Just a quick update on yesterday’s story about tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting. This morning, the Town posted an updated agenda adding a presentation by the Economic Development Committee. Read the full article → from EDC also to present budget at tonight’s BOS Meeting (Updated – again)
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Southborough job listings: Summer camp jobs for adults and teens; Seasonal teaching/coaching for Tennis, Cross Country, and Track & Field
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer camp jobs for adults and teens; Seasonal teaching/coaching for Tennis, Cross Country, and Track & Field
BOS dedicating Thursday night to budget: 6.37% tax increase recommended to board; several groups asking for increased funding (Updated-again)
The Board of Selectmen carved out this Thursday night to focus on fiscal issues. Read the full article → from BOS dedicating Thursday night to budget: 6.37% tax increase recommended to board; several groups asking for increased funding (Updated-again)
Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline
Details of the newly reposted job ad and ideal candidate profile for the Southborough Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline
BOS calls for improved respect; eliminated public comment (temporarily), and released 5 yrs of Closed Meeting Minutes
As I shared in a “quick update”, an incident in December made news after the selectman involved addressed it last week. But, it deserves more attention since it was under a headline about the blog’s technical issues and I have related news to add. Read the full article → from BOS calls for improved respect; eliminated public comment (temporarily), and released 5 yrs of Closed Meeting Minutes
The week in government: School Committee on FY20 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: School Committee on FY20 budget (Updated)
Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Yesterday, I shared a link to Southborough Wicked Local’s story that the Board of selectmen voted to increase the salary range for a new Fire Chief. But that was buried under another headline and deserves it’s own post. Especially, since that failed to capture some things I felt were worth detailing. Read the full article → from Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Why flags are at half staff: January 4, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today, January 4, 2019, in honor of an MIA WWII soldier from Brookline whose remains were recently identified. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: January 4, 2019
Warning: We are experiencing technical difficulties! (Plus, here are some quick updates)
As anyone who has been on the site today can attest – the blog is a bit out of sorts today. I’ve been struggling with some technical issues. Read the full article → from Warning: We are experiencing technical difficulties! (Plus, here are some quick updates)
Years in Review: Looking back at the last 10+ years
Often at New Years, “the blog” shares a Year in review. But this year is a special milestone. This summer marked the MySouthborough.com’s 10 year anniversary – and my 5 year anniversary as the blogger behind it. Read the full article → from Years in Review: Looking back at the last 10+ years
The week in government: Fire Chief Screening & BOS 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: Fire Chief Screening & BOS and more
Town “Positivity”: Government departments share accomplishments and thanks
At the last Board of Selectmen meeting, Chair Lisa Braccio sought to end the year on an upbeat note. Trying to focus on positivity, she asked Town departments to share their accomplishments from the year. It looks like many were happy to comply. Read the full article → from Town “Positivity”: Government departments share accomplishments and thanks
Southborough’s efforts to “Address Climate Change”
The Town is touting its efforts to reduce energy waste in municipal buildings. Read the full article → from Southborough’s efforts to “Address Climate Change”
Fire Chief job to be re-posted before candidates advance to assessment center (Updated)
The town will be re-advertising for a replacement Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief job to be re-posted before candidates advance to assessment center (Updated)