Earlier this month, two members of the public accused the Board of Selectmen of not being transparent about issues related to past Town Meetings. Read the full article → from BOS Update: Selectmen accused of trying to thwart Town Meeting vote; Questions on late/vague minutes (Updated)
Government
The week in government: BOS on Fayville Hall, hiring Building Commissioner and Asst Inspector, and Golf Course improvements; Planning Board (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: BOS on Fayville Hall, hiring Building Commissioner and Asst Inspector, and Golf Course improvements; Planning Board (Updated)
Selectmen to address bid on Fayville Hall by Deerfoot owner – Monday (Updated)
The man responsible for restoring the historic Burnett estate is now applying to purchase another building on town preservationists’ priority list. Read the full article → from Selectmen to address bid on Fayville Hall by Deerfoot owner – Monday (Updated)
Public Works Updates: Main St, Paving, Guardrails, Rec fields, Town road projects, sidewalks, and more
An update by the Public Works one week ago covered a whole lot of ground. Read the full article → from Public Works Updates: Main St, Paving, Guardrails, Rec fields, Town road projects, sidewalks, and more
Seeking input on new Fire Chief: Forum and alternatives
Before hiring a new chief for the Fire Department, the Town wants to hear from you. As part of its process, the screening committee announced a forum for public feedback later this month. Read the full article → from Seeking input on new Fire Chief: Forum and alternatives
BOS Roundup: Town Manager proposal and Golf Club closed early
The most recent Board of Selectmen meeting covered more ground then I could find time to write about last week. Fortunately, Southborough Wicked Local covered two of the agenda items for us. Read the full article → from BOS Roundup: Town Manager proposal and Golf Club closed early
The week in government
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
Veterans Roundup: 11/11 Ceremony, Recognizing service in War on Global Terrorism, Honor Flight, and remembering Buffalo Soliders (Updated)
In honor of Veterans Day, I’m sharing news on multiple efforts by Southborough residents to honor veterans past. (It includes news that I’m overdue in sharing.) Read the full article → from Veterans Roundup: 11/11 Ceremony, Recognizing service in War on Global Terrorism, Honor Flight, and remembering Buffalo Soliders (Updated)
Town struggling with budget challenges (including schedule)
Budget projections are always higher in the fall before it gets scaled back. But this time appears to be worse than usual. Read the full article → from Town struggling with budget challenges (including schedule)
More Veterans observances: Rotary Salute, Senior Luncheon and more
Here are the upcoming events in honor of Veteran’s Day in Southborough. Read the full article → from More Veterans observances: Rotary Salute, Senior Luncheon and more
Why flags are at half staff: November 8, 2018
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff until sunset on November 10th, in remembrance of the victims of the tragic shooting in Thousand Oaks, California. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: November 8, 2018
Reminder: Doing Business in Southborough Breakfast – November 9
The Economic Development Committee is hosting a business breakfast forum on Friday, November 9th. The committee is inviting business owners (or designees) to join them. Read the full article → from Reminder: Doing Business in Southborough Breakfast – November 9
Southborough vote reflects wider results
Southborough voters went with the tide, if not a completely blue wave. Read the full article → from Southborough vote reflects wider results
Southborough’s Veterans Day observances includes unveiling of the updated Memorial
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11.
In honor of the holiday, some facilities are closed on Friday and/or Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observances includes unveiling of the updated Memorial