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MARLBOROUGH CITY HAPPENINGS - DECEMBER 2017
When Robert Walker started dreaming about developing a vacant 60-acre property along Rte. 20 in Marlborough, he knew he wanted to lure a high-end hotel.
Situated at the heart of New England, directly accessible by a number of interstate highways, Marlborough is considered a premiere business location and a regional biotech hub.
Since Marlborough has become home to large company offices, MEDC director Meredith Harris has worked to offer more amenities to turn local employees into residents.
City officials have agreed to buy a second Witherbee Street home that will be knocked down to make way for more parking if Marlborough renovates and expands the library.
Arthur Vigeant will be sworn in as Marlborough’s mayor for a fourth time during inauguration exercises next week.Vigeant has been the city's mayor for the past six years.
Gov. Charlie Baker awarded $20 million in grants to 26 projects, including one at UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital, that will develop the state’s energy storage market.
The Foundation for MetroWest has awarded grants to two Marlborough-based nonprofits, Thrive Support & Advocacy and National Alliance on Mental Illness of MetroWest.
Assabet Valley is one of 10 Massachusetts schools, where adults can now take classes in manufacturing and be eligible for financial aid and job placement support.
Superintendent Maureen Greulich is retiring at the end of the school year, after a 25-year career in various roles in the district.
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School's football team took home its first Large School Vocational championship since 2006.
Marlborough has its finger firmly on the pulse of sports tournaments. Offering seven state-of-the-art venues, the Crossroads of New England is used to hosting major events.
Virtual reality gaming company, MindTrek, has opened its second Massachusetts location in the new Apex Center of New England in Marlborough.
Dartmouth Property Management, a division of The Dartmouth Co., will provide property management services to two developments in Marlborough.
Wind River Environmental of Marlborough has acquired Jim LeBoeuf Septic Service of Hyannis, allowing it to increase its service delivery capabilities in Massachusetts.
Marlborough-based Boston Scientific and TJX Companies are among the Boston area's 15 best places to work, according to USA Today.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved a new brain-stimulation Parkinson's disease implant from Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific.
Sunovion Pharmaceutics of Marlborough has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a new drug treating COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Marlborough drugmaker RXi Pharmaceuticals announced a collaborative research agreement with Denmark's Herlev Hospital to evaluate the company's cancer treatment drugs.
Marlborough medical device maker Hologic has signed a development and distribution agreement with a Canadian ultrasound company for a wireless, handheld scanner.
As new research expands stem cell use, the Marlborough-based New England Cord Blood Bank has provided access to those who wish to cryogenically preserve those cells.
Marlborough-based RXi Pharmaceuticals announced positive results from a clinical trial of its compound designed to reduce hypertrophic scarring after surgery and injury.
RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp., a Marlborough clinical-stage company, has entered into a research collaboration with a German biotechnology company.
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Under Mayor Arthur Vigeant's leadership, the City Council and MEDC have been working together to foster economic development, job growth, and community revitalization in the City of Marlborough.

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MEDC Economic Development Toolbox

January 1st @ 10am
War Memorial Auditorium
1 Lt. Charles W.
Whitcomb School
25 Union Street

The Marlborough community is cordially invited to attend the Eightieth Inaugural Exercises. Welcome Mayor Arthur G. Vigeant back, as well as the elected council and school committee.


January 5th - 7th
Best Western Royal Plaza
181 Boston Post Road West

Don’t miss your chance to save big! Browse through a large selection of hot tubs and swim spas from major brands at huge discounts. Admission is free.


January 8th
Place Your Tree on the Curb

The special curbside collection for Christmas trees will begin on Monday, January 8th and continue through Friday, January 19th. Please place your trees out at the curbside on January 8th.


January 19th - 21st
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

You've found the cure for your New England cabin fever! Check out this three-day event for all things fly fishing.


February 9th - 11th
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

Get a wide range of home improvement ideas: from flooring to windows to siding, and much, much more!


February 17th - 18th
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

Join over 250 of our region's agri-business, homestead & organic living movers and shakers and small farm producers for a weekend of interactive learning, engagement and commerce.


February 24th - 25th
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

Introducing the biking community's newest show concept. Low ticket prices, free parking and a building full of great motorcycles, vendors and fellow bike enthusiasts.

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