Neary 83% of registered voters in town cast a ballot in yesterday’s election, and from national to state to local races, most of those votes went to incumbents. On his way to reelection, President Barack Obama narrowly beat out Governor Mitt Romney in Southborough by a margin of 50% to 48%. Obama won Southborough Precincts Read the full article → from Incumbents rule in Southborough: Voters help send Obama, Eldridge, and Dykema back to office
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The results are in: Southborough backs Obama, Brown, Dykema
Nearly 83% of Southborough voters hit the polls today and by a slim margin backed President Barack Obama. By a wider margin, the Southborough electorate favored Scott Brown in the Senate race, and incumbent Carolyn Dykema in what was a heated battle for representative of the 8th Middlesex District. Read the full article → from The results are in: Southborough backs Obama, Brown, Dykema
MWDN: Southborough zoning changes shelved until summer
I can’t say I’m surprised to hear this news out of last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough zoning changes shelved until summer
The polls are open: Time to make your choice
It’s been a long (really long) election season, but today is the day that counts. Polls in Southborough are open, and will remain so until 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from The polls are open: Time to make your choice
What you need to know for election day
Have you heard? There’s an election on Tuesday. Polls in Southborough (and everywhere else) will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Here’s some info to help you get out the vote. Read the full article → from What you need to know for election day
MWDN: Police chief and Southborough can’t agree on three-year deal
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
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