Last night, the Board of Selectmen ratified a vote to approve Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ 15% raise. But first, selectmen shared their justification. Read the full article → from Selectmen justify Police chief’s new salary as below area average
Government
Reminder: Deadline to pull papers is Friday, filing due Monday (and tonight is the last night)
Tonight is the last time the Town Clerk is open with evening hours before the Friday deadline to pull papers and Monday deadline to file. Read the full article → from Reminder: Deadline to pull papers is Friday, filing due Monday (and tonight is the last night)
The week in government: CPA application for Burnett/Garfield estate preservation restriction
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: CPA application for Burnett/Garfield estate preservation restriction
Selectmen to approve 15% pay raise for police chief (Updated)
This Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen are scheduled to ratify a 15% salary increase for the Southborough Police Chief, possibly without public discussion. Read the full article → from Selectmen to approve 15% pay raise for police chief (Updated)
Town Election: Planning Board contest brewing – conservationist v. developer (Updated)
An update on Town Election politics. Read the full article → from Town Election: Planning Board contest brewing – conservationist v. developer (Updated)
BOS to appoint “negotiation team” for Marijuana dispensary on Friday; Citizen’s Article hearings 3/28
Updates related to the proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary and related citizen’s petitions to change Town bylaws. Read the full article → from BOS to appoint “negotiation team” for Marijuana dispensary on Friday; Citizen’s Article hearings 3/28
St. Mark’s agrees to demonstrate solar array height for Planning and neighbors
St. Mark’s School agreed to help neighbors verify the visibility of a planned 2 acre solar array. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s agrees to demonstrate solar array height for Planning and neighbors
The week in government: St. Mark’s Solar at Planning Board, Conservation response to ZBA waiving Town’s wetland regs for Park Central
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: St. Mark’s Solar at Planning Board, Conservation response to ZBA waiving Town’s wetland regs for Park Central
Why flags are at half staff: March 7, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the country are flying at half staff today in honor of former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: March 7, 2016
Why flags will be at half staff: March 7, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Police Officer Ashley Guindon. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: March 7, 2016
Burnett House news: Boarding windows, Friends’ event, and timeline worries (Updated)
Some quick updates on the 84 Main Street preservation efforts. Read the full article → from Burnett House news: Boarding windows, Friends’ event, and timeline worries (Updated)
Letter: Sleepless in Massachusetts
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: Sleepless in Massachusetts
Southborough primary by the numbers
Just over 50% of registered voters in Southborough turned up at the polls yesterday. That includes a good showing by unenrolled voters. Read the full article → from Southborough primary by the numbers
Why flags will be at half staff: March 2, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Major Glenn G. Milliken who passed away in February. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: March 2, 2016