Want to know what your neighbors are talking about? Here’s a list of the most recent comments on the blog (from newest to oldest).
- Southville left a comment on Questions and Answer about DPW “fill” available for public taking This isn't necessarily related... but what about the wood pallets at the transfer station? Are those in use by the transfer station, or are they avai... June 30 20:06
- Tom left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Good luck going forward with your echo chamber comments section on the blog. Will be just like the Facebook page where everyone posting on the page ... June 30 14:02
- SB Resident left a comment on Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated) It is amazing how crazy some of these spin comments are, like resident. To each his own. Some parents don’t want to go public with medical infor... June 30 11:14
- resident left a comment on Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated) It is sad that Richard is trying to vilify something that is a useful, needed, and helpful tool for those at risk individuals. There is nothing that ... June 30 08:48
- SouthboroResident33 left a comment on Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated) Richard, I feel that police are trying to do a good thing. It’s a great idea. If my grandfather has Alzheimer’s and is at risk to wonder away from... June 29 23:01
- Richard left a comment on Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated) While this may work for some families, it may not for others. Regardless, no family should feel obligated in any way to offer up private or legally p... June 29 16:40
- Frank Crowell left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Having everyone use there real name is for the best in this community. In the many years this blog has been operating, has anything changed? Was any s... June 28 11:05
- Resident left a comment on Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower Don't kid yourself. If Karen Galligan oversees this project, it really doesn't matter what you vote on it. She will do whatever she wants. She has ... June 27 08:42
- Michael Weishan left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Dear Beth, Perhaps no one has been more excoriated in your blog over the last year than me. (Oh, dear, am I channeling Melania Trump)? lol) From Mart... June 27 01:36
- Just a resident left a comment on Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower I live in Hopkinton, I would ask my neighbor residents to fight this. We let our town get us in to this problem now maybe they will think about their ... June 26 15:18
- Pick Pocket Park left a comment on Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower Ludicrous. Does MA-DOT understand that the town voters voted against this project and gave no legal permission to proceed? How about that, Purple a... June 24 11:28
- Ira Schild left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I applaud this decision, Beth, and have registered. My comments to date have been few and always associated with my name, and I believe this is the m... June 24 11:16
- Frank left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Ray is right. It’s your blog. By the way public records are not accusations. They are public records. Facts. The reason many above are sayi... June 24 10:59
- bump on a log left a comment on Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower Letting Hopkinton connect to our water supply will only spell trouble for us taxpayers, why should we have our tax bills rise AGAIN, I say NO to a co... June 24 09:53
- Julie Connelly left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Thank you, Beth! Appreciate all you do to keep us informed and I think this will make the Blog an even better resource for our community.... June 23 22:51
- Sean Connelly left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Thanks Beth! I look forward to civil discourse returning, as well as reading comments with out random capitalization.... June 23 20:28
- Exposing Corruption left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now It’s sad that the loudest and noisiest self-righteous law breakers who USE their names are so ill informed and are blatant violators of state law. ... June 23 17:35
- resident left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now It is a sad day that you have decided to censor the people. There are so many reasons people post here anonymously. I will move on as well as the oth... June 23 16:10
- Happy Trials... or Trails.. or Whatever left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Thanks for trying to explain your rationale Beth. Your biases and loyalties to the cogs in the Town House and government committees are pretty trans... June 23 12:13
- Matthew left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I’ve never voiced it before because it’s a distraction but now I can comfortably say that I never used my full name because of fear of retribution... June 23 11:01
- Nancy Kolk left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I don't comment often, but I have always used my full name. I hope this change will lead to improved communication between readers. Name calling and o... June 23 10:18
- buh-bye! left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now You may believe you're being politically correct... You're NOT. It's your blog and you can do what you like with it, though you've now become an... June 23 09:32
- southsider left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I get it.... but I won't participate.... June 23 08:46
- YY left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I still believe what is said is more important than who said it (and people should just learn to ignore/discount trolling comments/comments not even b... June 23 08:39
- Alex Neihaus left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I’ve never made a comment here praising much of anything in Southborough town government. After 30+ years in town, all I see are captive leadership,... June 23 08:02
- Matthew Brownell left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Congratulations, Beth! Your decision to ban anonymous comments from MySouthborough is a great one. It always strikes me as odd and hypocritical... June 23 06:43
- Jim left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Thank you Beth for publishing this blog for nine years! This blog is the first place people look to for Southborough news and information. I really a... June 22 23:22
- Alan Belniak left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Beth, I applaud the decision. I also like how you explained it and that you didn't come to it lightly. I look forward to the discourse, however spirit... June 22 20:51
- Kate Noke left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Beth: kudos to you for doing this. I have no issue whatsoever with having my name attached to the posts I submit. I believe that this step will help t... June 22 20:42
- Richard Snyder left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I applaud your decision Beth. One of the unfortunate side effects of the internet in general is that it allows people to say things anonymously either... June 22 20:35
- Good Luck left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now Beth, I appreciate all the work you’ve done informing the community of over the years. The comment solution seems a little too “in the pocket” ... June 22 17:20
- James left a comment on Eliminating Anonymous Comments as of July 1st – Register as a user now I am aware of a new blogger that has recently quit her job who is planning on creating a competing blog who already has 2 major advertisers lined up. ... June 22 16:29
- Jolene Chapski left a comment on Summer Outdoor Concert & Movie Series – Wednesday nights (Updated) Sorry the lawn games are usually only at the concerts. The movie is entertainment enough and there usually isn't time once people arrive to get settl... June 22 15:34
- Jolene Chapski left a comment on Summer Outdoor Concert & Movie Series – Wednesday nights (Updated) These FREE events are so much fun. Do not miss the chance to get out and enjoy these. There are also lawn games for the kids such as jumbo Connect4,... June 22 08:31
- Al Hamilton left a comment on School & Main intersection sight line improved I agree, this new intersection and road are significantly better than what was there before. Next time we hear about the loss of our rural heritage it... June 20 17:50
- Still Evolving left a comment on School & Main intersection sight line improved With all due respect, I am trying to parse the juxtaposition of two stories in the June 18 edition. Perhaps I have misunderstood. I HOPE I have misund... June 18 17:05
- bump on a log left a comment on The week in government: Select Board on Parkerville Rd speed limit, DPW Superintendent contract, Tree Warden, St. Mark’s St project; Police Chief recruitment Thanks, Beth, for putting out the link about Hopkinton's water needs, the town of Hopkinton has over built, causing their water supply demand unreacha... June 17 15:34
- Longtime Observer left a comment on School & Main intersection sight line improved Fantastic! It is great to see infrastructural work that improves both aesthetics and safety, thanks to the work of the DPW in the case of the wall, an... June 17 13:05
- Resident left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight Some of the comments on multiple posts pertaining to Karen Galligan are a little over the top. But, when you put it all together it really is hard to... June 17 12:07
- John Kendall left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight Karen’s park debacle. We don’t need one. They don’t care for what we have. Look at the Cordaville Park. Sprinkler lines exposed to the weather, ... June 16 19:44
- NO To Hopkinton left a comment on The week in government: Select Board on Parkerville Rd speed limit, DPW Superintendent contract, Tree Warden, St. Mark’s St project; Police Chief recruitment Hopkinton has already drained the Sudbury River dry, and this is before their huge developments. They are already development irresponsible, outstrip... June 16 15:42
- bump on a log left a comment on The week in government: Select Board on Parkerville Rd speed limit, DPW Superintendent contract, Tree Warden, St. Mark’s St project; Police Chief recruitment I would like to know more information about how Hopkinton plans to connect to the MWRA, southboro water system? Seeing there no water mains on abuttin... June 16 13:47
- ZERO CREDIBILITY And BOS ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING MUST ALLOW PUBLIC TO ATTEND left a comment on Select Board personnel decisions: Police Chief recruitment, DPW agreements, and IT new hire (Updated) MEMO TO BOS: This BOS has made its disdain and rejection of overwhelming public opinion and the unanimous Town Meeting vote against you clear. You j... June 16 12:10
- Select Board Sinks Lower left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight Clearly, the folks who have power in this Town are afraid of Galligan and Purple. To renew the contract given Galligan's obvious under performance and... June 15 15:35
- Al Hamilton left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight There seems to be a lot of "sturm und drang" on these pages about the performance of the Select Board. Ms. Malinowski's and Ms. Braccio's terms expire... June 15 09:05
- VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight Dennington and BOS: When you shut down tonight’s BOS public comment of the citizens who put you in your seat, just because public opinion is opposi... June 14 22:47
- roxanneperro2@gmail.com left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight Gee, can't imagine how the BOS will vote for an under performing DPW head, and an embarrassment of the appearance of the town. This town should look p... June 14 17:46
- southsider left a comment on Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight Lots of talk in the letter about Parkerville North. I 100% agree that it's a horrible road and needs repaving; but I also seem to recall it being said... June 14 16:44
- Pick Pocket Park and No Legal Authority left a comment on St Mark’s St & Park: New strategy, Working Group charge to be revised tonight FULL STOP. The current “license” is NOT a license. It has no legal effect. It is a phony document with a phony title that was a sham attempt... June 14 15:20
- Al Hamilton left a comment on St Mark’s St & Park: New strategy, Working Group charge to be revised tonight I hope that the SB realizes that the vote against the easements by Town Meeting was overwhelming. If the SB were to do anything more before securing t... June 14 13:15