to the polls Tuesday, March 2 for the town’s annual election. Two incumbents, Syed Hashmi and Shelby...
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