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Vol. 51 | No. 23 | June 6, 2025
G R A D U AT I O N E D I T I ON Westborough Public Library unveils new space
Celebrating 2025 seniors
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
Rain? Wind? It didn’t seem to bother the Westborough High School Class of 2025. About 320 individuals received their diplomas at graduation last week. On Page 12, read about how the students were honored.
WESTBOROUGH – Staff at the Westborough Public Library welcomed patrons to its temporary location at the Community Center on Union Street on June 2. Library Director Kate Coraccio told members of the Library Building Committee on May 27 that the move from the West Main Street space was completed on May 23, and staff members were organizing the new space for patrons. “A lot of patrons are already stopping by,” she said. The library occupies the entire first floor of the former Steinmart site. New books, periodicals, and the main circulation desk are toward the main entrance. The teen area, children’s area,
Westborough
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor SHREWSBURY – A Select Board vote may change how much residents pay for pay-as-you-throw bags. On May 27, the Select Board heard proposed changes to Shrewsbury’s payas-you-throw rates, where residents purchase baby-blue trash bags to pay for their garbage disposal. Over the years, the program has reduced percapita waste disposal, and ensured residents pay for trash disposal equitably and fairly. The program includes over 10,750 households and over 741,000 bags, according to the town. Fees for the program may be increasing in the future, however. According to Town Manager Kevin Mizikar, in fiscal year 2026 (starting July 1, 2025), the town is hoping to raise the price for small bags from $1.10 to $1.25, or 13 percent. For large bags, the price may be raised from $2.25 to $2.54. Trash bags | 5
Westborough | 6 After election win, Rea looks ahead to Select Board
northborough | 10
Shrewsbury
Former dispensary site to become health agency
Over 400 students crossed the stage at Shrewsbury High School last week, officially becoming graduates. In what was the class’s last time together, several students addressed the crowd. Read more about the Shrewsbury graduation on Page 13.
Library | 5
Shrewsbury PAYT bags may have price increased
In search of kidney, community to hold event
grafton | 18 Grafton lacrosse sharp in playoffs
Algonquin What better way to celebrate graduating than tossing your cap? Algonquin Regional’s Class of 2025 graduated last week. Read more about the ceremony on Page 14.
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Grafton These Gators are now graduates! The Grafton community gathered at the Hanover Theatre to celebrate the school’s Class of 2025. Read about the ceremony on Page 16.