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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.
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.