Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of three men. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 4, 2018 (Updated)
Why flags are at half staff: April 4, 2018 (Updated)
Government
Forum on Golf Course Warrant Articles – Thursday
Residents are invited to a forum on Thursday night to learn about Town Meeting Articles supporting the Golf Course. Read the full article → from Forum on Golf Course Warrant Articles – Thursday
Town Meeting 2018: Schedule and pace update; Review Committee findings; and STM for later date (Updated-again)
My update on this year’s Town Meeting comes with a bit of good news/bad news. Read the full article → from Town Meeting 2018: Schedule and pace update; Review Committee findings; and STM for later date (Updated-again)
Warning: Survey/donation mailer not from Southborough Senior Center
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to share news about a letter they didn’t send. Read the full article → from Warning: Survey/donation mailer not from Southborough Senior Center
The week in government: Prep for Town Meeting; Review of public building project bids
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: Prep for Town Meeting; Review of public building project bids
Town officials respond to recent accusations (Updated)
A passionate letter to the editor states that Town officials “gutted” the Town Code “without public knowledge”. The letter also shed light on reasoning behind a recent Open Meeting Law Complaint against the Board of Selectmen.
It shouldn’t be a surprise to readers that both accusations connect to the highly-controversial Park Central development. Read the full article → from Town officials respond to recent accusations (Updated)
Letter: Retracting until I can verify writer
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Retracting until I can verify writer
Town Meeting Article 5: Personnel Board taking phased approach to amending SAP bylaw
In my continued effort to prepare readers for Town Meeting in two weeks, today I’m turning my eye to Article 5: Amending the Personnel Salary Administration Plan. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Article 5: Personnel Board taking phased approach to amending SAP bylaw
CPA preservation Articles: Burial Ground, Library Facade and 30 acre woods
This year, in addition to the golf course, the CPC prioritized preserving the Old Burial Ground, the Library’s historic facade and a 30 acre parcel of woodland Open Space. Read the full article → from CPA preservation Articles: Burial Ground, Library Facade and 30 acre woods
Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on April 7th
The Southborough Board of Health will host a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 7th. Read the full article → from Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on April 7th
Senior Center recognized for blazing trails in senior programming
The Southborough Senior Center received national recognition for running an “innovative, creative, and replicable program”. Read the full article → from Senior Center recognized for blazing trails in senior programming
The week in government: ConCom and Stewardship on Thursday
Just a quick note to point out my gaffe in yesterday’s post on meetings this week. Read the full article → from The week in government: ConCom and Stewardship on Thursday
The week in government: Rec Forum on track and fields; Golf Course MOU with SVT; more Town Meeting prep (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: Rec Forum on track and fields; Golf Course MOU with SVT; more Town Meeting prep (Updated)
Town Meeting: Upcoming forums on Rec Fields and Golf Course articles
Some advocates for Warrant Articles are working to make their case to voters before Town Meeting convenes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Upcoming forums on Rec Fields and Golf Course articles