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
Government
The week in government (12/16/13-12/20/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/16/13-12/20/13)
MWDN: Lt. James back in running for Police Chief, recruitment consultant quits
The Metrowest Daily News is reporting that the police chief recruitment consultant quit after search committee voted to allow candidate to be included in assessment testing. Read the full article → from MWDN: Lt. James back in running for Police Chief, recruitment consultant quits
Southborough Election results for 5th District race – Why didn’t you vote?
If you haven’t made up your mind yet, you are running out of time. Tomorrow is the Special 5th District Election. Remember to vote. Read the full article → from Southborough Election results for 5th District race – Why didn’t you vote?
Southborough Library Director: Losing, seeking and a farewell
Southborough Library Director Jane Cain will be leaving us at the end of December. Read the full article → from Southborough Library Director: Losing, seeking and a farewell
Reminder to vote on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 (Updated)
If you haven’t made up your mind yet, you are running out of time. Tomorrow is the Special 5th District Election. Remember to vote. Read the full article → from Reminder to vote on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 (Updated)
The week in government (12/9/13-12/13/13) – (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/9/13-12/13/13) – (Updated)
Why flags are at half staff: December 6-9, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Nelson Mandela and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 6-9, 2013
MWDN: Gulbankians lawyer claims Southborough’s ticketing process illegal
As reported in August, the Gulbankian family is appealing the $126,000 fine levied against the property owners. Recently, family’s attorney has amended their appeal with an additional claim. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians lawyer claims Southborough’s ticketing process illegal
Board of Selectmen struggle with funding retiree liabilities (Updated)
On Tuesday night, selectmen spoke with a consultant about the harsh reality of Southborough’s retiree liabilities. We have a liability of over $28,785,000 estimated to grow annually by $1,465,000+. The only funding set aside is $50,000. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen struggle with funding retiree liabilities (Updated)
Public Access channels looking to make use of funds and expand Southborough programming
Whatever your interest, Southborough Access Media could provide the perfect opportunity. Read the full article → from Public Access channels looking to make use of funds and expand Southborough programming
The week in government (12/2/13-12/6/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/2/13-12/6/13)
Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and the Gobble Wobble
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and the Gobble Wobble
Why flags will be at half staff: November 22, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of President John F. Kennedy. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: November 22, 2013