If you’re considering a run for town office, act quick. There is now less than three days to pull papers, and only six days to file them. Read the full article → from Town election: Candidates, act soon
Town election: Candidates, act soon
Government
Planning Board hearing on bylaw next Monday
The Planning Board plans to present one bylaw to Town Meeting this April. But it may not be the one you were expecting. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearing on bylaw next Monday
Rep. Dykema to hold office hour in Southborough this Friday
State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours on Friday, March 20, and she invites Southborough residents to stop by. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hour in Southborough this Friday
Dog licenses expire March 31st
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Read the full article → from Dog licenses expire March 31st
The week in government: Positions on Town Warrant Articles and report on School Start Time
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Positions on Town Warrant Articles and report on School Start Time
Breakneck Hill Cow Fund seeking help to “save the cows”; “future is still uncertain”
According to members, the “Cows future is still uncertain”. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cow Fund seeking help to “save the cows”; “future is still uncertain”
Main Street: Working out parking along the way
On Wednesday night, MassDOT held a public information meeting on Main Street. The public was invited to comment. (And still can.) Read the full article → from Main Street: Working out parking along the way
Videos: Recycling, preserving history, Main Street, Spelling Bee, and fun times at school
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Recycling, preserving history, Main Street, Spelling Bee, and fun times at school
Town Election: Contest brewing for BOS (Updated)
An update on who’s running for office in the annual election. Read the full article → from Town Election: Contest brewing for BOS (Updated)
Public Safety Building project – tours of Fire Station and a model complex
The Town is moving forward on a project to evaluate Police and Fire buildings. Meanwhile, safety chiefs are continuing efforts to explain to the community the need for the project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building project – tours of Fire Station and a model complex
Flags should be back to full mast tonight
Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be raised to the top of the flag pole at sunset today. Read the full article → from Flags should be back to full mast tonight
The week in government: Planning on bylaws and new major development; Public Works on water rates; and MassDOT meeting on Main St
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning on bylaws and new major development; Public Works on water rates; and MassDOT meeting on Main St
Breakneck Hill Cow Fund looks to rally support for “Cows in Peril”; Stewardship Committee claims misunderstanding
According to a public message from the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund, Southborough’s Belties are “in peril.” But the town committee charged with threatening the herd claims there’s a major misunderstanding. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cow Fund looks to rally support for “Cows in Peril”; Stewardship Committee claims misunderstanding
Citizens petition to increase committees’ transparency
Advisory Committee member John Butler has long been an adovocate of transparency in town government. This spring, he’s bringing the cause to Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from Citizens petition to increase committees’ transparency