[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the annual town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: David Parry for Board of Selectmen
Government
Letter: Selectmen in Support of the Public Safety Facility
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: Selectmen in Support of the Public Safety Facility
Letter: Bill Boland for Town Clerk
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the annual town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Bill Boland for Town Clerk
Letter: Dan Kolenda Re-election for Board of Selectmen
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the annual town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Dan Kolenda Re-election for Board of Selectmen
Letter: Lisa Braccio for Board of Selectmen
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the annual town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Lisa Braccio for Board of Selectmen
Letter: Sam Stivers for Board of Selectmen
[Ed note: My Southborough invited each candidate for a contested position in the annual town election to submit a letter to voters.] Read the full article → from Letter: Sam Stivers for Board of Selectmen
Free training for parents: Identifying overdose, Narcan use, and signs “Hidden in Plain Sight” – Monday (and May 16)
This coming Monday, Parents and guardians are invited to trainings related to opioid abuse. Read the full article → from Free training for parents: Identifying overdose, Narcan use, and signs “Hidden in Plain Sight” – Monday (and May 16)
Why flags will are at half staff: May 4, 2017
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Michael J. Mantenuto. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: May 4, 2017
Town Meeting: Articles related to Town/Special Counsel fail to pass
Last week, two citizen petition Articles took stabs at changing the Board of Selectmen’s authority and hiring process related to the Town’s attorney. Both failed to pass muster with Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles related to Town/Special Counsel fail to pass
Political signs: Complaints of placement without permission, denials, and a rule reminder
The Town Building Commissioner asked me to remind campaigners and supporters about rules for posting political signs. The request came with information alleging that one candidate has been accused of breaking those rules. Read the full article → from Political signs: Complaints of placement without permission, denials, and a rule reminder
What do you want Candidates to address? (Reminder – Thursday is Candidates Night)
A week from today, voters will choose our Town Clerk and two members of the Board of Selectmen. Between now and then, you’ll be hearing from candidates trying to capture your vote.
I wondered, what issues would you like to see them address? Read the full article → from What do you want Candidates to address? (Reminder – Thursday is Candidates Night)
Mental Health Awareness month: SYFS initiative (co-sponsored by MySouthborough)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again promoting Mental Health Awareness month. Read the full article → from Mental Health Awareness month: SYFS initiative (co-sponsored by MySouthborough)
The week in government: Water Storage Tank, Chestnut Hill area development and first rights, Cain’s Crossing, and Ken’s Foods
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: Water Storage Tank, Chestnut Hill area development and first rights, Cain’s Crossing, and Ken’s Foods
Town Meeting: Recreation lighting projects and Historic preservation (or not)
I already updated you on what passed and failed at Town Meeting, including last night. And I filled you in on action around some of the business from Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Now, here’s a deeper look back. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Recreation lighting projects and Historic preservation (or not)