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Ethel A. Grogan, 90, of Northborough
Northborough – Ethel A. (Bourinot) Grogan passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021; she was 90 years old and the devoted wife of 36 years to John “Jack” J. Grogan until his own passing in...
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Northborough Planning Board weighs changes to zoning density requirements
A look down Brigham Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – A conversation about proposed zoning bylaw changes led to a discussion by the Northborough Planning Board Dec. 7 about frontage...
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Northborough Town Planner will retire at the end of the year
Inspector of Buildings Bob Frederico applauds as Kathy Joubert announces her retirement in a meeting with the Northborough planning board. (Screenshot/via Town of Northborough) NORTHBOROUGH – Longtime...
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MidWach League announces 2021 fall all stars
Several members of the Shrewsbury field hockey team were recently recognized with MidWach all-star status. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) REGION – Well over 100 local high school athletes were recently...
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Northborough police log, Dec. 17 edition
Northborough Thursday, Dec. 2 8:39 a.m. Boundary St. Ambulance. 10:06 a.m. Bryant Ln. Well-being check. 11:17 a.m. Cedar Hill Rd. Fraud. 12:59 p.m. Main St. Illegal dumping. 1:03 p.m. Monroe St....
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Local communities to receive earmarks through state spending bill
Ducts and other HVAC equipment sit on the exterior of Shrewsbury High School. The school district as a whole is receiving $50,000 for additional HVAC upgrades through a new state spending package....
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Algonquin boys hockey advances to Borough’s Cup championship with win over...
Algonquin’s Ryan Ogar sprints up the ice on a breakaway against Westborough. (Photo/Dakota Antelman REGION – The Algonquin High School boys hockey team ran away with a dominant 8-1 victory over...
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Tree shines over downtown Northborough
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UPDATE: State police, FBI ‘monitoring the situation’ after cluster of school...
A Shrewsbury Police Department squad car sits in front of Shrewsbury High School Dec. 17. (Photo/Laura Hayes) UPDATE: This story has been updated to note that the Department of Elementary and Secondary...
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Regional School Committee accepts Algonquin mascot options, students to make...
Principal Sean Bevan listens to teacher and Mascot Study Group member Jonathan Cahill during the Dec. 15 Regional School Committee meeting. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Algonquin Regional High...
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Women of Note choir will hold guest night in Northborough
The Women of Note choir recently performed at this month’s Light up Northborough event in downtown Northborough. NORTHBOROUGH – A longtime Hudson-based a cappella choir has relocated to Northborough....
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Xiancai Liao, 85, of Northborough
Northborough – Xiancai Liao, 85, of Northborough, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 56 years, Ning Yin, died in 2019. He leaves two daughters, Weiwei...
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Northborough families get visit from Santa
Santa Claus waves to families from a Northborough Fire Department truck. (Photos/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Santa Claus, indeed, did come to town Dec. 18, although he wasn’t riding in a sleigh led by...
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Algonquin bans student spectators at basketball games following ‘rapid...
The list of options that could be chosen as Algonquin’s new mascot has been narrows to five choices. REGION – A “rapid uptick” in COVID-19 cases has forced Algonquin Regional High School to ban student...
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High school scoreboard: AMSA girls basketball dominates Maynard, Assabet...
REGION – The winter sports season has now begun with schools competing in the first full week of action last week. Schools are continuing their winter seasons as they move into the holiday break from...
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Northborough police log, Dec. 24 edition
Northborough Thursday, Dec. 9 12:45 a.m. Thayer St. Ambulance. 9:01 a.m. Saint James Dr. Fraud. 11:01 a.m. South St. Ambulance. 3:35 p.m. Village Dr. Ambulance. 7:23 p.m. Increase Ward Dr. Disturbance....
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Harry Michael Thompson, 87, of Northborough
March 27, 1934 – Dec. 2, 2021 Northborough – Harry Michael (Mike) Thompson, age 87, of Northborough passed away on Thursday, December 2nd at Marlborough Hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer....
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Wilbur A. Sheldon, 93, of Northborough
Northborough – Wilbur A. “Bud” Sheldon, 93 of Northborough, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2021. Bud was born on April 28, 1928 to Olive (Carter) Sheldon in Wilmington shortly...
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Northborough Planning Board concerned about proposed zoning bylaw changes
Northborough’s current zoning map shows the Residential C zoning district (light yellow) encircling the downtown area. (Screenshot/via Town of Northborough) NORTHBOROUGH – Developers say they may be...
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School Committee talks unmasking criteria at Algonquin
Medical Advisory Team member Andrea Ciaranello talks during the Regional School Committee Dec. 15. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH – The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough’s...
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