Marlborough splash pads reopen for summer as state budget eyes food-access boost

MARLBOROUGH — The city's splash pads are back in service for the summer and a Marlborough food-access program is in line for new state funding, according to local coverage Tuesday. No fresh items moved on the city's News Flash or through the public schools in the past 24 hours.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Marlborough Splash Pads Officially Open For Summer Season" — The city's splash pads are running daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the season, per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

"Marlborough Food Access Program Gets Boost In State Budget" — A local food-access initiative would receive additional support under the Massachusetts Senate's $63.37 billion fiscal 2027 budget, according to Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

"Marlborough Fire Calls Rise As Firefighters Press Staffing Concerns" — Call volume so far this year is running ahead of the same point in 2025, and the firefighters' union is using the trend to renew its push on staffing levels, per Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

"Marlborough Student Turns Family Loss Into Nursing Path" — A Marlborough resident studying at Endicott College is pointing toward a nursing career, drawing on family history and clinical experience, according to Marlborough Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough)

COMING UP • Wednesday, June 3 — Saint Bridget School Spring Open House (listed on the Marlborough Patch community calendar).