This week, the Select Board approved a charge to create a new ad hoc committee dedicated to exploring steps to deal with a cemetery that will run out of space for new graves.
The work will include considering a project to convert a historic stone water tower into a “Columbarium”. Read the full article → from Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by our district’s state senator. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd. Read the full article → from 45th Annual Senior Conference — April 23
I missed a significant impact from the high winds on Monday night. Downed trees and limbs, knocked down wires around town, and blocked off two roads. The issues impacted departments housed in the South Union Building at 21 Highland Street. Read the full article → from Town Depts impacted by Monday night’s winds
Last night, the Select Board approved the charge for a new Elementary School Building Committee. In less than two weeks, they will interview applicants to serve on the committee and start making appointments. Read the full article → from Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”
The application window is open for 4 scholarships through the Town. Read the full article → from Apply by early May for Town Scholarships
The Inspector General’s Office issued a report on the findings form its investigation of the former CEO of the pension system for many town employees. Read the full article → from Inspector General accuses former CEO of abusing funds of regional municipal pension system
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
When Town Clerk Jim Hegarty spoke to the Select Board and Advisory Committee on Tuesday, he quipped that he was there to talk himself out of a job.
Hegarty is running unopposed for his seat again this spring. But if voters act as he recommends, they’ll use the same May 12th ballot to vote him out of office. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to vote on making the Town Clerk an appointed position
There’s nothing significant to report since I last covered the upcoming annual Town election. This is just a quick reminder that the deadline to file papers is two weeks from today. Read the full article → from Town Election Update
State Senator Jamie Eldridge and State Representative Kate Donaghue joined the Southborough Select Board on March 3rd. The board was looking for an update on the state budget outlook, local aid, and issues affecting our town. But the main purpose was clearly to seek support for short and long term efforts to help reduce Southborough property tax bills.
Select Board members discussed needs for more consistent road maintenance funding, studying regionalization of Fire Departments, stalled legislation to increase tax/PILOT payments from non-profits, and more. Read the full article → from Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated-again)
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: Counterpoint: Are you being under taxed?
Southborough residents registered as Democrats (aged 16+) are invited to attend/participate in the Southborough Democrats’ hybrid caucus next week. The group will elect delegates to represent our Town at the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday
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: Are you being over taxed?