Northborough voters to decide on articles related to marijuana, plastic bags,...
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Eligible Northborough voters will have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in...
View ArticleEvelyn M. Marshall, 97, of Northborough
Northborough – Evelyn M. (Flanders) Marshall, 97, passed away peacefully Monday, April 16, 2018 at Benchmark Senior Living in Billerica. Her husband, Leland S. Marshall, died in 2011. She leaves behind...
View ArticleTwo towns, two different outcomes on votes regarding sale of marijuana
Shrewsbury approves sale of recreational marijuana; Northborough bans recreational and medical By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor and Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough/Shrewsbury –...
View ArticleThree vie for two spots on Northborough’s Board of Selectmen
Northborough – Northborough will be holding its annual town election Tuesday, May 8. Three candidates – incumbent William Pantazis, and political newcomers Julianne S. Hirsh and Timothy M. Kaelin – are...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, April 27 edition
Northborough Sunday, April 8 8:57 a.m. West Main St. Ambulance. 9:56 p.m. West Main St. Dog complaint. Monday, April 9 2:27 a.m. Arrested, Fabio DeJesus Mendes, 36, of 40 Green St., Apt. 7, Framingham,...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity to host ‘Women Build’
Northborough – Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester (HFH-MW/GW) has announced it will host a “Women Build” event at 33-39 Main Street in Northborough Wednesday, May 2 through Saturday, May...
View ArticleSupport for Northborough’s ‘Candidates for Change’
To the Editor: As a resident in town and mom with young children, Northborough is home to many of my favorite family memories. I participate and volunteer in many groups and take great pride in our...
View ArticleNorthborough Southborough school safety discussed in forum
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough/Southborough – A panel of emergency personnel and school district administrators recently presented “Making the Connection: Safe Schools, Safe Community”...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, May 4 edition
Northborough Sunday, April 15 11:18 a.m. Southwest Cutoff. Accident: P.D. 10:55 p.m. South St. Well-being check. 11:40 p.m. Avalon Dr. Disturbance. Monday, April 16 8:54 a.m. Shops Way. Disturbance....
View ArticleMilton J. Downey, 86, of Northborough
Northborough – Milton “Mike” J. Downey, 86, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a period of declining health. His wife, Dorothy “Cookie” J. (Schreiber) Downey,...
View ArticleThree vie for two seats on Northborough’s Planning Board
Northborough – Northborough will be holding its annual town election Tuesday, May 8. Three candidates – incumbent Leslie Harrison, and Kerri Martinek and Anthony Ziton – are vying for two seats on the...
View ArticleJason Taylor, 39, of Northborough
Northborough – Jason Taylor, 39, of Northborough, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth L. (Schnare) Taylor and father of Hannah...
View ArticleLocal basketball tournament honors memory of Matt Galligan
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer (l to r) Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Coaching4Change Inc. Pete Berman, Commissioner of the 135 Classic Sam Piotrowski, and Matt Galligan at the 2016...
View ArticleIncumbents lose bids for Northborough’s BOS, Planning Board
Northborough – Political newcomers Timothy Kaelin (995 votes), and Julianne Hirsh (803 votes), both won their bids for seats on the Northborough Board of Selectmen in the Town Election May 8, edging...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, May 11 edition
Northborough Sunday, April 22 1:11 p.m. Shops Way. Larceny. 8:17 p.m. Arrested, Zachary Teplansky, 21, of 269 West Main St., Apt. 4D, Northborough, for disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, open...
View ArticleNorthborough community rallies for annual Town Cleanup
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter (l to r) Judy Wilson, president of the Northborough Women’s Club, Lisa Hodge, chair of the Northborough Community Affairs Committee, Betty Clark, Amy...
View ArticleAlgonquin juniors learn safe driving lesson through staged collision
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter ARHS students and first responders role play during a mock accident to illustrate effects of marijuana and alcohol on driving.Photos/Melanie Petrucci...
View ArticleEileen T. Scopetski, 83, of Northborough
Northborough – Eileen T. (Dowd) Scopetski, devoted wife of 61 years to Dr. Peter J. Scopetski, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the age of 83, after a period of declining health. Eileen was born in...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, May 18 edition
Northborough Sunday, April 29 2:42 a.m. Arrested, Parker James Hanson, 20, of 20 Washburn St., Northborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, fail to wear...
View ArticleNorthborough moms, daughters party for education foundation
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Beth Rutman helps create teapot-shaped photo frames with her daughters (l to r) Greta, 4; Amelia, 7; and Reagan, 4.Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr. Northborough –...
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