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Marlborough Woman Identified as Burlington Homicide Victim; Farmers Market Opens Saturday

A Marlborough woman's death ruled a homicide puts the city in focus this Tuesday. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified Janina Brooke Murphy, 26, of Marlborough, as the victim in a Burlington homicide case, finding she died of a blunt force injury to the head, per a WFSB r…

Marlborough City Council Rejects Nicotine-Free Generation Resolution in 4-6 Vote

MARLBOROUGH — June 22, 2026 — Marlborough City Council rejects nicotine-free generation resolution 4-6 but approves $59,500 conservation grant for Houde Tree Farm. The council voted unanimously Monday to accept the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services grant, which will fund environmental assessments, a title search, and a survey of

Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

One Marlborough obituary notice was published during the week of June 15–21, 2026: McMurray, Claudette (age 89), of Marlborough. McMurray, born December 29, 1936, died on June 17, 2026, and is survived by four sons. Visitation and a funeral service are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, …

World Cup fan zone and youth sports registrations highlight Marlborough's summer sports calendar.

Marlborough is gearing up for a busy summer on multiple sports fronts. The city is set to host a three-day FIFA World Cup fan zone at Kelleher Field in June, backed by state funding. Marlborough Recreation Sports has open registration for youth basketball and soccer (grades Pre-K–5); al…

Marlborough Committee Advances 450-Unit Forest Street Residential Overlay District

MARLBOROUGH — June 17, 2026 — Marlborough Urban Affairs Committee advances Forest Street residential overlay district with 450-unit cap. The four-member committee voted 4-0 Wednesday to approve a proposed zoning amendment creating the Forest Street Residential Overlay District on approximately 31 acres of limited-industrial land along Forest and

Marlborough Urban Affairs Committee advances Target drive-up sign permit on 3-1 vote

MARLBOROUGH — June 17, 2026 — Marlborough Urban Affairs Committee advances Target sign amendment 3-1, sends it to Planning Board and full Council. The committee voted Wednesday to modify condition nine of Target's 2002 special permit at 423 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, approving language allowing four wall signs — two

Marlborough School Committee Honors Five Student Advisory Council Members

Five Marlborough students were recognized by the School Committee for advising district officials throughout the 2025-26 academic year — the day's headline development, per Marlborough Patch's "Marlborough School Committee Honors Student Advisory Council Members." The honors came on a q…

Marlborough Public Safety Committee Advances Nicotine-Free Generation Resolution to Full Council

MARLBOROUGH — June 15, 2026 — Marlborough Public Safety Committee votes 2-1 to advance a non-binding nicotine-free generation resolution to the full City Council. The resolution, Order No. 26-100-9773, submitted by Councilor Vital, would express the council's support for permanently prohibiting anyone born on or

Finance Committee Sends Four-Position Salary Ordinance to City Solicitor for Review

MARLBOROUGH — June 15, 2026 — Marlborough Finance Committee unanimously refers four non-union salary positions to city solicitor, setting up a potential council vote by July 22. The committee voted 5-0 Monday to send a draft salary ordinance covering city collector, assistant finance director, recreation director, and assistant recreation director

Marlborough Bus Drivers, NRT Reach Deal; Routes Resume Monday After Two-Week Strike

Marlborough school bus drivers end a two-week strike, returning to routes Monday, June 15. The Milford Daily News (Gannett) reported that drivers and monitors reached a settlement with contractor NRT, closing out a prolonged disruption for district families. On the economic front, Marlb…