Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

It’s time for another open thread. What’s on your mind this week, Southborough?

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Curious
8 years ago

Hi Beth,

This weekend there are surveyors out working on Route 85. Any chance you could find out from the DPW what is going on? TIA

Curious

John Kendall
8 years ago
Reply to  Curious

They’ve actually been surveying the Cordaville area for a few weeks. I too am curious.

Curious
8 years ago
Reply to  Beth Melo

Precious few details given at the BOS meeting where Ms. Galligan informed the board of the project. Any notion of when residents will be given more information?

Curious
8 years ago
Reply to  Curious

Great. Thank you beth.

Kathryn K.
8 years ago

Anyone know any local teens who would like some $$$ work weeding, light yard work? I have about 10 hours of help needed here in Southboro. Could be spread over 2 or 3 days.

M
8 years ago
Reply to  Kathryn K.

Oh my, me too, for sure. I am always wondering if there are some industrious teens or perhaps someone else who needs a day or two of work. But how would we contact them and v.v.? If someone knows a contact or way to connect, maybe a church or youth group, please let us know. Again , this is a day or two of work for $$$, not volunteering.

Kathryn K
8 years ago
Reply to  Beth Melo

Thanks!

southsider
8 years ago

Beth,

When you reach DPW, maybe you can also ask when they plan on fixing the road as you turn onto Parkerville from Route 9 eastbound!
There’s a dangerous pothole right there that is coupled with an exposed corner of a storm drain. Making the turn either jeopardizes tires or forces the driver to swing very far into the oncoming lane of the Parkerville traffic that is trying to enter Route 9.

Brian
8 years ago

I see time and time again when people ask questions on this and other blogs about town matters.

Here is a novel idea southsider and others…pick up your phone and CALL YOURSELF!! I have done that many times, and always get an answer!

Or of you are too afraid to talk to an actual person (how many times do we call a company only to get an automated system and try our damnedest to talk to an actual person?), email them. The contact information (phone and email) for all town departments is listed on the town’s web site, or if it easier, I bet Beth can post the list on this site for you and everyone that wants Beth to do your dirty work! When did it become Beth’s responsibility to be the go between between residents and the DPW Superintendent or the Police Chief or the Town Plannner (the list can go on an on).

Pat D
8 years ago

Has anyone seen our family of swans lately? I saw one adult about 3-4 weeks ago but no sighting since then. Hope they are OK!

Matthew
8 years ago

Phonebooks.
I am wondering what the feeling is in town for the continued delivery of phone books door to door. I have been opting out of receiving them in every way available and yet they still continue to arrive on my step, in the yard, at the mailbox. Over the years I have only caught one driver in the act and confirmed that he did possess a list that showed my address should not get one but he also confirmed he never looks at it, easy just to toss them everywhere.

I think if the process of address removal worked then maybe I wouldn’t care. Anyone feel strongly one way or another?

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