A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/22/13-7/26/13) Library Trustees, Housing Authority and ZBA
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Excessive Heat Warning: Take it seriously
The Southborough Emergency Management Agency has asked me to remind you to take this heat seriously Read the full article → from Excessive Heat Warning: Take it seriously
Preview of October’s Special Town Meeting

Mark your calendars for Southborough’s Tuesday, October 7th. Here’s a preview of items expected to be up for a vote. Read the full article → from Preview of October’s Special Town Meeting
Should you run the sprinkler today?

Once again, Selectmen voted this summer to put a voluntary water ban in place for Southborough. Read the full article → from Should you run the sprinkler today?
Will you be contacted in a town emergency? Maybe not, if you don’t take action (UPDATED)

The town is looking for your help to make sure they can contact all residents and businesses in an emergency. Read the full article → from Will you be contacted in a town emergency? Maybe not, if you don’t take action (UPDATED)
The week in government (dates): Public hearing on 40B and Zoning Bylaw Update
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. (Now with agenda highlights.) Read the full article → from The week in government (dates): Public hearing on 40B and Zoning Bylaw Update
Deadlines loom on Southborough town Planning positions, while ZBA vacancies filled
If you are interested in applying for either the position of Town Planner or to be appointed as temporary Planning Board member, time is running out. Read the full article → from Deadlines loom on Southborough town Planning positions, while ZBA vacancies filled
Selectmen accept Chief Moran’s “well deserved” retirement
Selectmen officially accepted the police chief’s retirement notice. They praised Chief Moran for her great service to the town. Read the full article → from Selectmen accept Chief Moran’s “well deserved” retirement
Letter to Editor: alternate tax rate proposal
Resident Carl Guyer has requested the opportunity to share his proposed alternative tax plan with Southborough residents. This is a plan that he previously submitted to the Board of Selectmen and was in process of submitting to the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from Letter to Editor: alternate tax rate proposal
The week in government (7/8/13 – 7/12/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/8/13 – 7/12/13)
The week in government (7/1/13 – 7/5/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/1/13 – 7/5/13)
Green light for CodeRed: New emergency system implemented today

The town’s emergency communications system has been down since Hurricane Sandy. A new system was implemented this weekend. Read the full article → from Green light for CodeRed: New emergency system implemented today
MWDN: 40B on Oak Hill Rd may begin construction this summer
Metrowest Daily News reports that Developer Robert Heavey hopes to begin construction on the Woodland Meadow 40B project soon. Read the full article → from MWDN: 40B on Oak Hill Rd may begin construction this summer
Press release round-up: Recent news from the State House

Our state representatives, Carolyn Dykema in the House and Jamie Eldridge in the Senate, have sent out a number of press releases over the past few weeks to update constituents on the goings-on in Boston. Here’s a round-up of their latest announcements. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: Recent news from the State House