"Our little town of Northborough took second place," said Town Administrator John Coderre.
Next year, he joked that "we'd do better."
Northborough is recognized with an award certificate for placing among the top three municipalities in its category (of populations more than 12,500) for the MMA's Annual Town Report contest.
In a letter from the MMA (Massachusetts Municipal Association) to the Board of Selectmen, it says, "Town reports serve to ommunicate important information to town residents and to promote an understanding of and involvement in local government. The MMA applauds your efforts in making this publication an effective tool for your community."
The certificates will be presented at a ceremony at the Boston Sheraton Hotel on Jan. 26.
In it category, Arlington came in first, followed by Northborough, with Wilmington in third place.