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Peckham Named Marlborough's New Assistant Fire Chief

Mayor J. Christian Dumais named Battalion Chief Michael Peckham as Marlborough's new assistant fire chief of operations this week. Peckham fills the post vacated by former Chief Gogan, a move Marlborough Patch also covered. The mayor's office separately announced Coastal Medical Transpo…

City Council Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM · 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 140 Main St, Marlborough, MA 01752

Marlborough's Finance Committee approved a restructuring of the Recreation Department, creating a new recreation coordinator position.

Marlborough's Finance Committee voted 5-0 on July 13 to approve a restructured Recreation Department staffing plan, creating a new Recreation Coordinator position and reinstating an assistant recreation director role. The changes, worked out with the Recreation Director, Human Resources…

Obituary Notices Week of July 13 Through July 19 2026

One Marlborough obituary was recorded this week: Erickson, Ronald J., 58, of Marlborough, who died July 16, 2026. The notice was posted through Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson, as listed on Echovita; the source listing did not include further biographical detail, family information,

Hudson Pet Groomer Set to Open Marlborough Location

A Hudson pet-grooming business is preparing to open a new location in Marlborough. Ruby's Grooming, which currently operates in Hudson, is expanding into the city, according to "Dog Grooming Salon Coming Soon To Marlborough," reported by Marlborough Patch. The City Council's Climate Res…

Marlborough Personnel Committee Approves ZBA Alternate and New City Collector

Marlborough Personnel Committee unanimously approves two city appointments.

State confirms West Nile virus in Marlborough mosquito samples

State health officials have confirmed West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Marlborough, the city's Board of Health announced. The board is urging residents to reduce standing water, wear protective clothing, and use insect repellent, particularly at dawn and dusk when mosquito act…

City Council Finance Committee Meeting

Monday, July 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM · City Hall - City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Marlborough, MA 01752

Marlborough Finance Committee Clears $166.8 Million in School and Stormwater Bonds

Marlborough Finance Committee unanimously approves $166.8 million in bonds for a new elementary school and stormwater infrastructure.

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