Last Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen opted not to act on the Town’s Right of First Refusal for a Chapter 61A property on Deerfoot Road. The board voted 3-2 to reject bringing an article to Special Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from In split vote, Selectmen reject asking voters about Right of First Refusal on 135 Deerfoot
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Public Safety Building site plan in front of Planning Board tonight
The Town will be holding its annual ceremomony at the All Wars Memorial in the morning. I’m sharing a past reminder from Southborough’s VFW Commander on why we honor the day. Read the full article → from A reminder: Why we celebrate Veteran’s Day this Saturday
An emailed political message that sparked discord has raised questions about what is fair free speech and respectful advocacy vs dirty politics. Read the full article → from Discord over BOS Chair’s endorsement of all but one candidate
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Dan Kolenda defends his free speech
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11.
In honor of the holiday, some facilities are closed on Friday and/or Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observances (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
22.9% of registered voters turned up to cast their votes. With 39% of those counted in his favor, Brian Shifrin was sworn into office tonight. Read the full article → from Shifrin elected to Board of Selectman (Updated)
I’m going to keep this post “stuck” to the top of the home page today as a reminder to vote by 8:00 pm tonight at Trottier.
Scroll down for newer stories. For details on today’s election, see my post from yesterday. Read the full article → from Nagging you to vote today
For 2/3 of Southborough, the most important thing they may need to know about tomorrow’s election is where it takes place. Read the full article → from Vote at Trottier (and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s election)
This summer, the Department of Public Works sought to eradicate poison ivy along Southborough roadways. According to the state, the spraying as conducted violated environmental laws. Last week, the DPW was issued an official “Letter of Warning” by the Mass Department of Agriculture Resources. Read the full article → from DPW officially warned for violations in poisoning of poison ivy
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: November 5 – 9, 2017
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: School Committee, Golf Course CR, and Selectmen (Updated)
The Special election is on Tuesday. So, if you haven’t picked your candidate, this weekend is a good time to bone up on who they are and what they stand for. Read the full article → from Pick your candidate for Tuesday’s vote
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the special town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Brian Shifrin for Selectman