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
Government
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
The week in government: School Committee, Golf Course CR, and Selectmen (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, Golf Course CR, and Selectmen (Updated)
Pick your candidate for Tuesday’s vote
The Special election is on Tuesday. So, if you haven’t picked your candidate, this weekend is a good time to bone up on who they are and what they stand for. Read the full article → from Pick your candidate for Tuesday’s vote
Letter: Brian Shifrin for Selectman
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the special town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Brian Shifrin for Selectman
Letter: Bill Boland for Selectman
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the special town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Bill Boland for Selectman
Letter: Doriann Jasinski for Selectman
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the special town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Doriann Jasinski for Selectman
Letter: Sam Stivers for Selectman
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the special town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Sam Stivers for Selectman
Video: Candidates Night
If you didn’t make it to Candidate’s Night last night – you don’t need to rely on recaps from others. Thanks to Southborough Access Media, you can see for yourself what the candidates had to say for themselves. Read the full article → from Video: Candidates Night
Media highlights from Candidates Night
Last night, candidates for the Board of Selectmen addressed potential voters at the Southborough Library. SWL/MWDN wrote about candidates’ responses to some of the questions. Read the full article → from Media highlights from Candidates Night
Reminder: Tonight is Special Election Candidates Night (Vote on Tuesday)
Reminder – Tonight is “Autumn Candidates’ Night” for the Special Election next Tuesday, November 7th. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Special Election Candidates Night (Vote on Tuesday)
The week in government: Planning Board, Info Session on Public Safety Building, 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: Planning Board, Info Session on Public Safety Building, and more
Main Street update: “100% Plans” released; utility poles won’t be relocated
The Town of Southborough passed another milestone in it’s major reconstruction project for Main Street. Today, Public Works posted the “100% plans”. Read the full article → from Main Street update: “100% Plans” released; utility poles won’t be relocated
Southborough vying to share Amazon campus
I assume that most readers are aware that hundreds of communities across the nation are competing to land Amazon’s second headquarters project. But many of you may not be aware that Southborough is among them. Read the full article → from Southborough vying to share Amazon campus