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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026

One Marlborough obituary was published this week: Seymour, Gerald "Gerry" N., 83, who died October 16, 2026. Seymour was a Marlborough native, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, and a longtime restaurateur; he was the devoted husband of Marlene (Bucknor) Seymour.

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Committee backs coffee shop permit

Urban Affairs Committee backs special permit for drive-thru coffee shop on Mount Royal Avenue. From our own coverage: Urban Affairs panel backs coffee shop permit.

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Early voting begins Saturday at City Hall

Early voting opens Saturday at Marlborough City Hall ahead of the Nov 3 election. From our own coverage: Early voting opens Saturday at City Hall.

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Sports

Marlborough Opens Youth Soccer and Basketball Registration

Marlborough's Recreation Department is registering youth players for fall soccer and basketball programs open to kids in grades PreK through 5. Youth soccer sign-ups run through October 20, with K-2 games set for 9 to 10 a.m. and grades 3-5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Marlborough School.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026

Two Marlborough obituaries were posted this week: Gauvin, Jude R., 77, and Nilson, Thelma A. (Gifford), 99. Both died October 6, 2026, with arrangements handled by William R. Short & Son Funeral Home in Marlborough; Nilson passed at Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fram…

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Drive-thru coffee chain eyes a spot

An Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain is eyeing a Marlborough location, MetroWest Daily News reports. Also in today's brief (10 items): Church hosts hunger relief fundraiser Sunday; City offices closed Monday for holiday; Ninja obstacle challenge marks Columbus Day; Library hosts En…

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City to outsource 911 dispatch to Holbrook

Marlborough will shift its police and fire dispatch operations to a regional center in Holbrook by 2028. Also in today's brief (13 items): City to outsource 911 dispatch to Holbrook; Services set for Scott Salvucci; AMSA girls junior varsity soccer faces Uxbridge; Uncommon Soul plays Fi…

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