The Board of Health discussed Amazon drone project concerns and confirmed its response to a failed septic system. Member Mahr raised concerns about the Amazon drone project during open forum, and the board agreed to place the matter on its October 20 agenda.
Westborough Democratic forum previews nine statewide ballot questions and a polling-place switch. Town Clerk Debbie Ledoux confirmed Election Day voting moves from Westborough High School to the Bay State Commons community center, a change the Select Board approved September 8.
Westborough High School earns spot among Massachusetts' top public high schools, Patch reports. Also in today's brief (15 items): Westborough High School ranked among state's best public schools; Lawmakers ask Amazon to pause drone delivery plan; Board of Health meets Wednesday morning;…
Westborough Advisory Finance Committee unanimously backed a fire contract and system upgrades. The five-member panel voted 5-0 to recommend six warrant articles to Town Meeting, including a $182,575 Fire Department union contract for fiscal 2027 and operating budget adjustments for Norfolk County
Westborough Finance Committee clears six warrant articles, including a forced permitting-software overhaul.
S&P Global assigns Westborough's new bond anticipation notes its top short-term rating of SP-1+. Also in today's brief (12 items): Westborough bonds earn top-tier SP-1+ rating; Library Building Committee meets Tuesday; Disability Commission meets Tuesday afternoon; Public workshop seeks…
Westborough Public Schools has a new athletic director: Mark Levita, hired this year as part of what Human Resources Director Tammy Costello described to the School Committee on Sept. 23 as a standout year for administrator hiring. The district also brought on five new coaches as part o…
This week's Westborough obituary notices cover four residents: Enright, Marcelle A., 91, who died September 23; Hensley, Josephine "Jody," 64, of Westborough and Casselton, ND, who died September 19 and was remembered as a mother and grandmother; Smith, Ann Marie (George), 93, who died …
Powerful nor'easter drenches Westborough weekend, pushes EV expo to Sunday rain date. Also in today's brief (12 items): Nor'easter drenches region, forces EV expo rain date; EV expo returns Sunday for rain date; Wellness fair set for Sunday at high school; Housing trust holds public wor…
Westborough Public Library closes temporary Union Street site as staff prepare to move collection back. Also in today's brief (10 items): Library closes temporary Union Street site; Amazon tells packed forum drone plan moving ahead; EV expo rain date set for Otis Street; Affordable Hous…