On Saturday, a new Southborough Wicked Local report cleared up misconceptions about how town employee Bridget Gilleney-DeCenzo was informed that her job was being eliminated. But it is also raising new questions about whether town administrators intentionally misled the Advisory Committee and town voters. Read the full article → from Town employee layoff: Media and Advisory members question if voters were deceived
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What are your election issues?
When you head to the ballot in 10 days, what issues will be on your mind? Read the full article → from What are your election issues?
Working Group appointed to find consensus on Main Street
Last night, selectmen followed through on their promise to appoint a short term Main Street Design Working Group. Read the full article → from Working Group appointed to find consensus on Main Street
The week in government (4/28 – 5/4/14): Appoint Main St Working Group members
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. This Tuesday, the BOS plan to follow through on their promise to appoint a working group to review the Main Street reconstruction project and try to address resident concerns. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/28 – 5/4/14): Appoint Main St Working Group members
Roundup of SWL news: Campaign ethics, last minute delay on Park Central hearing, Primate Center cited and report rescinded
Here are some recent Southborough Wicked Local stories about town news. Read the full article → from Roundup of SWL news: Campaign ethics, last minute delay on Park Central hearing, Primate Center cited and report rescinded
Hydrant flushing in Southborough next week – plan for some brown tap water
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in Southborough next week – plan for some brown tap water
Roundup of State House news: Domestic violence legislation, support for military and veterans, call for justice reforms, conservation bills and more
Press releases from our State Senator and Representative that I’ve been piling up. Read the full article → from Roundup of State House news: Domestic violence legislation, support for military and veterans, call for justice reforms, conservation bills and more
Refresher on town’s assessment project to update property records
Now that the town is looking towards the north side of town, some residents who missed the original story on assessments are concerned by recent letters they received. So, I’m re-running Principal Assessor Paul Cibelli’s comment below to help clarify what’s happening. Read the full article → from Refresher on town’s assessment project to update property records
Candidates’ Night – May 7
Library Trustees have issued their public invitation to the annual town Candidate’s Night. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night – May 7
The week in government (4/23-4/-27/14): Park Central 40B and Mooney field lights
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/23-4/-27/14): Park Central 40B and Mooney field lights
Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
Last night voters wrapped up 2014 Annual Town Meeting business. It’s not a surprise that emotions were running high on the night that several citizen petitions were addressed. Still, which articles sparked controversy may be a surprise to some of you. Read the full article → from Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Officer Dennis O. Simmonds, Boston Police Department. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Town Meeting had an estimated over 400 in attendance last night. (No official count yet.) Voters easily approved most articles addressed, including a controversial open space acceptance.
13 Articles still need to be addressed at the continued meeting, beginning 7:30 pm tonight at the Trottier Middle School auditorium. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Roundup of town politics in SWL: Candidate deception, Police Chief politics, and Warrant Article on appointing chiefs
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of town politics in SWL: Candidate deception, Police Chief politics, and Warrant Article on appointing chiefs