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Vol. 48 | No. 36 | September 9, 2022
Fales Elementary kicks off first full school year in new building
BJ’s redevelopment project green lit by Westborough Planning Board
By Caroline Gordon Reporter
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WESTBOROUGH - Students and teachers rushed into Fales Elementary School last Wednesday to begin their first full school year in the new building. Principal Maryann Stannard said, “We started the [2021-2022 school] year in the original Fales building. Then, we packed up and moved over the course of a couple of days, then we had our first day [in the new Fales school] on Nov. 15 and had the rest of the year here.” Over the summer, the construction of the front entrance of the school was completed and ready for buses to arrive for the first day, Stannard said. The night before the first day of school, Fales staff hosted “Open Door Day,” which is an opportunity for students and their families to explore the building prior
BJs headquarters will soon be redeveloped.
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - Plans to redevelop the soon-to-be former BJ’s headquarters in Westborough were unanimously approved by the Planning Board on Aug. 30. The developers plan on developing the property into an innovation campus. “Welcome to town,” said Chair Mark Silverberg following the Planning Board’s BJs | 14
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Third grade students were eager to get the new school year underway
Ryan Newell named Southborough Police Chief By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
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SOUTHBOROUGH - The Southborough Police Department has a new chief. After serving as acting chief for several month, Ryan Newell was appointed chief by the Select Board on Aug. 30. The Select Board interviewed both
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Ryan Newell stands in front of the Southborough Police Department
Newell and Sgt. Sean McCarthy on Aug. 29. “I’m ready for this position. I’m ready for this role. I’ve already been doing this job since February. I’ve been establishing great relationships with other department heads,” Newell said during his interview. Police Chief | 10
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