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
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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
Town employee layoff: Media and Advisory members question if voters were deceived
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
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