Marlborough City Council moved forward on regional police and fire dispatch service with Holbrook. From our own coverage: Council enters regional dispatch agreement with Holbrook. Also in today's brief (2 items): Mastersingers names new assistant director.
The Lake Williams Boardwalk will close to walkers starting Monday, November 2, with Sunday, November 1 serving as the final day to use it, the city announced.
One Marlborough obituary was published this week: Seymour, Gerald "Gerry" N., 83, who died October 16, 2026. Seymour was a Marlborough native, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, and a longtime restaurateur; he was the devoted husband of Marlene (Bucknor) Seymour.
Urban Affairs Committee backs special permit for drive-thru coffee shop on Mount Royal Avenue. From our own coverage: Urban Affairs panel backs coffee shop permit.