Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
How did Southborough vote?
Government
Seeking members for Capital Planning Committee – deadline today
Today is the deadline to apply for an important new-ish committee in town – the Capital Planning Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Capital Planning Committee – deadline today
Warrant posted for Annual Town Meeting – March 28th
If you haven’t already, be sure to save the date for Annual Town Meeting. Here’s what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from Warrant posted for Annual Town Meeting – March 28th
Article 31: Noise Bylaw Overview, Debate and Citizen Petitioners’ Info sessions (Updated)
Some residents were disappointed that selectmen dropped the placeholder for a noise bylaw Article for this year’s Annual Town Meeting. Rather than waiting for the Town to take the reins for a future year, they pushed on with their own efforts.
The Article would limit sound levels any time of day for some activities, other by hours, and some by both. Read the full article → from Article 31: Noise Bylaw Overview, Debate and Citizen Petitioners’ Info sessions (Updated)
Reminder: Super Tuesday voting 6:30 am to 8pm (Updated)
You don’t have to wait for Super Tuesday in March to cast your vote. Early voting for the primaries started at 8:00 am today. Read the full article → from Reminder: Super Tuesday voting 6:30 am to 8pm (Updated)
The week in government: Park Central at Conservation
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: Park Central at Conservation
Learn about proposed Outdoor Lighting bylaw changes – Wednesday
This Wednesday evening the public is invited to the first of three planned “Public Engagement” events on the topic. Read the full article → from Learn about proposed Outdoor Lighting bylaw changes – Wednesday
The week in government: BOS on Warrant Articles (Updated – Again)
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: BOS on Warrant Articles (Updated – Again)
Reminder: Early primary voting this Mon-Fri (Updated)
You don’t have to wait for Super Tuesday in March to cast your vote. Early voting for the primaries started at 8:00 am today. Read the full article → from Reminder: Early primary voting this Mon-Fri (Updated)
MassDOT to hold hearing on MassPike bridge replacement project
Next week, the Mass Dept of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Southborough on a bridge replacement project. Read the full article → from MassDOT to hold hearing on MassPike bridge replacement project
Oregon Road construction starts Thursday morning
According to a construction notice, a water main project is scheduled to begin on Oregon Road tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Oregon Road construction starts Thursday morning
The week in government: Advisory on budget (Updated)
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: Advisory on budget (Updated)
Water rates for Southborough will hike for most (especially for biggest users)
Selectmen approved a new water rate plan for Southborough users this week. The plan is projected to charge a 25% increase for average households and a major fee hike for high end users. Town officials hope that for low use residents, especially seniors, the increase will be small. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough will hike for most (especially for biggest users)
Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire