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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 10, 2026 through August 16, 2026

This week's Westborough obituary column lists two residents: Manning, Bernard A. (94), and Hight, Howard Andrew (79). Manning's arrangements were handled by Pickering & Son Funeral Homes of Westborough; Hight's arrangements were handled by Neptune Cremation Service in Boston. Both obitu…

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Westborough Angler Lands 2,000 Bass a Season the Old Way

A Westborough angler is drawing national fishing-press attention for landing roughly 2,000 bass a season using an old-school approach. The unnamed angler's decades-honed, low-tech routine has helped him catch that many bass a year across Massachusetts lakes and ponds, according to Outdo…

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Westborough Releases Draft Warrant For 2026 Special Town Meeting

Westborough officials released a draft warrant for the 2026 Special Town Meeting this week, kicking off the fall town meeting process. The News Flash posting, dated Aug. 14 and labeled Draft Version 1, does not yet include a meeting date or finalized article list. Elsewhere, "ICE Boston…

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Westborough Marks Retirement Of Fire Chief Patrick Purcell

Westborough bids farewell to longtime Fire Chief Patrick Purcell as the town's Fire Chief Search Committee prepares to meet Thursday, August 6, at 8:30 a.m. to begin finding his successor. Meanwhile, officials plan to inspect local businesses for drinking water risks, and drivers face o…

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Westborough Students Intern At State House This Summer

Westborough students are spending the summer as interns for state Rep. Hannah Kane at the Massachusetts State House, gaining hands-on exposure to state government, per a report from Westborough Patch. The internship program, which also includes students from Shrewsbury, highlights local…

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Marlborough Med-Tech Job Cuts Could Ripple Into Westborough Area

Marlborough medical device job cuts could ripple into the Westborough area's broader economy, per regional reporting. Westborough Patch reported that a Marlborough-based medical device company is planning restructuring, including layoffs that could affect nearby MetroWest communities. S…

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Westborough Police To Offer Free Car Seat Safety Checks

Westborough police plan a free child car seat inspection event to help local families check installations, per a Westborough Patch newsletter this week. Elsewhere, Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan's OUI case was resolved in Westborough District Court with probation an…

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