Halloween events across the region
With Halloween right around the corner, here's a list of activities across the Community Advocate's coverage area.
View ArticleDrive-thru flu clinic at Algonquin
The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will sponsor its fourth annual Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 19.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Algonquin and Grafton girls soccer match ends in scoreless draw
The Grafton Gators and Algonquin Titans battled in "The Swamp" on Oct. 17. Here are some of our favorite photos.
View ArticleNorthborough FD receives grant for eight firefighters
The Fire Department will be able to add eight firefighters, thanks to a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.
View ArticleOwen Ellsworth’s 339 yards just what Algonquin football needed to top...
On 33 carries, Ellsworth accumulated 339 yards (school record) and three touchdowns, leading the Titans to a 42-26 win over Marlborough.
View ArticleChildren’s book and media sale to be held
The Friends of the Northborough Library will hold their annual Children’s Book and Media sale in the Children’s Room of Requirement.
View Article‘I was desperate to play’: Back from injury, Dylan Lochhead leads Algonquin...
Dylan Lochhead wanted to be out on the pitch. But for most of the season, she was stuck on the sidelines. Read more here.
View ArticleSpotted lanternfly infestation confirmed in Northborough
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that attacks tree-of-heaven, grapevines, maple trees, hop vines and other plants.
View ArticleJack O’Lantern Stroll returns to Northborough Town Common
The Community Affairs Committee has announced that the Jack O'Lantern Stroll and Contest is back this year.
View ArticlePlanning Board approves Saint-Gobain spray lab plans
The Planning Board approved Saint-Gobain Research North America’s plans to build a spray lab and demonstration pad on Oct. 15.
View ArticleNorthborough Police Department to welcome comfort dog
The Northborough Police Department introduced its new comfort dog, Marshall, during a post on social media today.
View ArticleScholarship Committee to hold sneaker drive
The Scholarship Committee will be holding a sneaker drive through Nov. 1. Last year’s sneaker drive resulted in 33 bags of sneakers.
View ArticleScarecrows assemble at Northborough’s Assabet Park
The Northborough community brought scarecrows to the hill beside Assabet Park on Oct. 19. Read more about it here.
View ArticleAlgonquin boys, Westborough girls win CMADA soccer championships
Two Central Mass. soccer teams took home hardware Tuesday night. Read more about Algonquin and Westborough victories.
View ArticleSelect Board approves contract with new town administrator
The Select Board approved a contract with Northborough's new Town Administrator Stephanie Bacon during its Oct. 21 meeting.
View ArticleDeadline to donate to Making Spirits Bright campaign Nov. 8
Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc., has kicked off its “Making Spirits Bright” holiday campaign.
View ArticleNorthborough generates $750K more in excise taxes than budgeted
Northborough received approximately $750,000 more in excise taxes for fiscal year 2024 than what it had budgeted.
View ArticleBig Brothers Big Sisters holds golf tournament at Juniper Hill
This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is celebrating 75 years as the leading mentoring program for youth in the state.
View ArticleNorthborough issues fire ban
The Northborough Fire Department imposed a fire ban on Nov. 4 following a briefing from the state fire warden and fire marshal.
View ArticleBallot question for Northborough Fire Station approved by voters
After the results of the Nov. 5 election, it’s official – the Northborough Fire Department will be getting a new station.
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