A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/10/14-3/16/14): Interview for Library Director, BOS on Town Meeting and articles, Advisory on school budgets, vote on hiring Superintendent, and school calendar update
Government
River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday
Yesterday, the town announced that the Route 85 River Street bridge will be limited to one direction at a time starting March 10. To accomodate the two way traffic, a temporary light will be in place. Read the full article → from River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday
BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS
Board of Health Chair, Louis Fazen, III, has filed papers for the 2 year Board of Selectmen seat. And The Metrowest Daily News covered this week’s BOH meeting. Read the full article → from BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS
Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Licenses for the current year expire at the end of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one. Read the full article → from Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet
The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)
DPW plowing incident: The incriminating video, public statement from town, and reports of DPW head’s involvement (Updated)
The Town Administrator and Southborough Police Department have released information related to what I’m calling Plowgate. (How can you not?) Read the full article → from DPW plowing incident: The incriminating video, public statement from town, and reports of DPW head’s involvement (Updated)
Weekend at a glance: The Bee, magic for kids, democratic caucus and pancakes
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: The Bee, magic for kids, democratic caucus and pancakes
Southborough Access Media: Increased programming and call for help
The new director of Southborough Access Media has already increased and improved programming. Now she is seeking help to expand on that. Read the full article → from Southborough Access Media: Increased programming and call for help
New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10
This morning, the MBTA announced the new Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail schedule. Read the full article → from New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10
Another roundup of MWDN town government news: Candidate for superintendent, 2nd race for BOS seat, and DPW discipline “forthcoming”
Our little town has been keeping The Metrowest Daily News busy. There are three more stories about town departments and boards from the paper just this morning. Read the full article → from Another roundup of MWDN town government news: Candidate for superintendent, 2nd race for BOS seat, and DPW discipline “forthcoming”
K-8 schools: $18M budget, enrollment exceeds expectations, and public forums with budget Q&A (Updated)
Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron is inviting district residents to K-8 school budget forums. Read the full article → from K-8 schools: $18M budget, enrollment exceeds expectations, and public forums with budget Q&A (Updated)
Roundup of MWDN town government news: Open Space concerns on Deerfoot, continued debate on Barn Hollow, and “installation” of the new chief
I just can’t get to everything. So, it’s a good thing that The Metrowest Daily News has a reporter that covers some of the town meetings I miss. Read the full article → from Roundup of MWDN town government news: Open Space concerns on Deerfoot, continued debate on Barn Hollow, and “installation” of the new chief
Why flags are at half staff: Wednesday, February 26
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army Private Miguel A. Verdejo. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Wednesday, February 26
MassHousing approved Park Central application; 40B project will proceed to ZBA hearings
The Zoning Board of Appeals will have to begin hearings on the proposed Park Central 40B project soon. Read the full article → from MassHousing approved Park Central application; 40B project will proceed to ZBA hearings