Northborough Cultural Council accepting grant applications
Dancer Nursin Ata performs at the 2019 CultureFest organized by the Northborough Cultural Council. NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Cultural Council (NCC) has begun accepting grant applications for...
View ArticleFaith prompts Northborough church’s solar panel project
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor New solar panels sit on the roof of the First Parish of Northborough’s Parish Hall.(Photo/Courtesy Stephanie Sullivan) NORTHBOROUGH – The decision to put solar...
View ArticleElaine L. Coccari, 65, of Northborough
Northborough – Elaine L. (Ball) Coccari passed away suddenly on Sept. 1, 2021, after suffering a cardiac episode. She was 65 years old. Elaine was the beloved wife of 35 years, partner and best friend...
View ArticleFormer Northborough resident settles into new job at Maine Indian Education
By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer Dr. Reza Namin is the superintendent of Maine Indian Education.(Photo/Courtesy Dr. Reza Namin) NORTHBOROUGH – Former Northborough resident Reza Namin’s passion for...
View Article‘Fly me to the moon’
NORTHBOROUGH – A Northborough resident recently caught a special scene through the lens of her camera as a plane happened to pass through the moon’s evening glow. “I guess timing truly is everything!”...
View ArticleNorthborough dedicates Purple Heart Town signs
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter The Honor Guard raises the flag as the National Anthem is played.(Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Residents gathered under the American Flag in Ellsworth...
View ArticleNorthborough schools talk COVID-19 testing
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Proctor Elementary School is located on Jefferson Road in Northborough.(Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Though school started Sept. 1 for the Public Schools...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, Sept. 10 edition
Northborough Wednesday, Aug. 24 8:53 a.m. South St. Disturbance. 12:19 p.m. Shops Way. Ambulance. 12:37 p.m. Bartlett St. Vandalism. 2:04 p.m. Pleasant St. Accident: P.D. 2:19 p.m. Alcott Dr. Animal...
View ArticleExperts share warnings after scattered sightings of invasive Lanternfly
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Adult Spotted Lanternflies are gray and approximately one inch long, with black spots and red underwings.(Photo/Walthery, Creative Commons) REGION – There is...
View ArticleHelen R. Holden, 100, of Northborough
Northborough – Helen Ruth (Arnold) Holden, 100, of Northborough, died on Sept. 1, 2021, in the Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association nursing facility in Chestnut Hill. She was the wife of Timothy G....
View ArticleLandscaping worker killed while trimming trees in Northborough
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Police taped off a portion of South Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – A man in his mid-20s was killed after he came into contact with a power line...
View ArticleMan dead after Maple Street fire in Northborough
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter A firefighter walks across the lawn at 129 Maple Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – A man was killed in a fire in a residence at 129 Maple Street this...
View ArticleJune M. Scouras, 90, formerly of Northborough
Northborough/W Brookfield – June M. (Marshall) Scouras, 90, formerly of Northborough, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. June met the love of her life, Robert N....
View ArticleChildren’s book authors bring joy of reading to those in need
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Kristen Wixted and Heather Kelly are the founders of Little Book Locker. NORTHBOROUGH – Kristen Wixted and Heather Kelly are passionate about all kids having access to...
View ArticleNorthborough-based chorus ‘still singing together’ in 50th year
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Performing in the Northborough Area Community Chorus virtual program “Still Singing Together” are (top, l to r) Jan Capello, Eileen Dame, Kathy Horelik, Annie...
View ArticleNorthborough discusses fight against human trafficking at webinar
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough Chief of Police William Lyver got a wakeup call to the problem of human trafficking several years ago. The Northborough Police...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, Sept. 17 edition
Northborough Wednesday, Sept. 1 10:55 a.m. West Main St. Ambulance. 11:00 a.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. 11:39 a.m. West Main/South Sts. Accident: P.D. 5:53 p.m. Pleasant St. Well-being check....
View ArticleGordon R. Maccabee, 83, of Northborough
Northborough – Gordon R. Maccabee, affectionately known to many as “Gubby,” passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years on Sept. 13, 2021. He was the husband of 45 years to Reby E. (McCall) Maccabee...
View ArticleNorthborough Post Office honors Food Pantry with ‘Thank You’ stamp
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NALC Steward Matt Servideo, Postmaster Mark Stone and Post Office Operations Manager Joshua Balcunas stand with Northborough Food Pantry’s Marjorie Femia and...
View ArticleAssabet Park construction to begin this month
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter Xyla Berry plays at Assabet Park. Construction on upgrades to the park will begin this month. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Construction on upgrades to...
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