For the past several months, the Board of Selectmen and Police Chief Jane Moran have been negotiating in executive session on a new contract for the chief. The Metrowest Daily News reported this weekend, they were unable to reach agreement on a 3-year contract – the norm for most town department heads – and instead laid out a 1-year deal. Read the full article → from MWDN: Police chief and Southborough can’t agree on three-year deal
Government
The week in government (11/5/12 – 11/9/12) – UPDATED
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/5/12 – 11/9/12) – UPDATED
Political round-up: The week in press releases
Here are all the political press releases that made it to my inbox this week. The election is 4 days away and counting. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Selectman: Emergency responders showed “unparalleled commitment” to residents
It will be no surprise to hear Hurricane Sandy has kept Southborough emergency responders, town employees, and volunteers busy: from the preparations last week, to storm response on Monday, and now to the aftermath and clean up. Read the full article → from Selectman: Emergency responders showed “unparalleled commitment” to residents
Rooney: National Grid understaffed for storm response; Halloween will not be canceled
In a statement released just a short time ago, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney said National Grid is still assessing damage for many of those who remain without power tonight. While Rooney commended National Grid for improvements made after storms a year ago, he said the utility appears to be suffering from “an utter lack of manpower” in its response to Hurricane Sandy. Read the full article → from Rooney: National Grid understaffed for storm response; Halloween will not be canceled
The week in government (10/29/12 – 11/2/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/29/12 – 11/2/12)
Southborough officials gearing up for Hurricane Sandy
With Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall some 600 miles away, you might be tempted to dismiss this storm, but Southborough officials say that would be a mistake. Here’s the latest update from Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney on what forecasters expect and how the town is getting ready. I, along with Read the full article → from Southborough officials gearing up for Hurricane Sandy
Southborough officials urge residents to be prepared for a “major impact” from Hurricane Sandy
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney issued a statement on Friday night urging residents to take the threat of Hurricane Sandy seriously. While the path of the storm is still uncertain, Rooney said the town should be ready for a major impact. Read the full article → from Southborough officials urge residents to be prepared for a “major impact” from Hurricane Sandy
Political round-up: The week in press releases
Here are all the political press releases that made it to my inbox this week. The election is 11 days away and counting. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Southborough’s new town administrator gets down to work
He’s only been on the job for three days, but Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney reported last night Southborough’s new Town Administrator Mark Purple is already getting down to work. Read the full article → from Southborough’s new town administrator gets down to work
The week in government (10/22/12 – 10/26/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/22/12 – 10/26/12)
MWDN: Future of Gulbankian machine shop in limbo in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News has an update today on the ongoing saga involving the Gulbankian family and the businesses they operate on their Mt. Vickery Road property. It’s a case many of you have been following with interest. Read the full article → from MWDN: Future of Gulbankian machine shop in limbo in Southborough
Globe: Sex offender case rekindles debate on bans
When Southborough police acknowledged they made a mistake in allowing a registered Level 2 sex offender to live in close proximity to a preschool despite a town bylaw prohibiting it, it made news beyond the borders of our town. Today the Boston Globe takes a look a the case and the larger debate about whether residency restrictions are constitutional and whether they even work. Read the full article → from Globe: Sex offender case rekindles debate on bans
Marty Lamb to hold campaign event in Southborough on Wednesday
Republican Marty Lamb, who is challenging Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) to represent the 8th Middlesex District, will hold a campaign event at Owen O’Leary’s in Southborough tomorrow evening. Read the full article → from Marty Lamb to hold campaign event in Southborough on Wednesday