Marlborough Companies Awarded State Workforce Training Grants to Expand Hiring
Marlborough businesses are in line to add jobs after landing shares of a major state workforce-training grant, regional media reported Friday — the same day the city drew soccer fans to Kelleher Field for a World Cup public viewing event marking the U.S. men's team's Group Stage match.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Marlborough Companies To Add Jobs After State Training Grant" — Several Marlborough employers are set to expand hiring after receiving shares of a statewide $17.9 million Workforce Training Fund Program grant from the Healey-Driscoll administration, with each local recipient receiving more than $100,000. Per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-companies-add-jobs-after-state-training-grant)
"Stop by Kelleher Field in Marlborough to watch USA World Cup match" — A public fan zone at Kelleher Field gave residents a place to watch the United States face Paraguay in Friday's World Cup match, organized in part by a regional visitors and tourism bureau serving nearly 20 communities. MetroWest Daily News reports. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports/local/2026/06/12/marlborough-ma-fan-zone-ready-to-host-united-states-vs-paraguay-world-cup-match-june-12/90512110007/)
"Marlborough Officer Honored By State Mental Health Department" — Officer Keith Moro received the Law Enforcement Exemplary Performance Award from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for sustained work connecting residents in crisis to professional mental health services and support. Per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/marlborough-officer-honored-state-mental-health-department)
"Marlborough Teen Battling Cancer Receives Support From Police" — A Marlborough teenager with cancer received financial assistance through Cops for Kids with Cancer, a program that helps families cover costs tied to a child's cancer care. Per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)
"Marlborough MA played key role in Revolutionary War. What to know" — With the America 250 anniversary approaching, MetroWest Daily News published a history feature on Marlborough's deep ties to the Revolution, including a notable local landmark connected to Gen. George Washington. MetroWest Daily News reports. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/history/2026/06/12/marlborough-ma-residents-were-especially-patriotic-during-american-revolution-williams-tavern/90423059007/)
COMING UP
City Council committees hold a cluster of meetings next week. The Finance Committee and Public Safety Committee both convene Monday, June 15. The AMSA Trustees Education Committee meets Tuesday, June 16. Wednesday, June 17 brings the MPS Policy Sub-Committee, the Fort Meadow Commission/Conservation Commission joint working group, and the City Council Urban Affairs Committee. The Conservation Commission meets Thursday, June 18. On the community calendar: a Paint Plant Pots With Cristina craft event is Friday, June 13; a Love for Lifesavers gathering is set for Wednesday, June 18.