Marlborough Taps New Assistant Fire Chief Of Operations
Battalion Chief Michael Peckham has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, Mayor J. Christian Dumais announced, filling the position formerly held by Chief Gogan. Meanwhile, UMass Memorial's Marlborough hospital campus received a $125,000 gift to support an emergency department expansion, and a city councilor is pushing to study geothermal energy for municipal buildings.
TOWN HALL
Mayor Dumais announced the promotion of Battalion Chief Michael Peckham to Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, a move that fills the vacancy left by former Chief Gogan. The city's News Flash also confirmed the earlier announcement that Coastal Medical Transportation Systems will become Marlborough's new provider of emergency ambulance services, under a press release from the Mayor's office.
The city also posted updated Fiscal Year 2026 water and sewer rates and a legal notice regarding the Marlborough-Comcast license renewal, both routine administrative matters residents can review on the city website.
SCHOOLS
Marlborough Public Schools is directing families toward registration for the 2026-2027 school year, with required forms and documentation now posted on the district site. The district's site also continues to promote 2026 Summer Programs and updates on the Richer Building Project as summer construction work continues ahead of the fall semester.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Marlborough MA taps Michael Peckham for assistant fire chief" — Peckham, a 35-year veteran of the department, will oversee training, compliance, and daily operations across the city's three fire stations, according to MetroWest Daily News, a promotion also covered in today's City Hall News Flash.
"Hospital Campus In Marlborough Gets $125K To Support ER Expansion" — A gift to UMass Memorial's Marlborough campus will help fund a renovation nearly doubling patient rooms and adding trauma treatment space, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/hospital-campus-marlborough-gets-125k-support-er-expansion).
"Marlborough MA wants to explore geothermal energy. What happens next" — City Councilor David Doucette is studying a geothermal network, potentially starting with a wastewater-based pilot near Countryside Village, to cut fossil fuel reliance before state and federal incentives expire, according to MetroWest Daily News (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/07/28/marlborough-ma-city-councilor-david-doucette-seeks-to-bring-geothermal-energy-to-city/90714815007/).
"Discount Retailer Coming To Marlborough" — A new discount retail and liquidation store, Urban Supply Plus, is set to open at Solomon Pond Mall, according to Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/discount-retailer-coming-marlborough).
"Popular Marlborough Restaurant Celebrates 1 Year Of Success" — A downtown eatery known for pizza and ice cream is marking its first anniversary with a celebration this weekend, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/popular-marlborough-restaurant-celebrates-1-year-success).
"Marlborough Lions Club Donates $1K To United Way School Supply Program" — The Lions Club gave $1,000 to help stock backpacks with grade-appropriate school supplies for local K-12 students, according to Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough/marlborough-lions-club-donates-1k-united-way-school-supply-program).
"Longtime Restaurant Chain Closes Central MA Location, Leaves 3 Left In The State" — A casual dining chain closed its location at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, narrowing its remaining Massachusetts footprint, per Worcester Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
"Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely In MA" — State health officials are tracking a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak and urging Massachusetts diners, including in Marlborough, to take precautions when ordering fast food, according to Across Massachusetts Patch.
"Boston Scientific plans job cuts in global restructuring" — Boston Scientific, headquartered in Marlborough, is undergoing a corporate restructuring that includes job cuts, according to Modern Healthcare (read it at https://www.modernhealthcare.com/medical-devices/mh-boston-scientific-restructuring-layoffs-job-cuts/).
COMING UP
The library's summer slate continues this week with English Conversation Circle and Together Time on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m., Animal Adventures at 11 a.m., and Planter People at 1 p.m., all at Marlborough Public Library. A Preschool Storytime & Craft is set for Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. Apex Center hosts "Postcards from Heaven" on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m., limited to 155 attendees, per Marlborough Patch's event calendar.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.