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WESTBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

Stay in the know with Westborough’s latest updates. From breaking news to essential local updates, we’re your reliable source in Westborough, MA. Trust our newspaper for in-depth community insights and timely information. Your go-to for staying informed.

Missing Westborough woman found deceased, according to DA Early’s office

According to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.’s Office, Olivia Colby was located deceased late March 21.

What to know about Westborough’s annual Town Meeting

Here is what to know when attending the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23.

Projected property tax increase sits at $835 per average household

The increase for fiscal 2025 – pegged at nearly $1,000 for the average single-family home – has since been pared to $835.02.

Westborough’s free cash projected at $9.4M after Town Meeting

Westborough's current free cash is about $14.9 million, of which $5.5 million has been set aside for items during the last two Town Meetings.

Westborough church assembles 30,000 meals

As part of its 300th anniversary celebration on Sunday, March 17, the Congregational Church engaged in a little meal preparation.

Learn about Downtown Plan with interactive scavenger hunt

The town is hosting an interactive scavenger hunt as part of the town's Downtown Plan to develop a vision for the future of downtown.

Westborough gathers for Environmental Action Fair

The annual Environmental Action Fair offered visitors a chance to “spring forward” and learn about better ways to treat the planet.

Westborough resident reported missing

According to social media posts from the family, Olivia Colby was last seen at her home in Westborough on Thursday, March 14.

Senior center seeks drivers for Meals on Wheels, medical appointments

The senior center is seeking volunteers to assist with delivering Meals on Wheels and transporting Westborough seniors to and from medical appointments. 

Schools make it official – Borchers will be next superintendent

It's now official. Allison Borchers will be the next superintendent for Westborough Public Schools after Amber Bock's departure.

Westborough celebrates International Women’s Day

The program was sponsored by Westborough Connects, the Westborough Women’s Club and the Westborough Historical Society.

Article requests $100,000 for Westborough Golf Club building study

The next step on what to do with the Westborough Golf Club building on West Main Street will be Article 18 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.

Court documents detail arrest of Westborough school bus driver

A woman is facing several charges including OUI and child endangerment, after she was arrested while driving children to school.

Westborough to close on community center building for $8.8M

The Select Board voted, 5-0, to purchase the building – the site of the now-former Boston Sports Clubs – to convert into a community center.

Police arrest Westborough school bus driver during route

According to a message from Superintendent Amber Bock to the school community, the Bus 8 driver was arrested while at Park Village.

Citizens’ petitions stay on Town Meeting warrant

The 14 citizens’ petitions — ranging from an Afro-Caribbean festival to establishing a “Townie Baby” award — are staying on the warrant.

Askew to join Westborough School Committee, according to unofficial results

Tim Askew will be joining the Westborough School Committee, according to the unofficial results of the March 12 election.

Average Westborough single-family tax increase falls to $853

As the town continues to search out savings in the fiscal 2025 budget, there was some good news coming from the town manager.

Westborough police take the plunge for Special Olympics

Members of the Westborough Police Department took part in a Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics in Massachusetts.
“Diwali symbolizes the universal message that good always prevails over evil,” said eighth-grader Ishita Urs at the Nov. 3 Northborough School Committee meeting.

Westborough schools add religious holidays to calendar

Superintendent Bock recommended that Diwali be made a full day off, along with Eid al-Fitr; Good Friday and Lunar New Year become half-days.