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Massachusetts Residential Tax Rates Rise in 109 Communities for Fiscal 2026

Massachusetts residential tax rates rose in 109 communities for fiscal year 2026, according to a report from Northborough Patch. The statewide roundup arrived as Northborough's Health and Human Services department confirmed a free, drop-in Narcan training session, timed to International…

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Northborough Library's Storybook Garden Wins Regional Award

Northborough's Public Library earned a regional award for its Storybook Garden program, the week's top local headline. The garden, which pairs children's books with hands-on lessons about plants and nature, drew the recognition according to Northborough Patch's report published August 1…

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Missing Northborough Doodle Aari Found Safe After Search

Northborough Police wrapped up a search for a missing miniature golden doodle named Aari, found safe late Thursday. MetroWest Daily News and Milford Daily News both reported the update in "UPDATED: Northborough MA Police say missing dog 'Aari' has been found," closing out a search that …

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Longtime Northborough Police Sergeant Retires After Joining State Police

A longtime Northborough police sergeant has retired after joining the Massachusetts State Police, closing out a law enforcement career spanning more than three decades. Sergeant McStay spent 13 years with the Northborough Police Department before transferring to the state force, accordi…

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Northborough Schools To Share In Nearly $25M Literacy Funding Push

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…

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Red Cross Declares Blood Donation Crisis Amid Four-Year Low

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…

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State Officials Examine E-Bike Safety Rules Amid Rising Crashes

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…

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Worcester Restaurant Week set to bring 40-plus restaurants next month

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…

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Northborough Police Department adds veteran officer to force

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…

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