MARLBOROUGH — Former Mayor Nancy Stevens, the first woman elected to lead the city, has died.
According to a statement from Marlborough’s current Mayor J. Christian Dumais, Stevens served three consecutive terms as mayor from 2006 to 2012. She began her public service on the School Committee, serving from 2000 to 2003, before becoming a city councilor-at-large for the 2004–2005 term.
“Mayor Stevens’ impact on the City of Marlborough is still felt today. During her tenure, she prioritized strengthening the city’s infrastructure,” Mayor Dumais said. “Her administration secured more than 10 million dollars in grants and the bonding for both the Westerly and Easterly Wastewater Treatment Facilities —an achievement that continues to benefit our community.”
Stevens’ obituary states that she passed away at the age of 65 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Stevens was also a founding member of the Marlborough 2010 Corporation. Under her leadership, special legislation was crafted and passed to dedicate the city’s hotel tax to economic development, laying the foundation for what is now the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, Mayor Dumais said.
“Without her vision, determination, and leadership, Marlborough would not have the infrastructure to support the growth and economic development we see today,” Mayor Dumais said. “As mayor, it is often said that infrastructure does not make for glamorous legacy work, but I am deeply grateful that she possessed the foresight to invest in the essential systems that ensure a stronger tomorrow.”
Visiting hours for Stevens were held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant Street, Marlborough.
