Government

River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday

March 7, 2014 09:13:00 AM
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Yesterday, the town announced that the Route 85 River Street bridge will be limited to one direction at a time starting March 10. To accomodate the two way traffic, a temporary light will be in place.

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BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS

March 5, 2014 11:30:40 AM

Board of Health Chair, Louis Fazen, III, has filed papers for the 2 year Board of Selectmen seat. And The Metrowest Daily News covered this week’s BOH meeting.

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Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet

March 3, 2014 04:30:33 PM
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If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Licenses for the current year expire at the end of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one.

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The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)

March 3, 2014 10:18:32 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights.

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DPW plowing incident: The incriminating video, public statement from town, and reports of DPW head’s involvement (Updated)

February 28, 2014 05:21:46 PM

The Town Administrator and Southborough Police Department have released information related to what I’m calling Plowgate. (How can you not?)

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Weekend at a glance: The Bee, magic for kids, democratic caucus and pancakes

February 28, 2014 09:30:34 AM
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Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week.

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Southborough Access Media: Increased programming and call for help

February 28, 2014 07:30:30 AM
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The new director of Southborough Access Media has already increased and improved programming. Now she is seeking help to expand on that.

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New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10

February 27, 2014 04:30:43 PM
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This morning, the MBTA announced the new Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail schedule.

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Another roundup of MWDN town government news: Candidate for superintendent, 2nd race for BOS seat, and DPW discipline “forthcoming”

February 27, 2014 11:30:27 AM
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Our little town has been keeping The Metrowest Daily News busy. There are three more stories about town departments and boards from the paper just this morning.

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K-8 schools: $18M budget, enrollment exceeds expectations, and public forums with budget Q&A (Updated)

February 27, 2014 09:30:00 AM
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Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron is inviting district residents to K-8 school budget forums.

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Roundup of MWDN town government news: Open Space concerns on Deerfoot, continued debate on Barn Hollow, and “installation” of the new chief

February 26, 2014 11:30:00 AM
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I just can’t get to everything. So, it’s a good thing that The Metrowest Daily News has a reporter that covers some of the town meetings I miss.

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Why flags are at half staff: Wednesday, February 26

February 26, 2014 07:30:54 AM
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Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army Private Miguel A. Verdejo.

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MassHousing approved Park Central application; 40B project will proceed to ZBA hearings

February 25, 2014 12:13:03 PM
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will have to begin hearings on the proposed Park Central 40B project soon.

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Town election: Update on contests brewing for Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Library

February 24, 2014 11:30:00 AM
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If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process begins next week.

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