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NORTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Explore Northborough’s pulse with up-to-the-minute updates on our newspaper. Stay connected to local events and breaking news in Northborough, MA. We cover the latest happenings, ensuring you’re informed about all significant events in the community.

Hundreds without power as wet, windy weather hits region

As of noon on Monday, Dec. 18, hundreds of residents and businesses in the region are without power, the results of fallen tree limbs and power lines from high winds and heavy rains.

Northborough’s Frank Brown receives Quilt of Valor

Frank Brown was presented with a Quilt of Valor at Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 on Dec. 3.

Championship-winning football team reunites at Algonquin after 50 years

On Dec. 1, 1973, Walsh guided his football team to the Super Bowl, and on Dec. 1, 2023 — exactly 50 years later — the team reunited at Algonquin to celebrate its history-making championship win.

Northborough Lt. Brian Griffin to officially become police chief

Brian Griffin will officially become the next police chief following the retirement of Chief William Lyver at the end of the year. 

Northborough gathers to light menorah, celebrate Hanukkah

On Dec. 13 — the seventh night of Hanukkah — Northborough community members gathered on Blake Street to light the menorah.

Northborough to seek grant for more firefighters

The Select Board gave its blessing for the Northborough Fire Department to apply for a SAFER grant that may lead to eight new firefighters.

Floral arrangement workshop at Northborough Historical Society

The Northborough Art Guild’s and Garden Club will be holding a workshop where people can learn to make their own floral arrangements.

Local students share global stories with documentary

After months of travel, editing, interviewing, and everything else associated with producing a professional documentary, Baywatana premiered at the Parliament of World Religion conference in Chicago on Aug. 15.

Northborough resident to be in ‘The Nutcracker’

A Northborough resident will be taking the stage and making his debut in the Greater Milford Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

Contract approved for Northborough town administrator

The Select Board approved a contract between the town and future Town Administrator Tim McInerney during a special meeting on Dec. 8.

Plans to reconstruct multi-family destroyed by fire denied by ZBA

An application to reconstruct a building at 129 Maple St. destroyed by a fatal fire in 2021 was denied by the ZBA.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Northborough Police Department participating in gun buyback program

The Northborough Police Department is participating in the 22nd Guns 2 Gardens gun buyback program on Dec. 9.

Northborough kicks off the holidays with tree lighting

With a flip of a switch, Northborough welcomed the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 on the corner of Blake and Rt. 20.

Donate to Northborough fire’s Toys for Tots

Donate to the Northborough Fire Department’s Toys for Tots. The FD is an official drop site for the 2023 USMC Reserve Toys for Tots program.

Online auction benefits Northborough scholarships

Just in time for holiday giving, the Northborough Scholarship Committee’s “Bidding for Bright Futures” online auction is here.

Northborough celebrates Thanksgiving with families from Haiti, Colombia

St. Bernadette’s was filled with music as new arrivals from Colombia and Haiti and community members gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Northborough tree lighting to be held Dec. 2

The annual Northborough tree lighting will be held Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. on the corner of Blake St. and Route 20 in honor of Pfc. Neil Ellsworth.

Community Meals to return to in-person at Trinity Church

After pivoting to curbside meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Meals will again be served in-person.

Northborough’s Howard Street Cemetery is the eternal home for many prominent residents

Have you ever wanted to know the people from centuries past beyond the gravestones in the biggest cemetery in Northborough?

Garden Club to hold annual holiday enchantment event

The Northborough Garden Club will be holding their annual Holiday Enchantment event on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Trinity Church.