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Government
Selectmen create new economic development committee
Earlier this week we talked about the grim financial future facing the town. According to a recent analysis, if we stay on our current track, residents will be looking at a 4% tax increase this year and a possible Proposition 2-1/2 override next year. That’s precisely why the Board of Selectmen last week agreed things have to change. Read the full article → from Selectmen create new economic development committee
Dykema defends vote on transparency bill
Representative Carolyn Dykema faced criticism this week from the Mass GOP, and from some of her Southborough constituents, for opposing a bill that would have posted the votes of legislative committees online. Read the full article → from Dykema defends vote on transparency bill
Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’
Expenses are going up and revenue is going down. That was the conclusion of a 5-year financial analysis recently completed by Town Accountant Brian Ballantine. It’s a scenario that could have voters facing a Proposition 2-1/2 override vote as soon as next year. Read the full article → from Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’
Library board looking for a new trustee
Library Trustee Betsy Rosenbloom recently announced she would be stepping down from her post on the Library Board of Trustees after having served for three years. That leaves a vacancy the board hopes to fill with an interim appointment. Read the full article → from Library board looking for a new trustee
The week in government (1/28/13 – 2/1/13)
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More incumbents pull papers for re-election
Yesterday I shared the news that Selectman John Rooney has decided to run for another term, but he’s not the only incumbent who hopes to continue serving the town. Read the full article → from More incumbents pull papers for re-election
Neighbors concerned about traffic, future development at site of proposed 40B
A good crowd of neighbors turned out last night to learn more about a 180-unit 40B condominium complex being proposed for a parcel of land behind Red Roof Inn in the Flagg Road area. Residents told the Board of Selectmen they were concerned about a number of issues, but their primary area of concern – traffic – was mostly off the table, at least for last night’s discussion. Read the full article → from Neighbors concerned about traffic, future development at site of proposed 40B
Breaking news: Selectman John Rooney has decided to run for re-election
After saying earlier this month he was undecided on whether to run for a second term, Chairman of the Board of Selectman John Rooney has decided to throw his hat in the ring. Rooney pulled his nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s office this morning. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Selectman John Rooney has decided to run for re-election
Selectmen to consider new 180-unit 40B development in Flagg Road area – TONIGHT
Southborough developer William Depietri of Capital Group Properties will go before the Board of Selectmen tonight to share details of his plan to build 180 apartment-style condominium units on a parcel of land located behind the Red Roof Inn near the intersection of Routes 9 and 495. Read the full article → from Selectmen to consider new 180-unit 40B development in Flagg Road area – TONIGHT
The week in government (1/21/13 – 1/25/13)
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Southborough Youth and Family Services looking for board members
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking for a couple of volunteers to join its board to support its mission of providing mental health and socials services to the residents of Southborough. Here’s more information about the volunteer opportunity and the role SYFS plays in town. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth and Family Services looking for board members
Rooney undecided on whether he will seek re-election
Chairman John Rooney’s 3-year term as selectman is up this year. I asked him last week if he intends to run for re-election. His answer? A definite maybe. Read the full article → from Rooney undecided on whether he will seek re-election
Southborough cable access group seeks volunteers for new board of directors
Last month the Board of Selectmen signed off on a plan to create a non-profit entity to manage the cable access system in Southborough with the goal of creating more programming for cable access viewers. The next step in the process is to establish a board of directors for the non-profit, and for that, the town needs volunteers. Read the full article → from Southborough cable access group seeks volunteers for new board of directors