Northborough School Committee discusses update to proposed budget
NORTHBOROUGH – The Public Schools of Northborough has decreased its proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year by just over $240,000 to a new figure of approximately $26.69 million. The town has asked...
View ArticleDonald A. Buzzell, 73, of Northborough
Northborough – Donald Allen Buzzell, 73, of Northborough and formerly a long time Southborough resident passed away on Friday, January 21,2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, due to...
View ArticleNorthborough Zoning Board weighs in on proposed transportation, distribution...
An Amazon truck turns out of the Northborough facility on Bartlett Street. Conversations are continuing about a potential transportation and distribution moratorium. (Photo/Ben Domaingue) NORTHBOROUGH...
View ArticleLocal students nominated in Presidential Scholars program
REGION – Multiple area students are in the running for recognition through the United States Presidential Scholars program. Dixi Han is a student at Shrewsbury High School. Aryan Kumar, a Shrewsbury...
View ArticleOpen Circle Acupuncture & Healing welcomes new acupuncturist/herbalist
Ariel Stimson is an acupuncturist and an herbalist. (Submitted photo) NORTHBOROUGH – Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing in Northborough recently welcomed a new acupuncturist and herbalist to its...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, Jan. 28 edition
Northborough Thursday, Jan. 13 12:30 p.m. Railroad Dr. Ambulance. 1:35 p.m. Assabet Dr./South St. Ambulance. 5:20 p.m. East Main St./Allison Rd. Dog complaint. 6:11 p.m. Southwest Cutoff. Larceny....
View ArticleState Sen. Harriette Chandler will not seek reelection
Harriette Chandler speaks during a press conference at Worcester City Hall. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) NORTHBOROUGH – State Sen. Harriette Chandler announced on Wednesday that she will not run for...
View ArticleForecasters share projected snowfall totals for weekend nor’easter
A graphic from the National Weather Service projects that an upcoming nor’easter could drop up to a foot of snow on area communities. (Graphic/via National Weather Service, Boston) REGION – Though...
View ArticleUPDATE: Experts expand warnings ahead of weekend nor’easter
New graphics developed by the National Weather Service show projected snowfall totals from a major winter storm set to his the region this weekend. (Photo/Via National Weather Service) UPDATE: This...
View ArticleMid-Wach League lifts ban on student spectators at sports events
Algonquin’s Bryn Domolky corals the puck during a breakaway in a game earlier this month. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) REGION – Fans will soon be back in bleachers at a number of area high school sporting...
View ArticleSnow blankets region as major nor’easter arrives
A plow drives through downtown Hudson on Saturday morning. (Photo/Dakota Antelman REGION – This weekend’s much anticipated nor’easter has arrived, bringing heavy snow and the potential for high winds...
View ArticleTraffic light timing issues frustrate Northborough residents
Crews recently repaired damaged loop detectors, which work to detect traffic, at the intersection of Routes 20 and 135 in Northborough. Traffic light timing may still be an issue for some at...
View ArticleNorthborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee shares final report
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Diversity and Inclusion Committee presented its final report to the Board of Selectmen last week, capping over a year of work on that project. Recommendations include...
View ArticleHigh school scoreboard: Teams welcome return of student fans as winter season...
REGION – This weekend’s blizzard wiped out part of the local high school sports schedule. Teams proceeded with other games and contests earlier in the week though, continuing their push through the...
View ArticleNorthborough to hold inaugural Kindness Week
A flyer created by the Northborough Community Affairs Committee noted suggested activities to mark Kindness Week. NORTHBOROUGH – Reinforcing a community built on kindness is the goal of Northborough’s...
View ArticleH. Conrad Johnson, 89, formerly of Northborough
Kennebunk, Maine – Kennebunk, ME resident H. Conrad (John) Johnson, 89, died peacefully on Jan. 26, 2022 after a period of declining health. John was born on Feb. 28th, 1932, in Framingham, MA, the...
View ArticleNew women’s softball league to begin in Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Recreation Department recently opened registration for a new women’s softball league. The community has responded quickly, with registrants filling three teams in less...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, Feb. 4 edition
Northborough Sunday, Jan. 16 3:42 a.m. School St. Animal calls. 3:22 p.m. Abenaki Rd. Ambulance. 4:25 p.m. Shops Way. Disturbance. 5:29 p.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. 5:58 p.m. Church St. Animal...
View ArticleAlgonquin talks next steps in new mascot selection process
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View ArticleNorthborough Brownie Troop runs girl scout cookie sale
NORTHBOROUGH – Whether you’re craving Girl Scout Cookies for the big game or a special Valentine, Northborough’s own Brownie Troop 64393 has you covered. The troop is offering Thin Mints, Samoas,...
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