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Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts

February 1, 2012 10:56:06 AM
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Southborough’s public safety chiefs went before the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee last night to make the case for a level-service budget for next year. Both Interim Fire Chief Michael Dunne and Police Chief Jane Moran said proposed cuts would harm their already understaffed departments.

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Residents say town manager legislation goes too far

January 31, 2012 11:44:22 AM
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There were no fireworks at last night’s well-attended public meeting to discuss the pros and cons of moving to a town manager form of government – just plenty of thoughtful discussion. I was impressed all around.

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Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting

January 30, 2012 12:15:21 PM

The Metrowest Daily News predicts a lively debate at tonight’s public meeting to discuss whether Southborough should move to a town manager form of government. If the comments on this blog are any indication, there’s a pretty good chance they’ll be right.

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Southborough Youth & Family Services thanks residents for their holiday generosity

January 25, 2012 04:21:31 PM

Each year Southborough Youth & Family Services organizes a gift card drive to make the holidays a bit brighter for local families who are having a tough time, and as they have in the past, Southborough residents stepped up to donate to the cause.

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Selectman tells departments they need to justify budget increases

January 25, 2012 11:39:37 AM

The Board of Selectmen, in a joint meeting with the Advisory committee last night, got a look at the latest round of town budgets, and both groups agreed there was more work to be done.

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Selectmen meeting to be televised live tonight (with POLL)

January 24, 2012 09:30:20 AM
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I’ve long thought Board of Selectmen meetings would be more fun with a glass of wine in hand, and now those of you at home this evening will be able to put my theory to the test. Starting tonight, Board of Selectmen meetings will be broadcast live on public access television.

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The week in government (1/23/12 – 1/27/12)

January 23, 2012 07:13:24 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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Get involved: How to run for office in Southborough

January 20, 2012 11:33:58 AM
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The kick-off to election season began last week with the first day to take out nomination papers on January 9. Already we’ve learned that some incumbents in Southborough intend to run again, while others will give up their seats.

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Preliminary Algonquin budget shows 6% increase

January 19, 2012 11:38:04 AM
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The Regional School Committee met last night to review preliminary budget numbers for Algonquin. Superintendent Charles Gobron told the committee that due to a loss of one-time federal funds and increasing operational costs, the school budget is projected to increase by nearly 6% next year.

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School committee, selectmen: An early look at who’s running for re-election and who isn’t (Corrected)

January 18, 2012 09:32:12 AM
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The Metrowest Daily News today gives us a peek into what the upcoming town election season might hold. Candidates were able to start pulling papers last week, and many incumbents have already done so, but one has said she won’t run again.

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Reminder: Information session on green communities on Thursday

January 17, 2012 04:30:34 PM
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Should Southborough join a growing number of Massachusetts towns that have become certified as “green” communities? That’s the question the town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee will discuss at an information session on Thursday.

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MWDN: Southborough K-8 officials to consider idea to close one school

January 13, 2012 12:54:34 PM
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The K-8 School Committee meeting this week agreed to revisit the question of whether Southborough should close one of its four schools due to declining enrollment, reports the Metrowest Daily News. The decision comes after a tense meeting earlier this week with the Advisory Committee.

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Water main break affects southside homes

January 13, 2012 08:52:26 AM

A number of families on the south side of town woke up to limited water pressure this morning after a water main broke on Liberty Drive overnight. Crews are currently working on the problem.

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MWDN: Southborough school boss calls for leaner increase for 2013

January 12, 2012 11:30:32 AM

I wasn’t able to go to the K-8 School Committee meeting last night, but Brad from the Metrowest Daily News was there, and he reports Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary budget that has a slimmer increase than those we have seen in past years.

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