Town boards are concerned by a study that casts Southborough’s as an uncompetitive employer. As a result, they may ask voters to raise personnel salary ranges. Read the full article → from Southborough re-examining town employee compensation
Government
Get your nomination papers – 11 seats up for grabs
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process has already begun. So, go get your papers! Read the full article → from Get your nomination papers – 11 seats up for grabs
The Southborough Library looks forward: Legislative breakfast, Strategic Planning, and new image
There are a few news items out of the Southborough Library worth sharing. Read the full article → from The Southborough Library looks forward: Legislative breakfast, Strategic Planning, and new image
“Shop” online for gas, electrical, and plumbing permits
Applying for permits in Southborough just got easier. Read the full article → from “Shop” online for gas, electrical, and plumbing permits
The week in government (2/9-2/15/15): Update on Affordable Housing Plan; Kindergroup Study Update
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/9-2/15/15): Update on Affordable Housing Plan; Kindergroup Study Update
telegram: Southborough to pay Northborough $1.7 million for ARHS construction dispute (Updated)
Some of you may not know about a legal battle between Southborough and Northborough over the high school construction costs. “Others may wonder, whatever happened with that?”
Telegram.com reports that the long running dispute has finally been resolved. Read the full article → from telegram: Southborough to pay Northborough $1.7 million for ARHS construction dispute (Updated)
911 field’s fate uncertain; may return to ATM
Last April, voters at Town Meeting overwhelmingly supported an effort to pursue efforts to re-turf 9-11 field. This month, Town Officials learned that before the effort can move forward, it may have to go back. Read the full article → from 911 field’s fate uncertain; may return to ATM
Public Safety building project – committee appointed and virtual tour of police station
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 – committee appointed and virtual tour of police station
Scholarship Committee “desperate” for help
This month, Southborough begin filling out applications for town scholarships. Meanwhile, the committee responsible for granting them publicly announced they are under-resourced. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee “desperate” for help
Selectmen thank retiring Town Clerk; will we see him again soon?
Last night, the Board of Selectmen thanked Town Clerk Paul Berry for his more than 45 years of service. One selectmen previewed that this might not be the end of his public service to the Town. Read the full article → from Selectmen thank retiring Town Clerk; will we see him again soon?
The week in government: BOS to appoint Public Safety Committee
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS to appoint Public Safety Committee
Help dedicate (parts of) Algonquin to those “who have made extraordinary contributions”
The Board of Selectmen need three residents to volunteer for the Naming Subcommittee for ARHS. Read the full article → from Help dedicate (parts of) Algonquin to those “who have made extraordinary contributions”
Tonight’s MassDOT Main Street meeting postponed
I just got word that the Main Street meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed. Read the full article → from Tonight’s MassDOT Main Street meeting postponed
The week in government: MassDOT information meeting on Main Street and “400 and Rising” presentation (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: MassDOT information meeting on Main Street and “400 and Rising” presentation (Updated)