Public meeting for Lincoln Street School project
Northborough – Residents are welcome to attend the Lincoln Street Elementary School Public Information and Input Session Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Lincoln Street School, 76...
View ArticleSelectmen accuse National Grid of storing fuel ‘illegally’
By Chris Kopacko, Contributing Writer Northborough – National Grid has been storing 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel in the town without permits for almost a year, according to Northborough Fire Chief...
View ArticleBreaking new ground in reading
Northborough – This summer, the Northborough Free Public Library, 34 Main St., is launching “Groundbreaking Reads,” a new program for adult readers. Participants visit the website...
View ArticleFree music, with a comic twist, in Northborough
Northborough – CJ’s Steakloft, 369 W. Main St., will host singer-songwriter Howie Newman Friday, June 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. Along with well-known cover tunes, Newman mixes in a few of his own funny...
View ArticleSummer concert series opens July 11
Northborough – The Northborough Community Affairs Committee announced the return of its free Summer Concert Series for 2013. All concerts will be held on Thursdays at Ellsworth-McAfee Park (Rt. 135) in...
View Article‘Big Truck Day’ held in Northborough
Isabelle and Trent get a taste of what it’s like to be a truck driver. Northborough – Northborough Recreation and the Department of Public Works held a “Big Truck Day” June 15 as well as a...
View ArticleAlgonquin student turns an accident into an education
By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Algonquin Regional High School junior Alyssa Pfannenstiel suffered a concussion and is using the experience to educate others.Photo/Sue Wambolt Northborough – For...
View ArticleField Day features fun and fitness
Northborough – Fourth-graders JP Sullivan and Mira Mustafa play a round of “belly bumpers” during Field Day, finally held June 19 at Proctor Elementary School after getting postponed twice due to...
View ArticleLearning the virtues of superheroes
Cooper Vernon, 5, is prepared to challenge villains with his heat-vision goggles. Northborough – Girls and boys ages 4 to 7 attended Superhero Camp, offered June 24 through June 28 by Northborough...
View ArticleNorthborough man faces charges related to illegal fireworks
Northborough – The Northborough Police Department released this statement last night: On 07/04/13 during the hours between sunset and midnight the Northborough Police Department logged six incidents...
View ArticleFree summer concerts begin July 11
Northborough – The Northborough Community Affairs Committee summer concert series begins Thursday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m., at Ellsworth-McAfee Park. The concert will feature Hit the Bus, playing an...
View ArticleNorthborough residents walk their way to health
By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Northborough Town Planner Kathy Joubert has developed three walking routes in Northborough. (Photo/submitted) Northborough – As part of Northborough’s “Building a...
View ArticleOpen exam for police officer
Northborough – The Northborough Police Department will hold an open competitive written examination for police officer, Saturday, July 27, at the police station, 211 Main St. (Route 20). For more...
View ArticleNorthborough paving to be completed July 16-18
Northborough – The final paving of the center of town is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 16 and conclude on Thursday, July 18. Paving operations will run between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
View ArticleNorthborough selectmen grant liquor license, revoke another
By Chris Kopacko, Contributing Writer Northborough – The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a new wine and malt liquor license for Shangri-La Yaki Sushi during a continued public hearing held...
View Article‘Festival of Wreaths’ decorators wanted
Northborough – Trinity Church is seeking talented decorators to compete in its second annual Festival of Wreaths to be held on Saturday, Dec. 7. Participants will create wreaths based on this year’s...
View ArticleNorthborough to raise water and sewer rates
By Chris Kopacko, Contributing Writer Northborough – Town Administrator John Coderre said during the July 15 Board of Selectmen’s meeting that Northborough water and sewer rates would increase by the...
View ArticleNorthborough Extended Day Program celebrates 25th anniversary
photo/submitted Northborough – Families who have participated in the Northborough Public Schools Extended Day Program (EDP) recently gathered for a 25th anniversary celebration at Ellsworth McAfee...
View ArticleNorthborough baseball star is living the dream
By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer Kevin Brown makes a leaping catch during his senior year at Algonquin Regional High School. Photo/Chris Wraight Northborough – After a stellar four years on...
View ArticleBack by popular demand, 3MF to perform in the park
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer 3rd Man Factor: (back, l to r) James Massucco, Jake Shea, Luke Tobin, Kyle Champeon and (front) Riley FeeneyPhoto/submitted Northborough – Shortly before the...
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