Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff for more than one reason today. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
Government
Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
Last night, 80 voters overruled 54 to determine that Southborough will have a bylaw to delay demolition of historic buildings.
Clearer majorities chose to support other articles, including a solar bylaw, recycling sticker, and actions supporting town recreation. Read the full article → from Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
What’s still up for a vote tonight at Town Meeting
Planning to attend tonight’s Town Meeting. Here’s a reminder of what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from What’s still up for a vote tonight at Town Meeting
More Town Meeting: Article for transparency too unclear
Last night, John Butler asked residents to make a move towards transparency. The plans for implementation and future expense were too unclear for most voters. Read the full article → from More Town Meeting: Article for transparency too unclear
Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Town Meeting voters approved more than $50 million in town budgets and expenditures last night. But there’s still a lot of business to be resolved tonight.
Residents didn’t question the bulk of the budget or the biggest expenses. Instead, much of the night was spent debating issues related to town personnel. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Town Meeting Continued to Tuesday night: Demolition Delay Bylaw back in the running
Annual Town Meeting opened at 7:00 pm tonight. Four hours later, it has been continued to 7:30 pm on Tuesday.
Still up are articles 18-33 That includes the Demolition Delay Bylaw which is back on. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Continued to Tuesday night: Demolition Delay Bylaw back in the running
The week in government: Annual Town Meeting
The Annual Town Meeting (opening tonight) dominates, with most committees focused on pre-meeting preparations. Boards are clearly prepared for the meeting to continue into a second night, with more meetings planned to prep for Tuesday evening. Read the full article → from The week in government: Annual Town Meeting
Are you heading to Town Meeting on Monday?
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Are you heading to Town Meeting on Monday?
35th Annual Senior Conference: free services, workshops, food and raffle prizes
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by state officials. This year’s event has been announced for Thursday, April 23rd. Read the full article → from 35th Annual Senior Conference: free services, workshops, food and raffle prizes
Warrant Article to advise (or force?) recycling sticker policy
Last night, resident Jack Barron presented his citizen petition article to the Board of Selectmen. The Warrrant Article seeks to allow residents discount access to the recycling area of the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Warrant Article to advise (or force?) recycling sticker policy
Breakneck Hill Cows leaving the hill
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund has posted news that they are throwing in the towel. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cows leaving the hill
The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting; Transfer Station and Personnel Board articles; Kindergarten update
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting; Transfer Station and Personnel Board articles; Kindergarten update
Reminder – Senior tax work-off applications accepted beginning Tuesday
Applications for the senior tax work-off program will be accepted beginning April 7th. Read the full article → from Reminder – Senior tax work-off applications accepted beginning Tuesday
Updated Warrant: Indefinitely ditching drainage, political sign restrictions and demolition delay
Since the Town finalized the official Warrant, some articles have been scrapped for this coming Town Meeting. So here’s an updated look at “new business” residents will vote on this month. Read the full article → from Updated Warrant: Indefinitely ditching drainage, political sign restrictions and demolition delay