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Raytheon's Marlborough Radar Contract Could Grow to $3.4 Billion

Raytheon's Marlborough-based SPY-6 radar contract could grow to $3.4 billion after a $1.8 billion Navy modification, InsideDefense.com reports. A Marlborough entrepreneur also opened a second local business this week, Marlborough Patch reports, while the city's Retirement Board is sched…

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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…

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Government · City Council

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $160.5 MILLION SCHOOL BOND

Marlborough City Council approves $166.8 million in capital projects. The Council unanimously voted to appropriate $160.5 million for a new K-5 elementary school at 80 Foley Road to accommodate approximately 950 students and $6.3 million for stormwater infrastructure improvements. Chair Michael H.

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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,…

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Government · Board of Health

Marlborough Board approves regulations governing bodywork practice

Marlborough Board of Health unanimously approves new regulations governing the practice of bodywork. The Board approved licensing rules imposing annual permit fees of $300 for establishments and $200 for individual practitioners. Chair Joseph Tennyson, MD, noted the revision from a 2019 proposal

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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…

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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 …

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