Officials: Give Harvey's Private Access to Mass Pike

The idea was generated to alleviate traffic issues at the Routes 495/90/9 interchanges.

  There are certain givens when it comes to the Westborough rotary: confused out-of-town drivers, Phil’s Barbershop and a passing Harvey’s truck. But a new proposal may take one of those constants away. At its March 27 meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted to send a letter to Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary Richard Davey in support of allowing trucks from Harvey’s to access the Mass Pike from Route 135 near the Hopkinton border. Allowing the access will significantly reduce the number of trucks going through the downtown areas of both Westborough and Hopkinton, Town Manager Jim Malloy explained. The idea is not new, but it has gained momentum in light of a recent focus on congestion at the Routes 495/90/9 …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 14

Time to count the swans a-swimming and turtle doves.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. Today begins the Christmas Bird Count, an annual event which will continue through Jan. 5. Tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas use binoculars, bird guides and checklists to collect bird data. The Audubon Society and other organizations use the data to assess the health of bird populations. For more information, visit www.audubon.org/bird/cbc. 2. The Westborough Recreation Department is taking registrations for winter programs. New programs include FitStudio28, Yoga, Pickleball, High School Fitness, Basketball Speed & Agility and Engineering with Legos. There are …

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Holidays 2011

5 Gift Ideas for Westborough Fans

Local shops offer Westborough wares for under the tree.

  We went shopping for gift ideas for the Westborough fan on your list. Here are 5 of our favorite finds. 1. Westborough bear. We found this fuzzy friend at Tatuck Bookseller. A great gift for the younger crowd, especially kids who are new to town. $19.00. 2. Westborough plaque. A pretty addition for the mantle or as a door topper, these Westborough plaques come in a variety of colors. We found these at Harvey’s Farm and Country Store. $29.00. 3. Westborough hat. Your cap collection is not complete until you are sporting the name of your hometown. Adjustable Westborough baseball caps were spotted at Tatnuck Bookseller.  $11.99. 4. Westborough jams and jellies. Fresh jams and jellies in an assortment of flavors and sizes line the back …

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Fuel Leak Forces Glen Street to Close

EL Harvey truck leaks hydraulic fluid on its maiden voyage.

At about 10:30 a.m., an EL Harvey & Sons vehicle on its first trip through town leaked hydraulic fluid on Glen Street in Grafton and Westborough, forcing the street to be closed for clean-up. The vehicle was on its “maiden voyage,’’ Grafton Fire Chief Michael Gauthier said. “It only had about 600 miles on it.’’ EL Harvey & Sons handles the town's trash collection. The spill began near 21 Glen St. in Grafton and continued into Westborough over the town line. Because a portion of the spill happened in Westborough, Westborough Fire Department responded to the scene as well. The exact amount of fluid released in the spill was not immediately known. Regulations require environmental officials to be notified when more than 10 gallons are spilled…

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