Westborough brief: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
State health officials confirm West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Westborough, prompting renewed precautions
State health officials confirm West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Westborough, prompting renewed precautions.
Today in Westborough
- West Nile virus confirmed in town mosquitoes. State health officials confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Westborough. The town urges residents to use repellent, cover up at dawn and dusk, and drain standing water until the first hard frost. Westborough Patch also reported the finding.Town of Westborough
- New fire chief Daniel Hehir sworn in. Daniel Hehir, a member of the Westborough Fire Department since 2002, was sworn in this week as the department's new chief, according to Westborough Patch.Westborough Patch
- State tax credit fuels growth at local manufacturer. A Westborough manufacturer landed a state tax credit meant to support its expansion and create new jobs in town, Westborough Patch reports.Westborough Patch
- Volleyball tops Wachusett Regional in five sets. Westborough High's volleyball team beat Wachusett Regional 3-2 in a five-set match, staying undefeated this season with 11 wins in its last 12 home games.Westborough Patch
- Amazon holds drone delivery meeting for residents. Amazon representatives briefed residents on the company's proposed drone delivery service for Westborough during a session Wednesday evening at the Doubletree, following weeks of town promotion of the meeting.Town of Westborough
Coming up
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee holds fall budget summit. The School Committee meets for a Fall Budget Summit at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Forbes Municipal Building's Great Hall to begin work on next year's school budget.Town of Westborough
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: Tri-Board meeting unites finance, select and school panels. The Advisory Finance Committee, Select Board and School Committee hold a joint Tri-Board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Forbes Municipal Building's Great Hall.Town of Westborough
- Sat, Sep 26: Girls soccer hosts Nashoba Regional Saturday. Westborough's girls soccer team plays a non-conference match against Nashoba Regional on Saturday, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Sun, Sep 27, 2:00 p.m.: Get Charged Up EV Expo sets rain date. The town's Get Charged Up EV Expo moves to its rain date, Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 50 Otis Street, for residents to check out electric vehicles.Town of Westborough
- Sun, Sep 27, 1:30 p.m.: Gilmore Pond sensory trail holds grand opening. Westborough marks the grand opening of a new sensory trail at Gilmore Pond, 19 Quick Farm Road, Sunday at 1:30 p.m., a free event for residents.Westborough Patch
- Sun, Sep 27, 2:00 p.m.: Square One hosts Fall for Wellness event. Square One presents a Fall for Wellness event Sunday at 2 p.m. at Westborough High School, offering wellness programming for residents.Westborough Patch
- Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust holds community workshop. The Affordable Housing Trust hosts a community workshop Monday at 6 p.m. in the Forbes Municipal Building's Great Hall to gather resident input.Town of Westborough
- Mon, Sep 28, 7:00 p.m.: Advisory Finance Committee meets Monday night. The Advisory Finance Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Westborough Town Hall.Town of Westborough
- Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: Active Transportation Plan workshop set for Tuesday. The town holds a public workshop on its Active Transportation Plan Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Forbes Municipal Building's Great Hall, seeking input on pedestrian and bicyclist safety and access. The Planning Board also plans to attend.Town of Westborough