According to Southborough Wicked Local, Selectman John Rooney is continuing to investigate the recent layoff of the Town’s Cemetery Supervisor. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectman files files public record request on DPW layoff
Government
The week in government (5/19-5/25/14): Main Street Working Group to focus from intersection East; Advisory on DPW budget
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/19-5/25/14): Main Street Working Group to focus from intersection East; Advisory on DPW budget
BOS: New chair; exploring layoff resolution; potential Special Town Meeting
The newly expanded Board of Selectmen convened last night. They addressed plans for moving forward and public concerns over a recent employee layoff. Read the full article → from BOS: New chair; exploring layoff resolution; potential Special Town Meeting
Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, May 15
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly May 15th in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, May 15
Letter: Selectmen respond to concerns over cemetery supervisor layoff (Updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Selectmen respond to concerns over cemetery supervisor layoff (Updated)
Election Results: 3 candidates re-elected, one return and one switch (Updated)
The results are in from today’s annual election. Read the full article → from Election Results: 3 candidates re-elected, one return and one switch (Updated)
The week in government (5/12-5/18/14): Main St – Fay to Rte. 85; Historic District; cemetery layoff/resolution (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/12-5/18/14): Main St – Fay to Rte. 85; Historic District; cemetery layoff/resolution (Updated)
Roundup of election related news: Special education and 40B Safe Harbor filing
The Metrowest Daily News/Southborough Wicked Local covered two stories related to last week’s Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Roundup of election related news: Special education and 40B Safe Harbor filing
Vote on Monday
The signs are everywhere you go, but you may not realize how close the date is. In case it’s not on your calendar, make a note to vote in the Town Election this Monday, May 12th.
This year, there is a race for 5 contested seats on two different boards. To make it easier, I’ve compiled the information you need to be prepared. Read the full article → from Vote on Monday
Quick note on endorsement comments
The only way to see the list of recent comments made endorsing candidates is by checking the Recent Comments page. (They aren’t showing up in the sidebar list of recent comments.) Read the full article → from Quick note on endorsement comments
Candidates’ Night: Video, School Committee highlights, and SWL coverage of BOS candidates (Updated)
Last night, candidates for contested positions in the May 12th town election made their cases to voters at the library’s annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night: Video, School Committee highlights, and SWL coverage of BOS candidates (Updated)
Save the Trees: Info on beetle infestations – May 15
Concerned by tree loss due to beetle infestation, the Southborough Conservation Commission is sponsoring community education on the topic. They are looking for help to save our hardwood trees. Read the full article → from Save the Trees: Info on beetle infestations – May 15
Reminder – Candidates’ Night tonight
I’m taking some personal time today. But I’m re-running my Candidates’ Night post as a reminder. Read the full article → from Reminder – Candidates’ Night tonight
The week in government (5/5-5/11/14): Main St Design Working Group’s first meeting is tonight
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/5-5/11/14): Main St Design Working Group’s first meeting is tonight