Northborough schools will share in nearly $25 million in new state funding to strengthen early literacy instruction. Northborough Public Schools will continue taking part in a statewide effort to improve reading instruction for younger students, according to Patch's report, "Northboroug…

The American Red Cross has declared a blood donation crisis after Massachusetts supplies fell to a four-year summer low, per Northborough Patch. The organization says donations statewide are not keeping pace with hospital demand, part of what it is calling a national shortage moving int…

State officials weigh new e-bike safety measures as crashes and injuries rise across Massachusetts. Police, doctors, and state officials are reviewing whether current e-bike rules match the vehicles' growing popularity, according to a report from Northborough Patch published Friday, Jul…

Worcester Restaurant Week returns next month with more than 40 participating restaurants offering discounted menus to area diners. The annual event, popular with Northborough residents who dine in nearby Worcester, will feature three-course meals priced under $30 at participating locati…

Northborough Police Department adds a veteran officer to its ranks, per a local commercial outlet. The department welcomed a new officer bringing more than seven years of prior law enforcement experience, according to a report from Northborough Patch. The addition comes as the departmen…