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Westborough Food Pantry works to keep up with demand
While the food pantry tries to keep up with rising demand, it would like to get the word out to newer residents.
Walk calls for release of hostages held by Hamas
Community members raised awareness and advocated for their release by participating in a walk from Congregation B’nai Shalom to the rotary.
A first look at Westborough’s proposed dog park
The Recreation Department has unveiled a first look at the proposed dog park at Chauncy Fields off Lyman Street.
Over 30 applications received to be next Westborough superintendent
The search to replace Amber Bock as superintendent of Westborough Public Schools is well under way. Thirty-four applications were received.
Julio’s Liquors offers selection of non-alcoholic choices
Julio’s Liquors has a wide selection of zero-proof products, including items from name brands like Guinness and Samuel Adams.
Westborough, Grafton to seek other sites for regional dispatch center
Town Administrator Evan Brassard said officials in Westborough and Grafton are exploring alternate sites for the regional dispatch center.
Westborough celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A "beloved community" became the focus of the sixth annual Community Celebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Snow and cold return to the region; some classes canceled
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow, possibly mixing with rain, sleet and freezing rain, before it ends in the early evening.
A look at Westborough’s capital projects for fiscal 2025
Westborough town departments will be requesting nearly $16 million for capital improvements for fiscal 2025.
Workcamp NE campers provide labor, service and love
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough – Summer is traditionally a time for camps; and for many young people it is not just a time...
Westborough couple wins scout award
WESTBOROUGH — Local community members Maureen and Ian Johnson will receive the Westborough Good Scout Award later this year.
This is the first time that...
Children’s author ‘Mr. B’ to hold book signing at Tatnuck
Region – Shrewsbury resident Matthew Bradley, aka “Mr. B,” has recently completed his new children’s book, "The Little Tree." The book has been described...
Strategies for home renovations
Construction is a great way to transform a house into a home. By doing your homework before the project starts, you can inject your...
Westborough Unplugs: Nourse Farm offers special event as part of town-wide initiative
By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer
Westborough - It was drizzling all day May 5, but Westborough Unplugs Week concluded with a fun and busy event...
Westborough honored as ‘Purple Heart Town’
By K.B. Sherman, Contributing Writer
Westborough – On Aug. 7, communities across the United States commemorated “Purple Heart Day.” This prestigious award, originated by General...
Selectmen question School Committee's budget request
Westborough – The Board of Selectmen at its Feb. 12 meeting chose not to make a school budget recommendation before the Annual Town Meeting (ATM), amid uncertainties as to why there remains a gap between the School Committee's budget proposal and the board's budget recommendation.
Westborough Honor Graduate completes training
Westborough - Air Force Airman Justin T. Cole, of Westborough, graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San...
Operation Playhouse to benefit veteran families
Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester held an Operation Playhouse event June 15 to benefit veteran families and their children.
Westborough celebrates with Festival of Lights
Westborough– Although the balmy temperatures didn's exactly make it feel like a winter wonderland, Westborough's downtown, and in particular, the town's rotary, looked like one the evening of Nov. 27. That's because the entire area was once again lit up with Christmas lights, thanks to the generosity of the Westborough Rotary Club. The club sponsors the annual Festival of Lights each year as a community service project.
Rotary Club lights downtown Westborough for holidays
Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough continued its tradition to brighten downtown Nov. 30 during the annual Festival of Lights. Festivities began with members of the Westborough High School (WHS) Chorus leading a sing-along of carols.
Santa Claus was transported by the Westborough Fire Department in Engine 3 to the rotary, where children shared their holiday wishes and received candy canes. Assisting as Santa’s helpers were 16 members of WHS Interact.