A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/06/13 – 1/10/13): Kindergarten tuition increase and Barn Hollow open space
Government
Should Southborough implement a local meals tax (like surrounding towns)?
At their December 17th meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed the possibility of a meals tax. It’s not something currently scheduled for a vote, just something they may consider in future. Read the full article → from Should Southborough implement a local meals tax (like surrounding towns)?
Don’t forget to fill in the town census
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is your friendly reminder to fill it out and send it in. By law the town is required to create a street listing of residents each year to maintain an accurate voting list, among other things. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to fill in the town census
MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the compromise for the disputed open space isn’t proceeding as proposed last fall. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
Southborough Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are cancelled this week. Read the full article → from Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
Why flags will be at half staff: January 2, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of US Marine Corps Sergeant Daniel M. Vasselian of Abington. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: January 2, 2014
2013 in review: story countdown
I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown
What’s open and closed over New Year’s
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the New Year’s holiday. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over New Year’s
Roundup of Town news: Conservation Commissioner needed, stellar review for TA, new facilities manager and public access funding
Here are some stories out of Town Hall over the past couple weeks. Read the full article → from Roundup of Town news: Conservation Commissioner needed, stellar review for TA, new facilities manager and public access funding
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
The week in government (12/23/13-12/27/13): A brief public BOS meeting
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/23/13-12/27/13): A brief public BOS meeting
Why flags are at half staff: Monday, December 23
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today through sunset in honor of Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Rodriguez. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Monday, December 23
Why flags were at half staff: Thursday, December 19, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the state were flying at half staff yesterday in honor of U. S. Army Specialist Daniel R. Eckstein. Read the full article → from Why flags were at half staff: Thursday, December 19, 2013
Guest post – All Economies are Local: A Better Jobs and Growth Strategy for Towns and Cities
Southborough’s Economic Development Team member, Chris Robbins, shares his vision for how towns can improve their economies. Read the full article → from Guest post – All Economies are Local: A Better Jobs and Growth Strategy for Towns and Cities