I couldn’t attend the Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday night (and it sadly was not broadcast live), but the Metrowest Daily News was there and reports selectmen decided to defer their vote on whether to support the school budgets this year. The sticking point is apparently MCAS scores. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen hold off vote on school budgets
Government
Romney takes Southborough by a landslide
Southborough Republicans were unequivocal in their decision on who they’d like to see lead the party into November. Voters in the relatively low-turnout election overwhelmingly chose Massachusetts native son Mitt Romney. Read the full article → from Romney takes Southborough by a landslide
Southborough: Red, blue, or otherwise?
It’s primary day, and let’s face it, the Republicans are the ones having all the fun (if you want to call it that), and with native son Mitt Romney on the ballot, local officials predict a decent turnout in today’s election. Read the full article → from Southborough: Red, blue, or otherwise?
MWDN: Southborough commission’s reserve account getting low
For the past several years, the Conservation Commission has been subsidizing its annual budget with funds from its reserve account, but members told the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee last month that practice may be coming to an end because funds are running low. Apparently, that was by design. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough commission’s reserve account getting low
The Presidential Primary is tomorrow – here’s where to vote
Tomorrow is Super Tuesday, and voters in Southborough and across the state will head to the polls to take part in the 2012 Presidential Primary election. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from The Presidential Primary is tomorrow – here’s where to vote
The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
It looks a return to the old Capasso Farms is not in the cards, at least not now. The Metrowest Daily News is reporting the Capasso family will ask the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight to withdraw without prejudice its application for a variance. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
Gobron defends school performance
The schools took center stage at a marathon 4-hour Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee meeting last night. During a discussion of the K-8 school budget, Superintendent Charles Gobron defended the district’s performance in the face of recent concerns about MCAS scores. Read the full article → from Gobron defends school performance
Southborough selectman says below-average MCAS growth a troubling trend
We’ve had discussions on this blog before about whether MCAS scores are an accurate way to judge the performance of our schools, but Southborough Selectman John Rooney said recently that the scores in our district suggest a troubling trend. Read the full article → from Southborough selectman says below-average MCAS growth a troubling trend
Selectmen, Advisory Committee to talk school budgets on Tuesday night
At tomorrow night’s joint meeting between the Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen, our town leaders will get their first official look at both the K-8 and Algonquin budgets. The two school budgets are by far the largest line items in the overall town budget. Earlier this month the K-8 School Committee approved a $16.99M Read the full article → from Selectmen, Advisory Committee to talk school budgets on Tuesday night
The week in government (2/27/12 – 3/2/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/27/12 – 3/2/12)
MWDN: Southborough’s revised zoning bylaws not ready
For the past several years a group of volunteers has been working on an overhaul of Southborough’s zoning bylaws. The goal was to have it ready for voters to consider at Town Meeting in April, but the committee has decided to hold off on the vote. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s revised zoning bylaws not ready
MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Selectmen were back at the task of reviewing annual budgets last night, and the question of how to make the most efficient use of Town House clerical staff apparently took center stage. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year
The MWRA announced earlier this month that water rates will increase an average of 3.9% for its member communities. The actual rate change for each town varies based on a number of factors, and turns out that’s good news for Southborough. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year