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Plans to redevelop former Northborough fire station move forward
The building at 13 Church St. served as the Northborough fire station until 1976. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – A developer plans to file an application with the Historic District Commission to...
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Northborough Cable may not be able to sustain budget, level of service by FY27
Northborough Cable Access Television Volunteer Jim Ellis covers a girls basketball game at ARHS. (Photo/Courtesy) NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough Cable Access Television (NCAT) Director Dana Volke said...
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McInerney resigns as Northborough’s town administrator
Tim McInerney has submitted his letter of resignation as Northborough’s town administrator. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough Town Administrator Tim McInerney has submitted his letter of...
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Recreation departments to present Sneaker Prom
Rec Connect will be presenting a Sneaker Prom at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. (Photo/Caroline Gordon) SHREWSBURY – Rec Connect, a partnership with the recreation departments of Northborough,...
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West Nile Virus detected in Northborough
West Nile Virus has been detected in Northborough. NORTHBOROUGH – The West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito sample that was collected on Aug. 8 in Northborough. According to a press release...
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Warrant closed for Northborough’s fire station Town Meeting
This shows a rendering of the future Northborough Fire Department station at 61-65 West Main St. (Photo/Courtesy Northborough Fire Department) NORTHBOROUGH – The Fire Station Building Committee...
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FY2025 state budget includes earmarks for local communities
BOSTON – The $58 billion fiscal 2025 budget recently signed by Gov. Maura Healey includes funds for local programs. Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) said the budget provides for a statewide total of...
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Applefest set for Sept. 19-22
Northborough Boy Scouts help promote the pancake breakfast during the Applefest Street Fair in Northborough on Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) NORTHBOROUGH – Get ready for the 34th annual...
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Southborough native and NCAA champion Karaban returns to ARHS
Alex Karaban (left) took pictures with every camp attendee. (Photo/Evan Walsh) NORTHBOROUGH – Two-time NCAA champion and Southborough native Alex Karaban returned to his old stomping grounds on Aug. 11...
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Joint meeting to discuss future downtown revitalization in Northborough
Drone photography shows downtown Northborough. Several boards may hold a joint meeting to discuss downtown revitalization efforts. (Photo/Tami White) NORTHBOROUGH – The Select Board and the land use...
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Communities announce Early Voting schedules
The region is gearing up for the state primary election on Sept. 3. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) REGION – The state primary election will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The deadline to register for this...
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Post 234 receives ARPA funds for kitchen renovation
The Vincent F Picard American Legion Post 234 is located at 402 West Main Street in Northborough. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) NORTHBOROUGH – American Legion Post 234 will be able to start repairing its...
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Northboro Junior Woman’s Club to hold meet and greet
The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club held a STEM conference at ARHS in May. (Photo/ Courtesy) NORTHBOROUGH – Have you ever visited Ellsworth McAfee Park for an event? What about participating in Styrofoam...
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Doors open, guitar smashed: School of Rock celebrates grand opening
School of Rock celebrated its opening with several performances. (Photo/Evan Walsh) NORTHBOROUGH – At School of Rock, grand openings aren’t marked by ribbon-cuttings. They’re marked by guitar smashes....
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AV equipment in library meeting room to be funded by ARPA
The Select Board recently allocated ARPA funds to help outfit the Northborough Free Library’s meeting room with AV equipment. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Free Library’s meeting...
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McInerney to become Shrewsbury DPW director
Tim McInerney is Northborough’s new town administrator. (Photo/Laura Hayes) SHREWSBURY – Tim McInerney has been tapped to lead Shrewsbury’s Department of Public Works (DPW). During an Aug. 27 Select...
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Central Mass. volleyball excited for season ahead
The Algonquin team huddles after the point. (Photo/Evan Walsh) REGION – Central Mass. girls volleyball is back. Last year, teams in the Community Advocate’s coverage area made program history, pushed...
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Shattuck Pharmacy endured for more than a century in Northborough
Shattuck Pharmacy when it was located in Northborough town hall. Photo/Courtesy of Northborough Historical Society NORTHBOROUGH – Locally owned pharmacies are a rare find these days. Up until 2017,...
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New England Rugby Club scores another successful season
Members of the New England Rugby Club’s back-to-back state champion junior varsity team, which includes ninth- and 10th-grade players. (Photo/Courtesy) REGION – The New England Rugby Club (NERC)...
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ARHS students paint banner to boost ‘Titan pride’
Gavin Butterfield and Principal Sean Bevan pour paint for the banner. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – The week before school started, Algonquin Regional High School students gathered to kick off...
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