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07/28/2025

July 28, 2025 - Closure of Lake Chauncy Due to Cyanobacteria Effective Immediately - Until Further Notice

Notice from Jennifer Sullivan, Public Health Director Town of Westborough:

The Public Health Department has temporarily closed Lake Chauncy to the public due to the presence of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in the water. This closure is effective immediately and applies to all waterrelated activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, and any other form of direct contact with the water.

Cyanobacteria can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to both humans and animals. Exposure may occur through skin contact, accidental ingestion, or inhalation, and can result in symptoms such as skin and eye irritation, gastrointestinal illness, respiratory distress, and, in some cases, more severe or life-threatening effects. Animals are also highly susceptible to these toxins. Pets and wildlife that drink from or swim in contaminated water may become seriously ill or die. It is extremely important to keep all pets away from the lake and shoreline during this time.

The Town is monitoring the situation closely and will reopen Lake Chauncy once it has been determined that water quality conditions are safe for public and animal use.

Residents and visitors are urged to avoid all contact with the water until further notice. For additional information, please contact the Westborough Board of Health at (508) 366-3045.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to protect the health and safety of the community.

Jennifer Sullivan
Public Health Director

07/25/2025

Public Access Media: Building Stronger Communities

For decades public access media stations have proudly served their communities as a beacon of hyper-local news made by residents for residents. Funded through revenue from cable companies, these access centers have often been forced to do more with less as income declines with the shift from cable to streaming. In order to secure our future, Mass Access is urging MA residents support Bill S.2556, H.91, H.106 - An Act to modernize funding for community media programming.

Donate to Mass Access' lobbying campaign: https://givebutter.com/MassAccess2025

Featured Speakers:
David Gauthier: Executive Director of WinCam & President of Mass Access
Nancy Albertson: Executive Director of Billerica Access TV
Elizabeth Shanahan-Jewett: Executive Director of The Local Seen
Karen Henderson: General Manager of Westborough TV

Featured Stations:
WMCT-TV (Marlborough), Focus Springfield, Westborough TV, Westwood Media Center, Milton Access TV, NewTV (Newton), Boston Neighborhood Network, Nantucket Community TV, LexMedia (Lexington), Wilmington Community TV, The Local Seen (Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, Duxbury), Lynn Community TV, Northampton Open Media, Minuteman Media (Concord, Carlisle)

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For decades public access media stations have proudly served their communities as a beacon of hyper-local news made by residents for residents. Funded throug...

07/24/2025

That’s a Wrap on Week 2 of Westborough TV’s “Lights, Camera, Action!” Video Camp - another fantastic week of creativity and fun! During Week 2, campers dove into the fundamentals of professional filming and editing. They collaborated to write, shoot, and direct their very own fake news show, “Snoozecast,” complete with imaginative (and sometimes wild!) commercials and “Day in the Life” video shorts. The week was packed with hands-on learning, including in-studio lessons, storyboarding, scripting, professional camera work, and even teleprompter practice. We truly enjoyed working with this group and are excited for everyone to see the entertaining videos they produced!

Well, Westborough TV's "Lights, Camera, Action!" Video Camp wrapped up another fantastic week of creativity and fun! During Week 2, campers dove into the fundam

07/22/2025

Tune in to Westborough TV tonight, Wed July 22 at 6pm, for the Select Board Meeting with closed captioning provided by the Westborough Civic Club. Watch LIVE on Verizon 28, Charter 192, and on YouTube below. There's a lot up for discussion - check out the Agenda from the town website: https://ma-westborough.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222025-1960

The Westborough Select Board meets in Town Hall on Tuesday, 7/22/25 at 6pm. The agenda is available on the Town's website here:https://ma-westborough.civicpl...

07/21/2025

"Fill a Truck" food drive event supporting the Westborough Food Pantry. 9am-1pm Saturday, July 26 at Roche Bros!

07/03/2025

🚨 Reminder for Westborough Residents: NEW Dump Stickers Required! 🚨

Today is Wednesday, July 3rd, and it's the LAST DAY before the long weekend to get your 2025 Transfer Station sticker at Town Hall! Starting now, a NEW sticker is required to access the dump.

🛑 No valid sticker = no entry to the Transfer Station for trash or recycling. NO EXCEPTIONS MADE!

🪪 What You Need to Know:

Stickers Available at Town Hall, Board of Health Office (2nd Floor) — open until 4:30 PM today.

Cost: $40 per vehicle, $25 for seniors (65+).

Bring your photo ID and a copy of your vehicle registration for the vehicle you want the permit for. The cost of the permit is $40 (or $25 if you are 65 years of age or older) Cash or check only in the office

🕒 Transfer Station Hours:

Closed 4th of July
Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm
The facility is closed on Sunday

📞 Questions? Call the Board of Health at 508-366-3045 or visit westboroughma.gov

✅ Get your sticker TODAY and be ready for the weekend!

06/30/2025

Westborough’s Annual Block Party | June 27, 2025

The Town of Westborough held their annual block party on June 27, 2025 at Baystate Commons. The event featured live music, great food, and plenty of fun activit

06/27/2025

Dan Gable & His Orchestra | Willows Summer Concert Series | June 25, 2025

On June 25, 2025, Dan Gable and His Orchestra performed at the Willows as a part of their summer concert series.

06/27/2025

We're thrilled to announce that Westborough TV has won the 2025 Hometown Media Award for "Overall Excellence in Public Access"! This national award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation is a huge honor and truly reflects our entire team's dedication, along with the incredible support from our board, volunteers, and the entire Westborough community.

Our mission at WTV is to produce transparent, inclusive, and high-quality multimedia content that amplifies local voices, brings community stories to life, and connects Westborough residents, businesses, and civic life. This award inspires us even more to continue delivering excellent videos, podcasts, and all forms of multimedia, both on air and online.

Some of the crew from Westborough TV - Karen Henderson, Aidan Horrigan, Tim Schwab - were joined by Steve Hart to proudly accept the award in Boston on Wednesday evening. Thank you for your continued support!

06/27/2025

That's a Wrap on Week 1 of the best summer video camp around - "Lights! Camera! Action!" The Westborough TV Crew had a great time with this group of campers as they worked together to write, shoot, and direct a fake news segment they called: "Snooze-cast" - complete with their own creative commercials and "Day in the Life” video shorts. They got hands-on lessons in-studio, worked on storyboarding and scripting, did some filming with professional cameras, and worked with the teleprompter. Enjoy!

Cut! Cut! Cut! That's a Wrap on WTV's 2025 Summer Video Camp - Week 1! Week 1 of the best summer video camp around - "Lights! Camera! Action!" - is in the books

06/27/2025

Interboro Community Band | Willows Summer Concert Series | June 18, 2025

On June 18, 2025, The Interboro Community Band performed at the Willows Retirement Community as a part of their summer concert series.

06/26/2025

Westborough Pollinator Garden Project | June 18, 2025

Over the course of the year, Maahi & Mihika Srivastava have been hard at work with their Gibbons and WHS peers to expand Westborough's local pollinator populations. Learn about the project and the people who made it possible in this short video.

Over the course of the year, Maahi & Mihika Srivastava have been hard at work with their Gibbons and WHS peers to expand Westborough's local pollinator popul...