When it comes to the numbers, there are still more unknowns than there are knowns, but the Board of Selectmen last night got an early look at the municipal budget for fiscal year 2014. All indications suggest it’s going to be another tight year. Read the full article → from Southborough selectmen get early look at budget numbers
Government
MWDN: State details recommendations for I495/Rte. 9 interchange
Discussions about how to improve the interchange at Routes 9 and 495 have been ongoing for a while now. Last night the Planning Board got a look at the latest proposals which were developed after an 18-month study by the state. Read the full article → from MWDN: State details recommendations for I495/Rte. 9 interchange
Town census forms arriving in the mail
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently, and this is your reminder to fill it out and send it in. By law the town is required to create a street listing of residents each year to maintain an accurate voting list, among other things. Read the full article → from Town census forms arriving in the mail
The week in government (1/7/13 – 1/11/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/7/13 – 1/11/13)
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Senator Eldridge hosting town hall meetings to discuss budget and legislative priorities
Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents Southborough along with the rest of the Worcester Middlesex District, has planned a series of town hall meetings in neighboring towns to discuss budget and other priorities. All constituents are invited to attend. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge hosting town hall meetings to discuss budget and legislative priorities
The week in government (12/17/12 – 12/21/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/17/12 – 12/21/12)
Gobron previews K-8 school budget
Superintendent Charles Gobron previewed the K-8 school budget at a meeting earlier this week. He didn’t talk numbers – that comes next month – rather he discussed the overarching factors that impact the budgeting process. Gobron said the school district is dealing with some significant fiscal constraints, including the loss of one-time savings and the cost of implementing new state mandates. Read the full article → from Gobron previews K-8 school budget
Southborough conservation administrator honored by Sudbury Valley Trustees
At a meeting earlier this fall, Southborough Conservation Administrator Beth Rosenblum was honored by the Sudbury Valley Trustees for her work both here in Southborough and also in Ashland. Read the full article → from Southborough conservation administrator honored by Sudbury Valley Trustees
Dykema cleared of wrongdoing in GOP complaint
There’s an update this week on a topic that caused much debate here on the blog in the run-up to this year’s election. In September the Massachusetts Republican Party filed a complaint alleging improper corporate contributions were made to the campaign of Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Dykema cleared of wrongdoing in GOP complaint
The week in government (12/10/12 – 12/14/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/10/12 – 12/14/12)
Get ready for the rink!
You may have noticed construction of the community ice skating rink is underway at Woodward School. For the past three winters the Recreation Department has set up a public outdoor rink for recreational skating and ice hockey. Read the full article → from Get ready for the rink!
Cable access group says non-profit status would enable more programming
Members of the Cable Access Committee told selectmen last night they want to form a non-profit entity to manage the public access system in Southborough, and that doing so would open the door to more programming for cable access viewers. Read the full article → from Cable access group says non-profit status would enable more programming
MWDN: Cumberland Farms forgiven by Southborough, now open
You may have noticed the newly-constructed Cumberland Farms on Route 9 just before the interchange with Route 495 is now open. This after the town issued a cease and desist order in September because retaining walls were not built according to the plan. Read the full article → from MWDN: Cumberland Farms forgiven by Southborough, now open