Snow prompts closures, cancellations
REGION – A major snow storm is expected to hit the region overnight tonight, lingering through the day on Friday before tapering off, forecasters say. Area municipalities and groups have announcing...
View ArticleMask mandate lifted for Northborough, Southborough elementary schools
By Laura Hayes and Ben Domaingue Esther Valverde Collado leads BINGO at Neary. Elementary students will no longer be required to wear masks starting tomorrow.(Photo/Laura Hayes)...
View ArticleClaudette M. Cormier, 83, of Northborough
Northborough – On Monday, February 28, 2022, Claudette “CC” M. Cormier, born in Waltham, MA and long-time resident of Center Sandwich, NH passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was the beloved...
View ArticleRobert G. Atkinson, 93, of Northborough
Northborough – Robert G. “Bob” Atkinson, 93, of Northborough, formerly of Saugus, passed away Wednesday, February 23, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Ellen...
View ArticleAlgonquin girls hockey advances in playoffs with win over Matignon
Algonquin’s Grace Sciacca skates with the puck. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) REGION – A pair of key goals coupled with a late game defensive stand helped the Algonquin co-op girls hockey team advance to the...
View ArticleTickets now on sale for Harlem Wizards fundraiser for Northborough schools
A Harlem Wizards player kicks a ball during a game. (Photo/via Harlem Wizards) NORTHBOROUGH – Tickets are now on sale for a planned game between the Harlem Wizards and a team of staff from the...
View ArticlePatricia A. Cray, 72, of Northborough
Northborough – Patricia Ann Cray (née Smith) passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022 at home per her wishes, while surrounded by her loving family after a hard fought battle with cancer. Patricia...
View ArticleMargery E. Crouse, 67, formerly of Northborough
Worcester – On Thursday February 24, 2022, Margery Crouse, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 67. Margery was born on May 14, 1954 in Worcester, MA to Ralph and Doris Metcalf. She...
View ArticleNorthborough Selectmen pass Lyman Street Jake brake ban
Northborough recently added part of Lyman Street to its list of areas where so-called Jake brakes are banned in town. (Photo/Ben Domaingue) NORTHBOROUGH – Truck drivers will no longer be able to use...
View ArticleNorthborough Recreation seeks summer staff
NORTHBOROUGH – Looking for a job this summer? The Northborough Recreation Department is currently hiring for several positions. The department is looking for camp counselors to work between July 5...
View ArticleAlgonquin PTO requesting donations for post-prom parties
Students leave Algonquin Regional High School on Feb. 10. Algonquin Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is currently raising money to support a pair of post-prom parties. (Photo/Dakota...
View ArticleEdward D. Donnelly, 72, of Northborough
Northborough – Edward D. Donnelly, aged 72 years old and a longtime resident of Northborough, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2022, while vacationing in Destin, Florida. Ed was the beloved husband...
View ArticleHigh school scoreboard: Teams kick off MIAA state championship tournament
REGION – The MIAA state tournament kicked off last week, with a number of qualifying teams launching into their respective brackets. For recent games have marked the end of a season. For others,...
View ArticleNorthborough police log, March 11 edition
Northborough Sunday, Feb. 20 12:33 a.m. Brewer St. Disturbance. 7:43 a.m. Crawford St. Ambulance. 9:11 a.m. Fay Ln. Ambulance. 12:32 p.m. Belmont St. Well-being check. 1:53 p.m. Rice Ave. Ambulance....
View ArticleNorthborough Recreation digs into science with school vacation programming
Elma Shan folds over a tube on her marble run during February vacation programming in Northborough. (Photo/Laura Hayes) NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough’s Town Hall gym was recently filled with the sound of...
View ArticleNorthborough details plans for $50,000 COVID-19 grant
NORTHBOROUGH – The town of Northborough has received a $50,000 grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation to aid its COVID-19 efforts. Health Agent Kristin Black announced the grant during the Board of...
View ArticleRobert G. Himmelman, 50, of Upton and Northborough
Upton/Northborough – On Monday evening, March 7, 2022, Robert G. Himmelman passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac event while visiting friends on Cape Cod. With his passing a large void that will...
View ArticleAlgonquin girls hockey upsets Westwood in playoff matchup
Alqonguin’s Molly Farrell darts toward the Westwood goal on a play that would end with her scoring a goal. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) REGION – The Algonquin co-op girls hockey team won its way into the...
View ArticleNorthborough Area Community Chorus to mark 50th spring concert
Mary Sewell (center) performs with other members of the Northborough Area Community Chorus at a past concert. (Photo/submitted) NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Area Community Chorus (NACC) debuted with...
View ArticleHigh school scoreboard: Overtime drama punctuates MIAA quarterfinals
REGION – Though a handful of teams saw their seasons end this past week, the Marlborough boys hockey team and the co-op girls hockey teams from Shrewsbury and Algonquin high schools remain active in...
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