The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Tuesday night to lend their support to an article at Town Meeting next month that would increase the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five members. While they agreed they wanted to give voters a chance to weigh in on the idea, they didn’t all agree expanding the board is a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen support expanding board to five members
Government
Press release round-up: 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: News from the State House
Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
The Town of Southborough seeks applicants for a part-time [no benefits] position in the Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify a new 3-year contract for the town’s public works employees. It’s a contract Chairman John Rooney characterized as a “tremendously beneficial” one for the town. Read the full article → from Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
The week in government (3/11/13 – 3/15/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/11/13 – 3/15/13)
MWDN: Official says Southborough tax increase likely lower this year
An increase is still an increase, but it looks like things won’t be quite as bad for Southborough taxpayers this year as officials had originally feared. Read the full article → from MWDN: Official says Southborough tax increase likely lower this year
Cost to replace turf at 9-11 Memorial Field estimated at $400-$450K
After ten years of soccer games, lacrosse games, and more, the turf at 9-11 Memorial Field is starting to show its age, and the Southborough Recreation Commission announced yesterday they’ve kicked off a project to replace it. Turns out turf isn’t cheap: the cost to complete the project is expected to range between $400K and $450K. Read the full article → from Cost to replace turf at 9-11 Memorial Field estimated at $400-$450K
The week in government (3/4/13 – 3/8/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/4/13 – 3/8/13)
Vote on zoning changes could be delayed again
Debate on a proposed overhaul to the town’s zoning code has been heating up lately, but it now looks like a vote on the changes may be pushed off until the fall. Read the full article → from Vote on zoning changes could be delayed again
Press release round-up: 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. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: News from the State House
More come out for and against proposed zoning changes
As public hearings on a proposed overhaul of the town’s zoning bylaw continue, more town boards, business leaders, and residents are speaking out both for and against the proposed changes. Read the full article → from More come out for and against proposed zoning changes
The week in government (2/25/13 – 3/1/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/25/13 – 3/1/13)
MWDN: Ex-ZBA chief in Southborough critical of proposed zoning changes
If things go according to plan, voters at a special town meeting in June will consider an overhaul of the town’s zoning code. It’s a rewrite that has been in the works for years, but some are concerned it’s not ready for prime time. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ex-ZBA chief in Southborough critical of proposed zoning changes
The week in government (2/18 – 2/22)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week Read the full article → from The week in government (2/18 – 2/22)