Last week State Senator Jamie Eldridge — who represents Southborough among other area towns — fell at his home, fracturing his shoulder and breaking several ribs and vertebrae. Neel Chaudhury, Eldridge’s Chief of Staff, released the following statement about the accident: Senator Eldridge is undergoing several surgeries to repair his shoulder and back. Following this, he will Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge seriously injured in fall
Government
Get rid of your hazardous household waste at the Transfer Station on Saturday
Saturday is Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Transfer Station. It runs from 9:00 am to noon, but may end earlier if the town runs out of money to pay for the disposal of what’s dropped off, so get there early. You can drop off most all types of household hazardous waste as long as Read the full article → from Get rid of your hazardous household waste at the Transfer Station on Saturday
Northboro Road bridge work may start next week
I asked Town Engineer John Woodsmall for an update on MassHighway’s plan to replace the bridge on Northboro Road that crosses the railroad tracks. The work was expected to begin around this time. Here’s what he had to say: MassHighway has not settled on a date yet. They are trying for next week, but are Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge work may start next week
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week. Monday, October 12 No meetings scheduled – Columbus Day Tuesday, October 13 Board of Library Trustees, 5:00 pm @ Southborough Library Wednesday, October 14 Woodward School Council, 3:30 pm @ Office Conference Room, Woodward Southborough School Committee, 6:00 pm @ Trottier Library (agenda) Council on Aging, 7:00 pm Read the full article → from The week in government
Get a family portrait at Heritage Day and benefit SYFS
Southborough Youth and Family Services is teaming up with photographer Karen McCall to offer family portraits at Heritage Day on October 12. Sittings are available at a special discounted rate of $10. Proceeds go to support SYFS programs. Stop by the SYFS booth on Heritage Day to set up an appointment. Portraits will be available Read the full article → from Get a family portrait at Heritage Day and benefit SYFS
More details on Southborough’s search for a new police chief
Abby from the Metrowest Daily News was at the Selectmen’s meeting last night and reports some additional details about the police chief search committee. Committee chairwoman Desiree Aselbekian told selectmen that 32 candidates applied. The committee selected eight to interview, but one dropped out before being interviewed, leaving seven. After two nights of interviews, committee Read the full article → from More details on Southborough’s search for a new police chief
Police chief finalists named
The Metrowest Daily News has the list of finalists recommended by the Police Chief Search Committee. They are Interim Chief Jane Moran, Holden Lt. David Armstrong, Westfield Lt. Hipolito Nunez and Framingham Lt. Paul Shastany. The article also discusses member John Rooney’s resignation from the committee last month. Rooney disagreed with the committee’s decision not Read the full article → from Police chief finalists named
Volunteers needed at Turenne Wildlife Habitat
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) maintains a number of open spaces in Southborough and surrounding towns, including the Turenne Wildlife Habitat in the Oak Hill Road area. I haven’t yet been, but it’s on my to-do list. SVT is in need of some volunteers to assist with transplanting and other garden tasks at the wildlife habitat Read the full article → from Volunteers needed at Turenne Wildlife Habitat
Tonight’s selectmen meeting
The day job has me traveling this week, so posting may be a bit light for a couple of days. Since I’ll be out of town, I won’t be able to attend the Board of Selectmen meeting tonight. Anyone want to go and fill us in on what happens? You can email me with a Read the full article → from Tonight’s selectmen meeting
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week. Monday, October 5 Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Historical Museum, 25 Common Street Tuesday, October 6 PILOT Committee, 10:30 am @ Former BOH Office, Town House Board of Selectmen, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Assabet Read the full article → from The week in government
Mass Pike bridges in Southborough to be repaired
When I drive down Route 85 and under the Mass Pike bridge, I try to keep my gaze focused straight ahead. Catching sight of the bridge’s crumbling concrete and exposed rebar makes me uneasy. But not for much longer. As part of ongoing work along the Mass Pike, the bridge over Cordaville Road — as well Read the full article → from Mass Pike bridges in Southborough to be repaired
Southborough voters impose fines for marijuana consumption
If you smoke pot in a public area in Southborough, it’s going to cost you. Town Meeting on Tuesday night voted to impose a $300 fine for public use of marijuana. That’s on top of the $100 fine for possession already on the books. Last November voters in Southborough and statewide voted to decriminalize possession Read the full article → from Southborough voters impose fines for marijuana consumption
Southborough is getting a new ladder truck
Without so much as a peep, voters last night approved funds to purchase a new ladder truck. For the Ladder Truck Committee, it was the culmination of 18 months of hard work. The auditorium rang with applause after the vote was final. Voters allocated about $852K for the purchase. The Board of Selectmen and Advisory Read the full article → from Southborough is getting a new ladder truck
Town meeting recap: Most everything passed
Residents made quick work of the 13 articles on the warrant at last night’s special town meeting. The whole thing lasted about two hours. Nearly every article on the warrant passed, including the ladder truck, the marijuana use bylaw, and the solicitor bylaw. The only exception was a bylaw that would have moved town meeting Read the full article → from Town meeting recap: Most everything passed