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Community Advocate

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The hometown news source for Westborough, Shrewsbury, Northborough, Southborough, Marlborough, Hudson and Grafton.

 32 South St. Westborough MA
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A fantastic program at Assabet! communityadvocate.com/educat…
Who is the best chef? Assabet culinary students compete in four-district cooking challenge

Who is the best chef? Assabet culinary students compete in four-district cooking challenge

Over 110 attendees, including student chefs, instructors, and hungry diners, gathered Tuesday as Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School hosted three other schools for a delicious Entree and...

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The road was never easy for Melanie Barbosa. But after injuries and setbacks, she's a captain of Shrewsbury's varsity volleyball team. @evanjrwalsh @ColonialsAD @ColonialsVB communityadvocate.com/news/m…
Melanie Barbosa suffered setback after setback. Now, she's a proud Shrewsbury volleyball captain

Melanie Barbosa suffered setback after setback. Now, she's a proud Shrewsbury volleyball captain

Her dreams of playing volleyball could’ve ended right then and there, but instead, Barbosa came back better than ever. An embodiment of determination and strength, she practiced harder than she ever...

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If you've been to Floral Street Elementary School, you likely know Deb Richard. More on this Shrewsbury icon ❤️ communityadvocate.com/educat…
‘The face of Floral Street School’: For 26 years, Deb Richard has kept students safe as Floral's...

‘The face of Floral Street School’: For 26 years, Deb Richard has kept students safe as Floral's...

At 8:30 a.m., Deb Richard readies her radio, grabs her cartload of traffic cones, and heads to an intersection outside of Floral Street Elementary School. Then, a steady stream of schoolchildren...

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Key vote nears in Hudson! communityadvocate.com/hudson…
As key Town Meeting vote nears, campaign for Hudson Public Library renovation builds to crescendo

As key Town Meeting vote nears, campaign for Hudson Public Library renovation builds to crescendo

Library Trustee chair Christine Tridente, in a written statement to the Select Board, urged passage of the warrant article. Tridente said “we have noticed an uptick in rumors and misinformation”...

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A career including 49 U.S. states, Antarctica, several oceans, and the Mojave Desert. communityadvocate.com/grafto…
Grafton veteran has served everywhere from Antarctica to the Mojave Desert: 'Proud of my service'

Grafton veteran has served everywhere from Antarctica to the Mojave Desert: 'Proud of my service'

Tom Holmes stood in a large room surrounded by framed pictures. The soon-to-be-90-year-old Grafton resident pointed to photos of him along with his Navy buddies from different places around the world.

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This iconic business has a local owner! communityadvocate.com/news/i…
Iconic Downtown Westborough business sold to local resident: 'I love ice cream'

Iconic Downtown Westborough business sold to local resident: 'I love ice cream'

A lawyer by trade, Lundberg is excited to keep Dairy Queen going. It serves as an important job opportunity for high school students, he said, and serves some of the best ice cream around.

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The Shrewsbury Police Department's investment in life-saving technology paid off last night. communityadvocate.com/news/u…
Using new technology, Shrewsbury PD saves life of lost elderly woman who wandered into wooded area

Using new technology, Shrewsbury PD saves life of lost elderly woman who wandered into wooded area

The Shrewsbury Police Department's investment in life-saving technology paid off last night. Law enforcement officials successfully located an elderly woman who was lost.

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Grafton students making an impact communityadvocate.com/grafto…
‘We wanted to help our community’: Grafton students bringing STEM-related fun to younger peers

‘We wanted to help our community’: Grafton students bringing STEM-related fun to younger peers

Founded and led by Pradhan, Ayyagari, Kadiyam, and Jain, Student Youth Leaders for STEM (SY-STEM) is a student-run organization dedicated to providing high-quality, free, math- and science-related...

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Ten years of an expanded Shrewsbury Public Library. A celebration was held communityadvocate.com/news/s…
SPLendid: Shrewsbury Public Library celebrates 10 years of expanded, renovated facility

SPLendid: Shrewsbury Public Library celebrates 10 years of expanded, renovated facility

At the start of the 21st century, the Shrewsbury Public Library (SPL) added to its collection. As technology evolved, people expected more services, and as the community grew, so too did the amount...

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A milestone for this Westborough standout! communityadvocate.com/news/s…
Senior captain Raegan Mullen leaves mark on Westborough field hockey, makes 300 career saves

Senior captain Raegan Mullen leaves mark on Westborough field hockey, makes 300 career saves

Even amid a difficult end-of-season stretch for Westborough field hockey that featured one win, no offensive goals in six consecutive games, and 20 to 25 shots against per contest, Westborough senior...

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After an idea to stop the cut-through was floated, more residents participated. All agreed the road is dangerous -- but what should be done? communityadvocate.com/news/c…
Cul-de-sacs? One-way road? Neighbors push for safety changes on Davis Street cut-through

Cul-de-sacs? One-way road? Neighbors push for safety changes on Davis Street cut-through

In September, Northborough’s Traffic Safety Committee discussed a resident’s request to split Davis Street – which connects Route 20 and West Main Street – into two cul-de-sacs, eliminating a popular...

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Marlborough's first female mayor has passed away 🙏 communityadvocate.com/obitua…
Nancy Stevens, 65, first female mayor of Marlborough

Nancy Stevens, 65, first female mayor of Marlborough

Nancy Stevens, 65, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

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A college commitment, major milestones, championship golf, and much more... communityadvocate.com/news/c…
Community Advocate Sports Roundup: This week's top performers, scores, highlights

Community Advocate Sports Roundup: This week's top performers, scores, highlights

It was a week of celebration in Shrewsbury. Sophomore Gabby Boyers hit the 500-kill milestone, senior captain Erin Boulay hit the 500-dig mark, and senior captain Peach Roadman marked her 500th...

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Do you know where to go when you enter Town Hall? If not, this tool can help communityadvocate.com/news/s…
Shrewsbury introduces new digital tool to help residents navigate Town Hall

Shrewsbury introduces new digital tool to help residents navigate Town Hall

When Tanner Walling joined the Shrewsbury Town Manager’s office as the town’s communications coordinator in 2025, he noticed that residents often became confused when entering Town Hall.

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Marlborough schools showing 'substantial progress,' according to state communityadvocate.com/educat…
DESE: Marlborough Public Schools has made ‘substantial progress’ reaching educational goals

DESE: Marlborough Public Schools has made ‘substantial progress’ reaching educational goals

On October 13, Marlborough Superintendent Jason DeFalco outlined the district’s accountability data before the School Committee. According to DeFalco, the district improved at an impressive rate, and...

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Congratulations, Anna! communityadvocate.com/hudson…
Hudson senior Anna Iacobucci caps incredible soccer career by hitting 100-point milestone

Hudson senior Anna Iacobucci caps incredible soccer career by hitting 100-point milestone

Every time she walked outside of her school’s gymnasium, the Hudson girls’ soccer senior captain encountered the “Wall of Fame,” which features the program’s records. When she got called up to the...

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Three vehicles involved, including an oil tanker. communityadvocate.com/news/o…
One pronounced dead after head-on crash on Route 20 in Shrewsbury

One pronounced dead after head-on crash on Route 20 in Shrewsbury

Responding officers discovered the operator of the Honda unresponsive with serious injuries and immediately began lifesaving measures. The operator of the Honda was transported to a local hospital,...

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Shrewsbury students sending more applications than ever communityadvocate.com/news/r…
Record number of college applications sent by Shrewsbury High School students in 2026

Record number of college applications sent by Shrewsbury High School students in 2026

Approximately 80 percent of Class of 2026 students went to a 4-year college (204 students went to public schools, while 188 went private) after graduation, while 15 percent enrolled in a 2-year...

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Algonquin goes one-two at championship! communityadvocate.com/news/a…
Algonquin’s Green and McManus atop the Mid-Wach after league championship cross-country meet

Algonquin’s Green and McManus atop the Mid-Wach after league championship cross-country meet

On October 24, the Algonquin senior co-captains finished first and second overall, with times of 15:55.9 and 16:01, respectively, at the Mid-Wach A cross-country championship meet at Ghiloni Park.

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Thank you, chief! communityadvocate.com/hudson…
‘I’m looking forward to this next chapter’: Hudson FD chief Desautels to retire in January

‘I’m looking forward to this next chapter’: Hudson FD chief Desautels to retire in January

Fire Chief Jamie Desautels will retire effective January 10 after about three years in Hudson and almost four decades in the firefighting profession. He is recommending that Deputy Chief Brian...

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