Betty L. Russell, 88, of Northborough
Northborough/Barre, Vt. – Betty L. (Brown) Russell, 88, passed away peacefully at Whitney Place, Northborough, on April 8, 2019. Betty was the loving wife of 60 years to Sanford H. “Sandy” Russell,...
View ArticleDelores A. Johnson, 69, of Northborough
Northborough – Delores A. Johnson, 69, affectionately known to her friends and family as Dolly, passed away at home April 5, 2019, after a period of declining health. She was the high school sweetheart...
View ArticleAlgonquin tops Leominster 3-2 in thriller
By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer Algonquin third baseman Connor Klein receives the ball as Leominster’s Pat Gallagher slides into the base. Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School baseball...
View ArticlePrestige Home Mortgage offers ‘Homes for Heroes’ program
Northborough – For many of us buying, selling or refinancing a home can be a daunting task with today’s increasing closing costs, mortgage rates and paperwork, and it could be much more difficult if...
View ArticleNorthborough voters to vote on 41 warrant articles at Annual Town Meeting
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – The Annual Town Meeting will convene Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St. Although only...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, April 19 edition
Northborough Sunday, March 31 2:09 a.m. Arrested, Christopher Harold Prince, 48, of 148 Commonwealth Rd., Apt. 5197, Wayland, for OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor...
View ArticleLifelong love of reptiles inspired new education facility
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Co-founder of Rowe Reptiles Dan Rowe holds Sunny, the Asian water monitor Northborough – Northborough resident Dan Rowe moved often as a child because his father was...
View ArticleBoard of Selectmen hold special meeting to review fire station building project
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter A rendering of the proposed new fire station.Photo/submitted Northborough – Board of Selectmen, Appropriations, Financial Planning and Fire Station...
View ArticleProposed Northborough Fire Station is too costly
To the Editor: Can we afford to live in Northborough anymore? This is the question we should ask before we vote on another tax increase via Article 20: Fire Station Design and Land Acquisition, at...
View ArticleLouise D. Herdman, 75, of Northborough
Northborough – Louise D. (Henshon) Herdman, 75, passed away April 15, 2019 at the UMass Memorial Hospital-University Campus. Louise is survived by her sons, Stephen Herdman and his wife Maura and Scott...
View ArticleFlaherty Physical Therapy to offer free Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Workshop
Northborough – Kevin Flaherty of Flaherty Physical Therapy will be giving a free Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Workshop Thursday May 2, from 6-7 p.m. at 411 West Main Street, Northborough. Does your...
View ArticleOpen Circle Acupuncture & Healing celebrates their first year in business
(l to r) Karen Chapman, president, Corridor9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce; Howard Grossman, president, Grossman Development Group, Open Circle owners Melissa Stein and Kim Flaherty, and...
View ArticleTwo to run to represent Northborough for Regional School Committee
Northborough – Two candidates will be on the ballot to represent Northborough on the Northborough Southborough Regional School Committee in the annual Town Election May 14. The Community Advocate has...
View ArticleThree to run for one seat on Northborough Board of Selectmen
Northborough – Three candidates will be on the ballot for one seat on the Board of Selectmen in the Tuesday, May 14 Annual Town Election. The Community Advocate has invited the candidates – incumbent...
View ArticleNorthborough Garden Club to host meeting on May 7
Northborough – Are there hemlocks on your property that appear to be suffering the effects of the wooly adelgid? Interested in climate change and its impact on the New England forest? Enjoy art and...
View ArticleUPDATE – Northborough couple killed in murder-suicide identified
Northborough – Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early issued this statement this afternoon: The husband and wife killed in a murder-suicide last night in Northborough have been identified. Debra...
View ArticleNorthborough Annual Town Meeting passes ban on plastic bags and polystyrene
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Voters passed Articles 36 and 37 eliminating single-use plastic bags in retail and expanded polystyrene containers in food establishments...
View ArticleCommunity support offered for Northborough family
Funds being raised for five children left behind after family tragedy Blasko family photoGo Fund Me page Northborough – The community at large is responding in a very generous way to help five...
View ArticleKnock on Wood brings lively folk-rock to Northborough Library May 11
Knock on Wood, Howie Newman (left) and Joe KesslerPhoto/submitted Northborough – Folk duo Knock on Wood will be playing a free concert at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St., Saturday, May 11,...
View ArticleTwo bylaws relating to duplexes and snow removal defeated at Northborough ATM
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Northborough – Town resident Lisa Maselli presented two of the seven citizen petitions at the Annual Town Meeting when it reconvened for its second night...
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