If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have just under four weeks to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Pull papers for Town Election by March 22nd (Updated)
Pull papers for Town Election by March 22nd (Updated)
Government
Annual Town Meeting: Save the date and view the Warrant (Updated)
A reader asked me to remind residents to mark their calendars for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Save the date and view the Warrant (Updated)
The week in government: BOS and Moderator pre-Town Meeting run through, Regional School Committee and more
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 and Moderator pre-Town Meeting run through, Regional School Committee and more
Library Updates: Facade Restoration Article presentation March 6; Children’s Room progress (Updated)
Town Meeting voters will be asked to approve funding to restore the deteriorating Library facade. An upcoming update invites residents to learn more and ask questions. But I’m guessing many of you are just as/more concerned about the Children’s Room. So, I’ve got an update on that, too. Read the full article → from Library Updates: Facade Restoration Article presentation March 6; Children’s Room progress (Updated)
PILOT payments: Town Meeting Article and Officials discuss strategies (Updated)
Earlier today, I shared news about a potential project to bring a soccer stadium to Town. It dovetails with another story I was working on for this week. Read the full article → from PILOT payments: Town Meeting Article and Officials discuss strategies (Updated)
The week in government: Advisory and Rec on Kallander Field Article and Planning on 0 Firmin Ave
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 and Rec on Kallander Field Article and Planning on 0 Firmin Ave
SWL: Officials talking to non-profit about potential soccer stadium at EMC site (Updated)
Local media wrote about a sports facility that some officials are talking to New England Sports for Women about a potential project on the EMC site. Read the full article → from SWL: Officials talking to non-profit about potential soccer stadium at EMC site (Updated)
Fire Chief hiring update: Four candidates to be assessed
The recruitment committee has reached out with an update for the public. Read the full article → from Fire Chief hiring update: Four candidates to be assessed
Public Safety Building Update for January
The latest newsletter chronicling progress on the police and fire complex is out. According to the January report, one piece of the project is behind schedule but the targeted end date remains the same. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update for January
Southborough job listings: Part-time Admin (with benefits), full-time Business Admin, and Schools’ Director of Finance & Operations
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Part-time Admin (with benefits), full-time Business Admin, and Schools’ Director of Finance & Operations
EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
Last week, the Southborough community was invited to another forum on the Downtown Initiative. The public was briefed on experts’ recommendations for revitalizing the downtown area of Main Street. The Economic Development Committee also shared some of the obstacles and thoughts on how to overcome them. Read the full article → from EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service
Resident Mark Fallon, a fellow veteran, shared on his blog some memories of John Wilson. They included Wilson’s influence on him and his thoughts of how the public can honor him. Read the full article → from Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service
Weather impact on Town services and events (Updated)
The forecast is looking nasty this afternoon and evening. That means afternoon school isn’t the only thing being cancelled in Town. Read the full article → from Weather impact on Town services and events (Updated)
The week in government: Advisory and BOS on budget differences and Citizen Articles; Closing ATM Warrant; Fayville Hall P&S and septic (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: Advisory and BOS on budget differences and Citizen Articles; Closing ATM Warrant; Fayville Hall P&S and septic (Updated – again)