The local paper claims that out of 21 cities and Towns, Southborough was the only one to not respond to the public records requests. Read the full article → from Metrowest Daily News reports Southborough failed to respond to public records request (Updated)
Government
The week in government: Planning Board, Advisory, School Committee, and BOS Fire Chief interviews (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: Planning Board, Advisory, School Committee, and BOS Fire Chief interviews (Updated)
Town Meeting Update: BOS to ask for about 2.67% tax increase, a few budget items may change (Kallander and Open Space)
The Town has posted the official Budget Book for Town Meeting. It includes details on the FY2020 budget that the Board of Selectmen will ask voters to support. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: BOS to ask for about 2.67% tax increase, a few budget items may change (Kallander and Open Space)
Fire Chief finalists announced: Look for interviews later this month (Updated)
Last night, the Fire Chief Screening Committee recommended two finalists for selectmen to interview. The Board of Selectmen will consider the Fire Chief from Portsmouth, NH and Assistant Chief from Wayland, MA. Read the full article → from Fire Chief finalists announced: Look for interviews later this month (Updated)
Businesses asked to contribute prizes for an Earth Day art contest
Businesses are encouraged to contribute prizes in exchange for sponsorship recognition. Read the full article → from Businesses asked to contribute prizes for an Earth Day art contest
The week in government: BOS and other boards on Town Meeting Articles and Capital budgets
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 other boards on Town Meeting Articles and Capital budgets
Town Meeting Update: Taxpayers could see < 2.5% increase; SAP explanation & Final Warrant posted
Advisory is optimistic that the final budget at Town Meeting will represent just a “cost of living increase”. And the proposed changes for the SAP have been posted (with one semi-controversial item) along with the Final Warrant that went to print. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Taxpayers could see < 2.5% increase; SAP explanation & Final Warrant posted
Pull papers for Town Election by March 22nd (Updated)
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)
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)