This edition of the Marlborough News Brief for December 19, 2025 covers the biggest stories impacting the community this week. Our top story focuses on the conviction of a Westborough man in the murder of his mother, following an eleven-day trial in Middlesex Superior Court. We also take you inside Monday night’s City Council meeting, where councilors approved new funding for the Marlborough Public Library, advanced the Richer School building project, and addressed key person

Join host Ryan Malyar for an inspiring episode of Community Connections on WMCT-TV as he sits down with leaders and members from a local nonprofit organization that's been serving the Marlborough community for over 50 years. What You'll Learn: Discover how this remarkable organization supports adults struggling with mental health conditions through an innovative clubhouse model that goes far beyond traditional clinical care. Learn about their comprehensive approach to mental

In this episode of The Dish with Danielle, State Representative Danielle Gregoire visits the Marlborough Community Cupboard to highlight the vital work being done to support local families throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. Joined by Community Cupboard Director Barbara LaGrenade and Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais, Danielle takes viewers inside the pantry to learn how food assistance, holiday meal and toy programs, and a wide range of wraparound

The Marlborough Senior Center hosted a powerful community conversation about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, bringing together advocates, legislators, healthcare professionals, and families to discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer's care, treatment, and policy. Featured Speakers: Key Topics Covered: ✅ The Alzheimer's Act of 2025 (H4302) - groundbreaking legislation building on Massachusetts' 2018 landmark law ✅ New FDA-approved blood tests for early detection ✅ Disease-m

Join host Ryan Malyar for an inspiring conversation with Maura Buglione, Director of Development, and Dawn Gutro, Program Director, from Thom Child and Family Services as they discuss their vital early intervention program serving infants and toddlers in the Marlborough area. Discover how Thom Marlborough Area Early Intervention is making a difference: FREE developmental services for children birth to age 3 with delays or disabilities Family-centered, home-based support with

Join host Ryan Malyar and special co-host City Councilor Katie Robey as they welcome Alyssa Giaquinto from Giaquinto Wildlife Center and her amazing barn owl ambassador, Bella! In this episode, we explore the incredible work of this local Marlborough nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education. Alyssa shares her journey from police officer to licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and discusses: 🦉 The mission of Giaquinto Wildlife Center and how they

Community Connections: Marlborough Restaurant Week Special 🍽️ Join host Ryan Malyar on Community Connections as we dive into Marlborough's 4th Annual Restaurant Week! This episode brings together three passionate leaders in Marlborough's dining scene to celebrate what makes our city a true culinary destination. Featured Guests: 🍷 Lindsey Jaworek - Director of Business and Community Development, Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) 📧 Ljaworek@marlboroughedc.

It was a dark and gloomy day in Marlborough… The perfect setting for ghosts, goblins, and ghouls to take over Main Street for the 2025 Horribles Parade! Our own Sarah Childers-Rossi (aka Turtle) faced the frights head-on—interviewing monsters, collecting candy, and surviving the spooky spectacle that sent chills down Main Street! 🕷️🍬 Hit play… if you dare. And don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more hauntingly good local fun from WMCT-TV! #HorriblesParade #Mar

In this month’s episode of Veterans’ Voices, host Matty Sargent sits down with Capta Dr. Richard Martino, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.), to reflect on a remarkable life of service. They discuss his years as a Navy optometrist and medical administrator and his powerful experiences at Ground Zero after 9/11. Dr. Martino also shares stories from his decades as a fire chaplain, deacon, and community leader, offering insight into the importance of faith, resilience, and caring for tho

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