Government

For over 20 years, the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) has been working to promote and facilitate a range of housing opportunities – most notably affordable housing – in Southborough. There’s currently a vacancy on the committee, so if you’re concerned about housing issues in town, consider getting involved. Read the full article → from Vacancy on housing committee

Despite the grim economic climate, the Southborough schools have so far escaped any teacher layoffs. Next year we may not be so lucky. Read the full article → from Southborough schools may see teacher layoffs next year

A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government

There have been a couple of questions on the blog recently about who controls the timing of traffic lights in town (see the open thread here). To find out, I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan. Read the full article → from Good question: Who’s responsible for traffic lights in town?

The Southborough Police have a new ride. Late last week, the police department took possession of a new Ford Explorer SUV. Funds for the vehicle, which cost $33K, were allocated by voters at annual town meeting last April. A second SUV was approved by voters at special town meeting last fall. Both SUVs will replace Read the full article → from Southborough police ready for the snow with a new SUV

The DPW came to last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting prepared to present findings on the source of water that flows from Stephen Stanechewski’s property at 126 Marlboro Road out onto the roadway. Public officials say the water freezes on the road creating an unsafe condition for motorists. Read the full article → from Still no resolution on Marlboro Road water issue

It’s a good thing the Recreation Department and Friends of Southborough Recreation built us all a new ice rink, because while there’s plenty of water in Southborough, not much of it is fit for skating and other winter sports (curling, anyone?). Read the full article → from Fire department reminds you to stay off the ice

A list of town meetings for the week of January 4 – January 9. Read the full article → from The week in government

Board of Health member Dr. Richard Seder is moving out of town and so must give up his position on the Board of Health. That means there’s a vacancy to fill. Read the full article → from Vacancy on the Board of Health

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for the US Senate special election to be held on January 19. Read the full article → from Register to vote for special election

A list of town meetings for the week of December 28 – January 1. Read the full article → from The week in government