Storm update: downed wires, scattered outages
A primary electrical wire went down on West Main Street in Westborough early on Dec. 23. (Photo/Westborough Fire Department) REGION – A pre-Christmas storm dumped up to 2 inches of rain in the area on...
View ArticleNicholas Michaels Spa owners retire after 40 years
Nicholas Olivieri and Michael Abdella are retiring from the Nicholas Michaels Spa after 40 years. (Photo/Courtesy) NORTHBOROUGH – For more than 40 years, Nicholas Olivieri and Michael Abdella have been...
View ArticleTips to stay safe amidst RSV, COVID and flu
Northborough Town Hall is located at 63 Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – With the holiday season in full swing, Northborough town staff are giving tips to stay safe. “Massachusetts is...
View ArticleCommunities receive state fire safety equipment grants
The Northborough Fire Department. (Photo/Tami White) REGION – Massachusetts has announced $5 million in grant awards to 308 fire departments from the fiscal 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant...
View ArticleDeveloper pitches housing project under new MBTA community guidelines
This is a rendering of the potential housing project in Northborough. (Screenshot/Northborough Remote Meetings) NORTHBOROUGH – A developer is interested in constructing a housing project in...
View ArticleNorthborough plans second community meeting about dog park
Ellie goes for a walk on Cold Harbor Trail in Northborough. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Town leaders will be holding its second community meeting regarding a future dog park on Jan. 10. This...
View ArticleAfghan refugees reflect on their life after coming to Northborough
Rose and Mark Amiri attended a celebration at Trinity in Northborough. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – On a fall Sunday, Northborough community members gathered at Trinity Church of Northborough for...
View ArticleNorthborough gathers for second annual menorah lighting
Northborough Selectmen Chair Mitch Cohen places a candle onto the Hanukkah menorah. (Photo/Mindy Hall) NORTHBOROUGH – On the eighth night of Hanukkah, Northborough residents gathered for a menorah...
View ArticleFormer Northborough resident to compete on ‘Tough as Nails’
Renee Kolar, who used to live in Northborough, will be competing in the upcoming season of “Tough as Nails.” (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – One day, Renee Kolar was watching season one of CBS’...
View ArticleNorthborough receives funding from federal omnibus bill
Northborough Town Hall stands on Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough’s water system will be upgraded, thanks to federal funding. This is as part of a $1.7 trillion omnibus...
View ArticleNorthborough town admin. cautions of ‘bunching up’ of capital projects
Northborough Town Hall is located on Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – One of the greatest challenges for Northborough’s finances for the next five years is how the town will meet its...
View ArticleAlgonquin boys hockey defeats Westborough
Jack Stiles defends Algonquin’s goal. (Photo/Caroline Gordon) WESTBOROUGH – The Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) boys varsity hockey game versus Westborough kept fans on the edge of their seats...
View ArticleNorthborough Senior Center plans healthy eating program
The Northborough Senior Center. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – With New Year’s resolutions on the horizon, the Northborough Senior Center will be hosting a presentation to discuss improving one’s...
View ArticleAlgonquin Regional High School athletic complex goes before Planning Board
Renderings of the ARHS athletic complex project stand outside of Northborough’s Town Meeting last spring. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – The Planning Board got a first look at a series of...
View ArticleNorthborough ‘Select Board’ name change to go before Town Meeting
This sign in Town Hall marks the office of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough may be the latest community in the region to change the name of...
View ArticleTown Administrator John Coderre to leave Northborough
Town Administrator John Coderre presents during the spring Town Meeting. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – After years at the helm of Northborough, Town Administrator John Coderre will be heading to a...
View ArticleAlgonquin, Shrewsbury battle on the court until the last buzzer
Algonquin’s Brennan Rice pushes through Shrewsbury’s Scott Hanam and Jackson Handley. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – It came down to the final whistle. The Shrewsbury High School boys basketball...
View ArticleTwo developers pitch their vision for White Cliffs
The White Cliffs sign stands in the entrance of the mansion. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Two of the potential developers of White Cliffs had an opportunity to present their projects before the...
View ArticleNorthborough Police Department gains two new officers
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street.(Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Two new officers will be joining the Northborough Police Department. “[It’s] always an enjoyable...
View ArticleAgility equipment, water stations among potential amenities at Northborough...
This rendering of the Northborough dog park was presented to community members. (Screenshot/Northborough Remote Meetings) NORTHBOROUGH – Residents had a chance to take a closer look at the details of a...
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