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
Government
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
Why flags are at half staff: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and were injured during the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting Wednesday night
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting Wednesday night
The week in government (4/14-4/20/14): Town Meeting and prep
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/14-4/20/14): Town Meeting and prep
Gulbankian Farms: Meet the family and read the petition
As you probably know by now, one of the Warrant Articles up for vote at Wednesday’s Town Meeting is the rezoning of the Gulbankian property at 40 Mount Vickery Road. (If you aren’t aware or need a refresher on this zoning issue, click here for past coverage.)
In preparation for the vote, the family has produced a following video to let voters know who they are. Read the full article → from Gulbankian Farms: Meet the family and read the petition
David Parry: A Locally-Funded Plan for Southborough Town Center (Updated)
David Parry has submitted his outline of a possible local plan to replace the “state plan” for the Main Street Reconstruction Project.
Parry is the leader of the citizen’s petition initiative to form and fund a committee, through Town Meeting, to review the Main Street reconstruction project. In an effort to help people communicate about this project in advance (rather than hearing his case for the first time on Town Meeting floor) I’ve put up a page with his text and visuals. Read the full article → from David Parry: A Locally-Funded Plan for Southborough Town Center (Updated)
Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
With the Annual Town Meeting quickly approaching, I posted a new page under the menu “Town Meeting & Election”. You can check the guide for easy reference to the warrant, a list of scheduled articles, and links to related stories.
Also, an update on some of the Warrant Articles scheduled for vote. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
Election news: Candidate withdraws and new election page with positions
This year, there is a race for 5 contested seats on two different boards. To help voters make their decision, I asked each candidate to fill out a position paper.
On this front, there is some breaking news. Yesterday, candidate Lisa Cappello announced that she is withdrawing from the race. Read the full article → from Election news: Candidate withdraws and new election page with positions