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Good news (finally!) on school budgets, along with some words of caution

March 11, 2010 11:05:18 AM

There hasn’t been much good news on the budget front this year, but School Superintendent Charles Gobron got to share some last night. Gobron told the school committee that thanks to additional cuts, cooperation from teachers, and some help from Uncle Sam, the school was able to trim their budget by an additional $350K.

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Selectmen consider staffing changes at the police department

March 10, 2010 11:35:32 AM

Some members of the Southborough Police Department may soon be moving up the ranks. At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Police Chief Jane Moran asked for the board’s approval to fill a lieutenant position on the force.

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The week in government

March 8, 2010 07:01:55 AM

A list of town meetings for the week of March 8 through March 12.

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Residents have their say on village zoning

March 4, 2010 11:13:37 AM

Proposed changes to village zoning have elicited a strong response from village residents, and last night an impressive number turned out to share their opinions at a public hearing. The exchange was (mostly) civil, and in the end it seemed to have an impact.

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Planning Board member announces he won’t seek re-election

March 3, 2010 02:16:48 PM

Planning Board member Richard “Chuck” Connors, who is up for re-election this year, has announced he will not seek a forth term on the board. Connors sent me this letter explaining his decision.

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Southborough won’t vote on Algonquin reimbursement compromise this year

March 3, 2010 11:39:33 AM

We’ve talked a lot about the things that will be on the warrant at town meeting this year, but here’s one that won’t be.

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Representative Dykema to hold office hours on Friday

March 3, 2010 09:26:59 AM

In the discussions we’ve had on this blog about the dire state of the school budgets, several of you have suggested contacting our state representatives to talk about the cuts the state has made in education funding — cuts that have significantly impacted our town. Here’s a chance to talk to one of our representatives live and in person.

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Residents speak out against proposed changes to village zoning

March 2, 2010 12:57:57 PM

How would you like an art gallery in downtown Southborough? What about a playhouse? Or more restaurants and shops? The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) believes enabling that type of development downtown — as well as in Southborough’s other three villages — is key to reinvigorating the village district. But some downtown residents feel the specific zoning changes proposed by the ZAC will threaten the historic character of the village districts, and they plan to share their concerns at a public hearing on the matter tomorrow night.

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Would raising fees help solve the school budget crisis?

March 2, 2010 10:48:36 AM

We all know there are two ways to balance a budget: cut costs or increase revenues. And while the Advisory Committee last night had their share of suggestions on ways to cut costs in the school budgets, they spent a fair amount of time talking about ways to bring more cash into the districts.

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Change to tonight’s Board of Selectmen agenda

March 2, 2010 09:15:19 AM

For those of you planning on attending tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting, note there’s been a scheduling change. The executive session originally scheduled to run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm has been canceled. The open meeting will now start at 6:00 pm and all agenda items will shift up by two hours.

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The week in government

March 1, 2010 07:01:22 AM

A list of town meetings for the week of March 1 through March 5.

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Southborough share of regional school budget to increase by 5%

February 26, 2010 11:58:12 AM

The regional school committee on Wednesday night approved a budget for the coming fiscal year that is a 0.66% increase over the current year’s budget. But because of growing enrollments, Southborough’s share of the budget will be 5% higher than it was last year.

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A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes

February 24, 2010 11:43:43 AM

The Regional School Committee meets tonight to vote on the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. It’s a budget that may prove expensive for Southborough.

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Tree stumps in Flagg Road area to be removed

February 23, 2010 02:24:54 PM

If you’ve driven around the Flagg Road area lately, you’re sure to notice some big stumps along the side of the roads – the remnants of some 38 trees cut down by National Grid in January.

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