The Recreation Commission is planning new outdoor track and field projects. The overall strategy is to focus on increasing and improving fields, lighting, and maintenance within the Town’s current “footprint” for recreation. Read the full article → from Recreation looking ahead at new fields and renovations
Government
Flagg Road safety: Lopsided yellow line, new feedback signs, and resident-suggested one-ways
Last week, Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan updated selectmen and residents on plans for handling safety issues on Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Flagg Road safety: Lopsided yellow line, new feedback signs, and resident-suggested one-ways
Why flags will are at half staff: through Thursday, November 16, 2017
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of the passing of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: through Thursday, November 16, 2017
In split vote, Selectmen reject asking voters about Right of First Refusal on 135 Deerfoot
Last Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen opted not to act on the Town’s Right of First Refusal for a Chapter 61A property on Deerfoot Road. The board voted 3-2 to reject bringing an article to Special Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from In split vote, Selectmen reject asking voters about Right of First Refusal on 135 Deerfoot
The week in government: Public Safety Building site plan in front of Planning Board tonight
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: Public Safety Building site plan in front of Planning Board tonight
A reminder: Why we celebrate Veteran’s Day this Saturday
The Town will be holding its annual ceremomony at the All Wars Memorial in the morning. I’m sharing a past reminder from Southborough’s VFW Commander on why we honor the day. Read the full article → from A reminder: Why we celebrate Veteran’s Day this Saturday
Discord over BOS Chair’s endorsement of all but one candidate
An emailed political message that sparked discord has raised questions about what is fair free speech and respectful advocacy vs dirty politics. Read the full article → from Discord over BOS Chair’s endorsement of all but one candidate
Letter: Dan Kolenda defends his free speech
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: Dan Kolenda defends his free speech
Southborough’s Veterans Day observances (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
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 (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
Shifrin elected to Board of Selectman (Updated)
22.9% of registered voters turned up to cast their votes. With 39% of those counted in his favor, Brian Shifrin was sworn into office tonight. Read the full article → from Shifrin elected to Board of Selectman (Updated)
Nagging you to vote today
I’m going to keep this post “stuck” to the top of the home page today as a reminder to vote by 8:00 pm tonight at Trottier.
Scroll down for newer stories. For details on today’s election, see my post from yesterday. Read the full article → from Nagging you to vote today
Vote at Trottier (and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s election)
For 2/3 of Southborough, the most important thing they may need to know about tomorrow’s election is where it takes place. Read the full article → from Vote at Trottier (and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s election)
DPW officially warned for violations in poisoning of poison ivy
This summer, the Department of Public Works sought to eradicate poison ivy along Southborough roadways. According to the state, the spraying as conducted violated environmental laws. Last week, the DPW was issued an official “Letter of Warning” by the Mass Department of Agriculture Resources. Read the full article → from DPW officially warned for violations in poisoning of poison ivy
Why flags are at half staff: November 5 – 9, 2017
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: November 5 – 9, 2017