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
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
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
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
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
The Town’s published budget recommendation includes a preview of twelve warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
The Town has published a draft of the FY16 budget with a recommended $1.85 million increase. According to Town Administrator Mark Purple, the budget calls for an average tax bill increase of 2.87%. Read the full article → from Town Budget preview
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Street acceptance hearings for Metcalf and Thayer lanes
This month is the deadline to run for office in Southborough’s annual election. To help you decide, here’s a preview of who you may be seeing on the ballot this May. Read the full article → from Town Election: Papers pulled; possible contest for Town Clerk between Boland and Hegarty
The onslaught of snow and arctic temperatures has undoubtedly hit public works the hardest this year. But commuters have to be a close second. Read the full article → from Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
MassDOT has rescheduled its informational meeting on the Main Street reconstruction project. Read the full article → from MassDOT meeting on Main St project – March 11
The Recreation Department informed selectmen that town fields are “tapped out” for youth sports. The department head asked for relief that would allow her to make more use of the fields the town has. Read the full article → from Recreation sheds a light on town’s field constraints
The Chair of Southborough’s Economic Development Committee found himself in an enviable position a few weeks ago. When David McCay presented his budge to the Board of Selectmen, they told him to consider asking for more. Read the full article → from EDC responding to BOS advice to request bigger investment in economic development
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Vote on Affordable Housing plan and Lights for baseball at Mooney Field