Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff on Tuesday in honor of U.S. Navy Officer Nathan V. Nissay. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: January 21, 2014
Why flags are at half staff: January 21, 2014
Government
Selectmen appoint new chief: Woonsocket Captain Kenneth Paulhus
The Board of Selectman had what Chair Dan Kolenda described as a “tough but good problem to have” last night. They cast their votes for one of the three “very qualified candidates” for Southborough Police Chief. In a 2-1 vote, Captain Kenneth Paulhus of Woonsocket got the nod. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint new chief: Woonsocket Captain Kenneth Paulhus
Stay tuned on Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Consider the ReStore donation center flyer in this month’s water bill a preview of things to come. Read the full article → from Stay tuned on Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Bridge Street bridge repairs underway – at night
Bridge repairs are taking place at night. The town lobbied for expedited work but can’t dictate hours. Read the full article → from Bridge Street bridge repairs underway – at night
BOS to select new police chief Thursday night (Updated)
Last night, selectmen interviewed the final three candidates for Southborough Police Chief. They announced their intention to cast their votes on Thursday night. Read the full article → from BOS to select new police chief Thursday night (Updated)
The week in government (1/13/14-1/19/14): Police chief candidate interviews and Advisory discusses reporting of big chiefs and recommends changes to mitigation fund process
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/13/14-1/19/14): Police chief candidate interviews and Advisory discusses reporting of big chiefs and recommends changes to mitigation fund process
Why flags will be at half staff: January 11, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff on Saturday in honor of SPC Ryan A. Goldie, U.S. Army. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: January 11, 2014
New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
At Monday’s Planning Board meeting, members discussed their intended warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting in April. They hope to include two zoning bylaw revisions: Medical Marijuana zoning (tabled from fall) and Site Plan Review bylaws. Read the full article → from New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
The MBTA announced it’s new schedule to begin this month. Is it an improvement for Southborough? Read the full article → from Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Here are some stories the Metrowest Daily News covered this week that I haven’t gotten to yet. Read the full article → from News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Get your nomination papers next week
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process begins next week. Read the full article → from Get your nomination papers next week
Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
Monday night, the Planning Board discussed the developer’s new proposal. The only real consensus in the room was that it needed more work. Read the full article → from Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
The holidays were giving this year. Let’s not stop there
Youth and Family Services’ Director Laurie Sugarman-Whittier shares how the Holiday Giving Program did this year. Read the full article → from The holidays were giving this year. Let’s not stop there
MWDN: BOS’ 2014 priorities include study on new police and fire building
The Board of Selectmen met on Thursday to set goals for 2014. Read the full article → from MWDN: BOS’ 2014 priorities include study on new police and fire building