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Middlesex County, Massachusetts


Marlborough Police See Rise In Arrests, 911 Calls In October
Marlborough police handled 2,724 calls for service in October, including 1,960 911 calls, and made 51 arrests, according to statistics released Tuesday. Overall calls were down by 15 from September, while arrests rose…
Marlborough Restaurant Week Returns For 2026
Marlborough’s fifth annual Restaurant Week is running from Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, with 23 local businesses offering special menus, fixed-price meals and limited-time deals. The Marlborough Economic Development Corp…

Marlborough Awarded $35K Grant To Expand Career Technical Education
Marlborough has been awarded a $35,000 state grant to expand career technical education opportunities for local students. The funding, provided by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will…

Jamie Eldridge Claims Victory In Middlesex, Worcester 2026 Senate Race: Votes Still Being Counted
Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge has declared victory in the race for the Middlesex and Worcester Senate seat. Eldridge, who faced Republican challenger Joseph Timothy “Tim” Shea, announced his reelection late…

Polls Close In Middlesex And Worcester Senate Race: 2026 MA Election
Polls closed at 8 p.m. in the Massachusetts State Election for the Middlesex and Worcester Senate seat. Democratic incumbent Jamie Eldridge, who has held the seat since 2009, faced Republican challenger Joseph Timothy…

Marlborough middle school student unresponsive after injury during recess
A student at Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough was hospitalized on Monday after being found unresponsive during recess. Superintendent Jason DeFalco stated that the student was injured while playing with peers…

Marlborough Fire Calls Climb Past 8,100 Through October
The Marlborough Fire Department reported 918 emergency responses in October, bringing the year-to-date total to 8,159. This represents a 6.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Medical emergencies…

Student Injured While Playing At Recess Given "Life-Saving Measures" At Marlborough School
A student at Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, Massachusetts, required life-saving measures after becoming unresponsive during recess on Monday. Superintendent Jason DeFalco confirmed that staff members immediately…

Whitcomb Middle School student recess injury in Marlboro, MA
A student at Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, Massachusetts, was left unresponsive after an injury during recess on Monday. Superintendent Jason DeFalco confirmed that staff members immediately initiated…

Marlborough middle schooler unresponsive after being injured during recess
A middle school student in Marlborough was found unresponsive after sustaining an injury during recess. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the school to provide medical assistance before transporting the child to a…

Voting In Marlborough? Here's Your Guide To The 2026 Election
Marlborough voters are preparing for the state election on Tuesday, November 3. Residents will cast ballots for federal, statewide, and local district races, alongside nine statewide ballot questions. Polls will be open…

Downtown Workspace Marks First Year In Marlborough
Good Company Workspace, an independently owned coworking and event venue located at 91 Main St. in Marlborough, is celebrating its first anniversary. Since its ribbon-cutting in October 2025, the women-led business has…

Marlborough Charter School Earns State Recognition For Biliteracy Achievement
The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School in Marlborough has been named a Star Awardee for the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy. This recognition honors the school's commitment to fostering multilingual…

Marlborough Mourns First Female Mayor Nancy Stevens
Nancy Stevens, the first woman elected mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts, has passed away at age 65. Serving three consecutive terms from 2006 to 2012, Stevens was instrumental in advancing the city's infrastructure…
Marlborough Schools Earns Seal Of Biliteracy Gold Star Award
Marlborough Public Schools has been honored with the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy Gold Star Award. This statewide recognition celebrates the district's commitment to fostering multilingual proficiency among its…

Marlborough Community Remembers Retired Police Lt. Edward Medeiros
The Marlborough community is mourning the loss of retired Police Lieutenant Edward Medeiros, who passed away after a distinguished career. Medeiros served as a military police officer before joining the Marlborough…