State breaks ground on new Marlborough State Police crime lab

MARLBOROUGH — State officials broke ground on a new four-story State Police crime lab in Marlborough that's expected to open in 2028, while Marlborough Public Schools announced two new principals for the 2026-27 school year.

SCHOOLS

Marlborough Public Schools has tapped Sarah Casey and Tara Sobaleski to take over leadership at two district schools beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, according to coverage of the announcement. Building assignments and start dates for the two principals were reported as part of the district's transition planning ahead of next fall.

Families preparing for next year can also find required forms and documentation on the district's 2026-2027 registration page at mps-edu.org, where the district is directing returning and new students through the enrollment process.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"State Breaks Ground On New Marlborough Crime Lab" — Patch reports that state leaders kicked off construction on a 200,000-square-foot, four-story State Police crime lab in the city, with the new facility slated to open in 2028, per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

"Marlborough Schools Name 2 New Principals For 2026-27 School Year" — Marlborough Public Schools has named Sarah Casey and Tara Sobaleski to lead two district schools next year, per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

"Marlborough Community Raises $22K For Wedding Photographer Stabbed In Maine" — A community fundraiser for a Marlborough wedding photographer who was stabbed while working a reception in Maine has now topped $22,000, per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

COMING UP

• June 10 — 46-Year Celebration, listed on the Marlborough Patch community calendar. • June 13 — Paint Plant Pots With Cristina, a local crafts gathering. • June 13 — Parents' Night Out: Ninja Obstacles for kids.