There has been much discussion on this blog over the past few days about a proposal to create an enterprise fund for the Transfer Station. Now town officials say they will likely move to postpone a vote on the fund at Town Meeting on Monday. Read the full article → from Selectmen may move to postpone Town Meeting vote on controversial Transfer Station fund
Government
Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting
On the warrant: Fingerprinting door-to-door solicitors (Article 24)
As we continue our look at the issues Town Meeting will consider when it convenes next week, today we’ll talk about an article you won’t get to vote on. Read the full article → from On the warrant: Fingerprinting door-to-door solicitors (Article 24)
On the warrant: Enterprise fund for the Transfer Station (Article 23)
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney has made no secret of the fact he believes the Transfer Station should be a self-funding operation. This year he hopes Town Meeting voters will take a step toward getting it there. Read the full article → from On the warrant: Enterprise fund for the Transfer Station (Article 23)
Moderator hopes to wrap up Town Meeting in one night
It’s not uncommon for Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting to stretch into a second or even third night as voters consider budgets, bylaw changes, and more. But this year, Town Moderator David Coombs said things might be different. Read the full article → from Moderator hopes to wrap up Town Meeting in one night
On the warrant: A new ambulance, police cars, and DPW equipment (Article 11)
Today we continue our look at the questions voters will tackle at Town Meeting next week with a rundown of the various capital requests. Read the full article → from On the warrant: A new ambulance, police cars, and DPW equipment (Article 11)
Southborough Democrats elect delegates
Last month, Democrats in Southborough met to elect delegates to the state convention in June. Here’s more from the Southborough Democratic Town Committee. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats elect delegates
On the warrant: Giving the town administrator more authority, expanding the Board of Selectmen (Articles 7-9)
Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting gets underway one week from today. (You’ll be there, right? Right?). To help you with your vote, this week we’ll be taking a look at some of the articles that appear on the warrant this year. I’ll share what information I have, but I encourage you to ask questions and share your opinions in the comments below. First up is a series of articles that aims to change aspects of our town government. Read the full article → from On the warrant: Giving the town administrator more authority, expanding the Board of Selectmen (Articles 7-9)
The week in government (4/1/13 – 4/5/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/1/13 – 4/5/13)
Need a babysitter for Town Meeting?
Town Meeting will be held on Monday, April 8 starting at 7:00 pm. If you haven’t yet lined up a babysitter for the evening, the Recreation Department is here to help you out. Read the full article → from Need a babysitter for Town Meeting?
MWDN: Sides begin compromise on controversial Southborough zoning measure
A subcommittee created by the Planning Board in an effort to find middle ground on a controversial zoning proposal, met for the first time last night. An account in today’s Metrowest Daily News suggests some progress was made. Read the full article → from MWDN: Sides begin compromise on controversial Southborough zoning measure
Do you know when Town Meeting is?
Southborough’s Annual Town meeting is less than two weeks away. If it’s not marked on your family calendar yet, now is the time to add it in and start making arrangements to be there. Read the full article → from Do you know when Town Meeting is?
Selectmen ratify new three-year contract for police officers
The Board of Selectmen announced at their meeting last night they have reached a “fair and equitable” agreement with the police union on a new 3-year contract. The agreement marks the end of negotiations on the second of four municipal contracts set to expire later this year. Read the full article → from Selectmen ratify new three-year contract for police officers
Only one contested race this year
The deadline for filing nomination papers to run for town office has come and gone. The good news is there is a candidate for each available spot. The not-so-good news is there is only one contested race this year. Read the full article → from Only one contested race this year