Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy. The Governer’s orders call for lowered flags until interment, which isn’t soon. Read the full article → from Why flags are still at half staff: June 30, 2015 (and could be for a while)
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 Committee and Economic Development
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of of PFC Peter J. Handibode. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 29
Last week, selectmen voted on committee reappointments and discussed vacancies. The discussion led to a debate about putting members of the Historical Commission in the hot seat. Read the full article → from Committee vacancies: ZBA, Historical, Open Space and 24 more
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Master Sergeant Neil J. Morrison. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2015
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 (It’s a light one)
St. Mark’s School is buying a property on Main Street. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
According to local legislators, planned projects to improve the interchange at 495 and Route 9, and another for 495 and the Mass Pike were in jeopardy. But, never fear, their priorities have be re-secured. Read the full article → from 495/9/90 Interchange projects no longer in jeopardy
Here is the promised presentation from Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Presentation on public safety building project
Southborough Wicked Local covered some stories worth sharing this week. Read the full article → from SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
The fate of 911 field will be up for discussion by a committee of state legislators next week. Supporters are asking for letters and emails urging senators and reps to back the legislation. Read the full article → from 911 Field supporters ask community to send letters/emails ASAP (State oversight committee reviewing town’s request)
The Public Safety Committee presented its initial findings on the Southborough’s police and fire station needs. The committee chair counseled investing in what “may be the most expensive thing we’ve ever done”, before delays cost the town even more. Read the full article → from Committee recommends renovate & expand fire station; build new connecting police station – shovels in ground by 2017 (Updated)
The Town tweeted news about an opening in the Department of Public Works. Read the full article → from DPW hiring Staff Engineer – Apply by July 7th
The Community Preservation Committee is working on it’s new five-year plan. This week, you have an opportunity to weigh in, or just learn more. Read the full article → from Community Preservation invites you to a public information hearing – this Thursday