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Area communities clamor for volunteers as empty seats on municipal boards multiply
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Region - Long closed due to COVID-19, town halls are finally reopening. As they do, though, meeting rooms may still sit...
Shrewsbury Selectmen select parties for proponent and opponent arguments for ballot questions
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Proponent and opponent arguments for two ballot questions pertaining to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) initiative and...
Shrewsbury Police, Good Samaritans avert tragedy on Lake Quinsigamond
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this afternoon:
On Sunday, August 23, 2020 at approximately 6:00 PM, during a severe thunderstorm on...
Aug. 11 is National 811 Safe Digging Day
Region – Aug. 11 (8-11), is National 811 Safe Digging Day, and National Grid is reminding customers that every digging project, no matter how...
New Shrewsbury Police Chief tests positive for COVID-19
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – On July 20, the day that Police Chief Kevin Anderson was sworn in and supposed to officially...
Boston 25 Morning News visits Shrewsbury for Zip Trip
Segment to be aired July 24
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - Boston 25 Morning News will feature Shrewsbury in their next Zip Trip this...
Hudson’s American Heritage Museum to reopen Wednesday, July 8
Hudson – The American Heritage Museum will reopen under Massachusetts Phase III guidelines starting Wednesday, July 8. Standard hours will be 10 a.m. to...
Blackout after storm startles Hudson
By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer
Hudson - An intense thunderstorm left downtown Hudson dark Sunday night after lightning strikes knocked out vital electrical infrastructure.
Lasting more...
Shrewsbury BOS starts discussion on forming anti-racism task force
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Selectman John Lebeaux was emphatic at the Board of Selectmen’s June 23 meeting that he “does not hold...
Westborough’s youth hold protest for Black Lives Matter movement
By Adway S. Wadekar, Contributing Writer
Westborough – At this moment in time, tensions are high in the United States. In the midst of the global...
Vintage car parade brings cheer to Westborough seniors
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough –Nearly 40 vintage cars traveled throughout the SALMON Health and Retirement complex the afternoon of June 21 for a celebratory...
New mindset and retraining by police needs to happen
To the Editor:
In light of the recent attacks on Black people, there has been a global protest and uprising. Unity, strength and concern...
This week’s issue – June 12, 2020 (includes Summer Guide 2020)
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Local Youth Chamber musicians share their music virtually
The Boston Youth Chamber, a group of classically-trained young musicians that includes members from Northborough, Westborough, and Shrewsbury, isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic stop them from sharing their music.
Northborough’s Sokoloff receives award for athletics and community involvement
On May 15, the Brandeis University Department of Athletics handed out its annual departmental honors. Among the award winners was sophomore Rebecka Sokoloff of Northborough, a member of the women's swimming and diving team.
Local fundraising affected by closures
The changes that have been made due to COVID-19 closures have not been easy for businesses, schools or families. Many local non-profit organizations have also been affected as major fundraising events cannot be held.
Three vie for two spots on Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen
Three candidates will be on the ballot for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Tuesday, June 16 Annual Town Election.