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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…

Marlborough Superintendent Earns Statewide Leadership Award

Marlborough's schools chief earned a statewide leadership honor as the district opened registration for next year. Superintendent Dr. Jason DeFalco was recognized by the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents for his leadership and service to public education, according to …

Board Of Health Confirms West Nile Virus In Marlborough Mosquitoes

Marlborough's Board of Health confirmed West Nile virus in local mosquito samples Wednesday, urging resident precautions. The city agency issued the public notice after the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported detecting the virus in mosquitoes collected within Marlborough,…

Marlborough Names New Emergency Ambulance Provider

Marlborough has selected a new provider for its emergency ambulance services, Mayor J. Christian Dumais announced this week. Coastal Medical Transportation Systems will now handle emergency medical transport duties for the city, according to the mayor's office. Separately, Marlborough P…

Marlborough Man Faces Superior Court Arraignment in Construction Site Stabbing

A Marlborough man faces a Middlesex Superior Court arraignment Tuesday in a construction site stabbing case. Jose Vicente, 46, was indicted by a grand jury, MetroWest Daily News reports, moving the matter to the higher court. Separately, Marlborough Patch reported that local fire crews …

West Nile Virus Detected In Marlborough Mosquitoes, Health Officials Warn

Marlborough health officials warn West Nile virus has been found in local mosquitoes over the holiday weekend. The Board of Health said in a notice posted this week that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed the virus in mosquito samples collected in the city, and urge…

Marlborough names Coastal Medical Transportation Systems its new ambulance provider

Marlborough has a new emergency ambulance provider as the city heads into the July 4th holiday weekend. Mayor J. Christian Dumais announced that Coastal Medical Transportation Systems will take over emergency ambulance services for the city, a contract change that takes effect this week…

Marlborough Opens Cooling Sites, Names New Ambulance Provider on Same Day

Marlborough activates cooling locations and launches a new ambulance contract as extreme heat arrives. With a statewide Extreme Heat Watch pushing heat-index readings above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, the city opened cooling sites across Marlborough — timing that coincides with Mayor J. Chr…

Cindy Albert Installed as Rotary Club of Marlborough's Next President

Marlborough enters the July Fourth holiday week on a quiet note, with the Rotary Club leadership handoff as the day's lone local development. Cindy Albert was installed as the next president of the Rotary Club of Marlborough, per a Marlborough Patch report published June 29. City Hall a…

Marlborough youth basketball and soccer registrations are open for the coming season through the Town Recreation Department.

Marlborough Recreation Sports has opened registration for youth basketball and soccer for players in grades Pre-K through 5, with all games held at Marlborough Elementary School at 41 Fitch Court. Families can register online by completing a player form, signing a waiver, and choosing a shirt size;

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