The city’s upward economic momentum continued in 2017, with more than 40 companies moving to or expanding in Marlborough, bringing 450 new jobs.
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J.P. and Melynda Gallagher are brewing up something special for downtown. Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company is expected to open this summer in downtown. |
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The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation has faith that some suds could boost the city’s downtown, giving $25,000 to open a new microbrewery.
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A committee will soon begin studying potential sites for a new fire station on the westside. The city received $40,000 to fund the study from the developers of the Apex Center.
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The city continues to take steps to acquire more parking for the proposed renovation and expansion of the century-old library. |
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A developer’s plan to construct a retirement community on the site of the state’s oldest privately owned commercial airport will go back before the City Council this spring. |
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Arthur Vigeant announced what he called a “back-to-basics” approach as he was sworn in for a fourth consecutive term as mayor in Marlborough. |
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Veteran school administrator Michael Bergeron will take the reins of the district for retiring Superintendent Maureen Greulich at the end of the school year. |
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School leaders have outlined the timeline for the fiscal 2019 spending plan, which will go before the School Committee next month. |
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Former Marlborough High hockey star Bobby Butler will be going to the Winter Olympics next month as part of the U.S. men’s hockey team. |
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Marlborough's New England Sports Center, now the world's largest indoor ice skating facility at 306,830 SF, was featured on the cover of Rink Magazine. |
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Economic development is not a profession. It is a process, an amalgamation of various activities, which, together, focus on a singular goal: the betterment of a community. It's what we do. |
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Amazon’s second headquarters will not be coming to MetroWest, but local officials still hope the region will financially benefit if Boston is picked for HQ2. |
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Though the Apex Center will likely be one of the biggest projects in MetroWest in 2018, officials and developers have plenty of plans for the region. What else is on the docket? |
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“We don’t need to leave the city for anything we need, from entertainment to shopping to early childhood support,’’ Marlborough resident Amy Sinni tells Boston.com. |
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Marlborough is among 18 cities and towns across the state that got a chunk of $506,856 in grants for wildlife habitat improvement projects. |
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The Marlborough Fire Department was among 253 in the state awarded public fire education grants as part of the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program. |
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The Work Extension Program at Assabet Valley Tech has been helping local communities save money for years, while allowing students to get real-world experience on a job site. |
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16 Massachusetts high school teams, including Advanced Math & Science Academy, advanced from a pool of 99 schools to compete in the televised academic tournament. |
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Planet Fitness has opened at Marlborough’s Apex Center of New England, moving across the street from its old location and doubling its size in the process. |
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Half Axe is set to open soon in Marlborough's Apex Center. The new venue will be located in the Apex Entertainment building, giving easy access to a bar, bowling, and laser tag.
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Mindtrek VR, a virtual reality gaming company has opened the largest free-roaming virtual reality arena in the country at Marlborough's Apex Center. |
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Two office buildings in Marlborough, including the U.S. home of ReWalk Robotics, have been sold to Oxford-based Minardi Limited Partnership for more than $13 million. |
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Marlborough medical device maker Boston Scientific announced an agreement with Santa Rosa-based Millipede, Inc. to potentially acquire the California firm for $540 million.
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Boston Scientific has received regulatory approval for a new treatment for chronic pain without the use of opioids. The product is the first of its kind therapy approved by the FDA. |
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Marlborough drugmaker RXi Pharmaceuticals is shifting its business strategy from dermatology and ophthalmology to focus on the development of its immuno-oncology program.
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Marlborough drug maker RXi Pharmaceuticals has regained compliance with Nasdaq by having 10 straight days with a closing bid stock price of at least $1 per share. |
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CardioFocus, a Marlborough maker of medical devices to treat cardiac disorders like atrial fibrillation, plans to bring its products to the Japanese market. |
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
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.
How have we done so far? Send us your feedback!
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We are proud to share the results of our work over the past year. Presenting the MEDC 2017 Annual Report!
Read on! |
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Boston lured G.E. from Connecticut and many cities are still vying for Amazon’s HQ2.
But the City of Marlborough has a different idea when it comes to stimulating its local economy -- locally brewed beer.
Boston 25 News reports.
Watch now!
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Whitcomb Elementary School's robotics team beat out 22 middle school teams from across New England to win the regional VEX Robotics Competition last month. WMCT-TV joins the Whitcomb Robotics Club for a look behind the scenes.
Watch now!
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Got need for speed? The indoor go-kart race track is now open at Apex Entertainment and we just had to take a test drive.
Watch now!
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February 3rd @ 10am
The Coffee Loft
406 Lincoln Street
The Coffee Loft in Marlborough is re-opening this weekend! Art, music, food and coffee.
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February 9th - 11th
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
Get a wide range of home improvement ideas: from flooring to windows to siding, and more!
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February 17th - 18th
Marlborough Moose
Family Center
67 Fitchburg Street
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.
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February 22nd - 25th
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
From competitive gaming to casual fun, New England's largest game convention has it all! Join the crew for some of the region's best board, role-playing and miniature gaming.
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February 24th - 25th
Royal Plaza 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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March 3rd @ 11am
Special Olympics MA
512 Forest Street
Are you brrrrrave enough to take the plunge? Join our local law enforcement to help fund the next generation of Special Olympics athletes.
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