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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)
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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)
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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
The week in government (12/3/12 – 12/7/12)
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MWDN: Southborough likely to grant Gulbankians time to complete work
The Metrowest Daily News reports today the Zoning Board of Appeals appears inclined to grant the Gulbankian family more time to make improvements to their property that were ordered by the board in 2011 after complaints from neighbors and a lengthy hearing process. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough likely to grant Gulbankians time to complete work
MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
Taxes are going up this year, but not by as much as they have in the previous two years. Earlier this month, the Board of Selectmen approved a tax rate of $16.54. Read the full article → from MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
The week in government
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