Here are some press releases from our State House representatives. Read the full article → from Roundup of news from the State House
Roundup of news from the State House
Government
Register by Wednesday for special election
The special election is only 3 weeks away. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, the deadline is tomorrow, November 20. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for special election
The week in government (11/18/13 – 11/21/13): Planning Board goals for 2014 and MCAS result reviews
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/18/13 – 11/21/13): Planning Board goals for 2014 and MCAS result reviews
Recreation Commission to end use of 9-11 field
At this week’s Recreation Commission, board members discussed the fate of Southborough’s 9/11 athletic field. The Metrowest Daily News reports that the board voted to recommend closing the field by the end of 2014. Read the full article → from Recreation Commission to end use of 9-11 field
What do you want in your next Police Chief?
The Police Chief Search Committe asked me to share a survey: Who Should Be Our Next Police Chief? Read the full article → from What do you want in your next Police Chief?
Protecting trout and small streams – November 21
The Southborough Conservation Commission is sponsoring a presentation on the human threat to small streams and wildlife. The focus is wild brook trout. Read the full article → from Protecting trout and small streams – November 21
Southborough Police remember passing of Chief Webber
On Southborough Police Department’s facebook page, they reminded residents that yesterday marked the 5 year anniversary of Chief William Webber’s death. Read the full article → from Southborough Police remember passing of Chief Webber
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day 2013
Southborough honored Veterans Day at the town’s All Wars Memorial with speeches, prayers, remembrances and musical tribute. Special recognition was made of the 45th anniversary of Robert R. Foley, Jr.’s death in Vietnam. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Veterans Day 2013
The week in government (11/12/13-11/15/17)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/12/13-11/15/17)
Board of Health drafting Medical Marijuana regulations – meeting November 13 (Updated)
The Board of Health is taking a look at medical marijuana. But this time, the focus isn’t zoning, it’s regulating. A meeting to discuss the draft regulations will be held this coming Wednesday.
Read the full article → from Board of Health drafting Medical Marijuana regulations – meeting November 13 (Updated)
Interim Police Chief appointed to start this month
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to appoint Jeffrey Roy as interim chief to the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Interim Police Chief appointed to start this month
Single property tax rate upheld
The business community got the answer it was hoping for at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. In front of a room filled with local business owners and representatives, Selectmen unanimously voted to uphold the town’s single property tax rate. Read the full article → from Single property tax rate upheld
Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, November 7, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff in honor of S/Sgt Brett Carnathan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, November 7, 2013
Planning Board discusses town Working Groups
The Planning Board discussed the working groups already in process of being formed. They clarified their compliance with open meeting laws. Read the full article → from Planning Board discusses town Working Groups