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
Government
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
Southborough lifts outdoor activity ban
The ladybugs and stink bugs are out in force this week, but for most in Massachusetts the mosquitoes no longer are, and that has led the Southborough Board of Health to lift the outdoor activity ban they imposed back in September. Read the full article → from Southborough lifts outdoor activity ban
The week in government (10/15/12 – 10/19/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/15/12 – 10/19/12)
New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
Students at Woodward were welcomed back to school this year with an unexpected update to their playground. Two new half-court basketball courts, sporting developmentally-appropriate basketball hoops, were installed before the start of the school year. Read the full article → from New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Southborough residents will soon have another option for their beer and wine needs. The Board of Selectmen earlier this month unanimously approved a liquor license for Sperry’s Country Market which will set up shop on Route 9 westbound at Middle Road in the other half of the building currently occupied by Red Barn Coffee. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
Incumbent state senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and challenger Dean Cavaretta (R-Stow) will face off in a series of seven debates, with the first taking place tonight in Devens. The two are vying to represent the Middlesex and Worcester District, which encompasses 14 communities including Southborough. Read the full article → from Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
Light red? Dusty rose? Just what color is the transfer station sticker?
DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan has a sense of humor. With the hullabaloo about her choice of color for Transfer Station stickers this year – pink for those of you who don’t know – she decided to have a little fun. Read the full article → from Light red? Dusty rose? Just what color is the transfer station sticker?
MWDN: Dykema, Lamb disagree on small business
The Metrowest Daily News talked with the two candidates who will be vying for your vote in the 8th Middlesex District about their views on small business. As you might imagine in what has been a contentious race, there wasn’t much common ground. Read the full article → from MWDN: Dykema, Lamb disagree on small business
MWDN: Mark Purple and Southborough officials talk budget process
Soon-to-be Town Administrator Mark Purple doesn’t officially start work in Southborough until October 18, but he’s already gearing up for the upcoming budget season. Purple met with the Town Manager Ad Hoc Committee last week to talk about what his role will be in preparing budgets. Read the full article → from MWDN: Mark Purple and Southborough officials talk budget process
The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
Voters may get a second chance to expand the Board of Selectmen
When voters considered the proposal to move to a town manager style of government at Town Meeting last spring, the reaction was decidedly mixed. When the measure ultimately failed, the proposal to expand the Board of Selectmen from three to five members failed along with it. But it looks like voters may get another chance to consider that change. Read the full article → from Voters may get a second chance to expand the Board of Selectmen
Finance director warns of another tough budget year
With less free cash on hand this year, and without some of the one-time money the town has used to fund budgets in the past, Southborough Finance Director Brian Ballantine told selectmen last week there’s little chance of avoiding a tax increase next year. Read the full article → from Finance director warns of another tough budget year