Two votes at Town Meeting left me wondering how voter/residents feel about transparency? What do you want? Is more openness worth paying for? Read the full article → from Do you want increased transparency in Town Government? If so, how?
Government
The week in government: Public Safety Study looks at affordability; Conservation Commission to sign extension on cow fund lease agreement
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Public Safety Study looks at affordability; Conservation Commission to sign extension on cow fund lease agreement
BOS releases minutes on two closed meetings in response to AG ruling
Last month, the Attorney General’s office ruled that the Board of Selectmen had broken Open Meeting Laws. In response, the Town has posted minutes from two closed session meetings. Read the full article → from BOS releases minutes on two closed meetings in response to AG ruling
Why flags will be at half staff: Monday, April 20
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Monday, April 20th in honor of Corporal John Michael Dawson, 22, United States Army, of Whitinsville, MA.. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Monday, April 20
Town Election: Fields narrow as two pull out
This May, residents have the opportunity to choose the best candidate in three races for town office.
Two of those races have narrowed since my last update. Read the full article → from Town Election: Fields narrow as two pull out
Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
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)
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