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Andrew Dowd named Clerk of the Year
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Vol. 51 | No. 27 | July 4, 2025
Thrive and Main Street Bank partner to bring prom to everyone
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Andrew Dowd with his family after being named the 2025 Clerk of the Year. (Photo/Courtesy)
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By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter NORTHBOROUGH – Town Clerk Andrew Dowd was named the 2025 Town Clerk of the Year by the Massachusetts Town Clerk Association (MTCA). “It’s always nice to be recognized,” said Dowd, who has served as Northborough’s Town Clerk for 21 years. In Dowd | 7
Shrewsbury may explore change in government By Evan Walsh Managing Editor SHREWSBURY – Should Shrewsbury change its form of government? A new committee may research that question. On June 24, the Select Board reviewed the charge for the Government Study Committee, a group that may conduct a comprehensive review of Shrewsbury’s government structure Committee | 7
Prom-goers walked the red carpet. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor REGION – Before these VIPs could hit the dance floor, they strolled down the red carpet, past the paparazzi, and into the luxurious DCU Club at Polar Park. With everyone dressed to the nines, this would be an afternoon to remember. On June 12, hundreds arrived to the ballpark in style for the fourth annual Prom for All Ages, an event meant to celebrate youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event was held by Thrive Support and Advocacy, a nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities “create lives filled with happiness, meaning, and pride.” Over the course of three hours, attendees were treated like celebrities. Aside from walking the red carpet — and past the media, ready for photos and interviews — the prom-goers enjoyed
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a sit-down meal, the services of a caricature artist, and, of course, the dance floor. For some, this was their first prom experience. Main Street Bank, one of Marlborough’s preeminent financial institutions, was happy to see the memories being made. To support the event, Main Street Bank generously donated $10,000, sponsoring an evening that brought joy to hundreds of locals. “We heard that Thrive was really trying to find sponsors to ensure the event would be affordable and memorable for all promgoers, and we stepped up to fill that need. As a community bank, we strongly believe that we can do more together when we support one another. … It wasn’t a tough decision to support this keystone event, given our history, shared values, and positive impact on the community,” said Jamie Conaghan, Main Street Bank’s senior vice Prom | 4
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