First Parish welcomes new minister
The First Parish Northboro Unitarian Universalist has welcomed a new minister.(Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Northborough has welcomed Rev. Steve...
View Article$41.4 million to be presented at Town Meeting for fire station project
Northborough’s new fire station is proposed for 61-65 West Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – The figure for the Northborough Fire Station project to be presented at Town Meeting has been...
View ArticleAlgonquin football christens new athletic complex with season-opening win
The Algonquin school community gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Algonquin’s new athletic complex before Friday’s varsity football game against Nashoba. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) NORTHBOROUGH –...
View ArticleSen. Moore takes part in benefit skydiving event
State Sen. Michael Moore gets some sky as part of an awareness and fundraising campaign for CASA Project Worcester County and Legendary Legacies. (Photo/Courtesy) WORCESTER – State Sen. Michael Moore...
View ArticleMary Ellen Duggan named Applefest grand marshal
Mary Ellen Duggan stands inside of the Northborough Food Pantry. She was recently named the Applefest grand marshal. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – When Mary Ellen Duggan learned that she would be...
View ArticlePolice arrest Grafton man for indecent assault in Watson Park
Watson Park is located on Lyman Street. (Photo/Laney Halsey) NORTHBOROUGH – A Grafton man is facing charges after he allegedly inappropriately touched a victim while walking on trails in Watson Park....
View ArticleState Rep. Kate Donaghue plans office hours
State Rep. Kate Donaghue. WESTBOROUGH – State Rep. Kate Donaghue will host office hours on Friday, Sept. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St. These short...
View ArticleSite visit held for Zeh roof replacement project
The MSBA recently held a site visit at Marion E. Zeh Elementary School. The school district is interested in replacing the roof through the authority’s Accelerated Repair Program. (Photo/Laura Hayes)...
View ArticleSelect Board to interview Town Administrator candidates
The Select Board will be interviewing candidates for the next Town Administrator. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – The Select Board will be interviewing five candidates to be the next Town...
View ArticleAverage yearly tax increase for fire station now $321
Northborough’s new fire station is proposed for 61-65 West Main Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – With the appropriation to be requested for the Northborough Fire Station project finalized,...
View ArticleShrewsbury, Northborough and Southborough hold Sneaker Prom
Marisol and Jazimne pose for a photo in the photo booth. (Photo/Laura Hayes) SHREWSBURY – Community members broke out their dancing shoes for Sneaker Prom at the Shrewsbury Senior Center on Sept. 7....
View ArticleRotary Club introduces eco-friendly initiative to street fair
Despite warm and humid weather, the 2023 Applefest Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9, drew large crowds. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan) NORTHBOROUGH – The Rotary Club has announced a new initiative for the...
View ArticleAlgonquin legend Richard “Dick” Walsh dies at 92
Richard “Dick” Walsh has died at 92. (Photo/Courtesy) NORTHBOROUGH – Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92, of Northborough passed away on Sept. 14. Walsh established himself as an Algonquin Regional High School...
View ArticleBack on home turf, Algonquin field hockey beats Shrewsbury
An Algonquin athlete keeps the ball away from the Shrewsbury defender. (Photo/Evan Walsh) NORTHBOROUGH – There’s no place like home for the Algonquin Titans’ field hockey team. After a 10-day stretch...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Fog over Bartlett Pond in Northborough
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View ArticleCourt documents detail assault in Northborough park
Walter Laskos, of Grafton, will return to court on Oct. 24. NORTHBOROUGH – Court documents detail an alleged sexual assault at Watson Park in Northborough. Walter Laskos, 70, of Grafton has been...
View ArticleMaselli votes against tabling Select Board reorganization
This sign in Town Hall marks the office of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – With a vote of 3-1 with one abstention, the Select Board voted to table its...
View ArticleAssabet Valley Mastersingers names new general manager
Mike Ring / Courtesy Photo NORTHBOROUGH – Assabet Valley Mastersingers (AVM) has announced the appointment of Mike Ring as its new general manager, effective Sept. 1. Ring joins AVM with a...
View ArticleWreaths Across America to come to Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH – Wreaths Across America is coming to Northborough. The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club, Boros Cares 4 Troops and Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 will be hosting the organization...
View ArticleApplefest fireworks rescheduled for this weekend
Applefest Grand Marshal Mary Ellen Duggan throws candy during the parade. (photo/Evan Walsh) NORTHBOROUGH – Well, at least it didn’t rain on the Applefest parade this time. However, inclement weather...
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