Lawmakers, along with state and local officials, visited Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough on Monday as part of a tour of farms in the 8th Middlesex District to discuss agricultural issues. On hand were Rep. Carolyn Dykema and Senator Jamie Eldridge, among others. Read the full article → from Local lawmakers tour Southborough’s Chestnut Hill Farm
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/17/12 – 9/21/12)
The green 2012 Transfer Station stickers expire on Saturday, September 15, so if you haven’t gotten a new one yet, it’s time to do so. You can purchase stickers online or by mail, but they’ll take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive, so at this point you may want to head on over to the DPW office instead. Read the full article → from Go pink: 2013 Transfer Station stickers required next week (UPDATED)
Southborough’s Board of Health voted today to suspend outdoor activities and close town facilities between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am, effectively immediately. The vote, which comes on the heels of similar decisions in neighboring towns, is a response to the heightened risk of mosquito-borne illness like West Nile and EEE in our area. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough suspends outdoor activities due to mosquito threat (UPDATED)
Southborough’s new town administrator Mark Purple is scheduled to start work on October 18, Interim Town Administrator Vanessa Hale said yesterday. Purple was singled out by Selectmen after a multi-month search to replace Town Administrator Jean Kitchen who retired in June. Read the full article → from Southborough’s new town administrator to start on October 18
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/10/12 – 9/14/12)
The Town of Southborough is searching for a new administrative assistant to work in the Building and Zoning Departments. The vacancy comes after current assistant Jeanne Survell resigned to take a new position with the town of Sterling, Interim Town Administrator Vanessa Hale said this week. Read the full article → from Job opening: Town of Southborough looking for administrative secretary
In a primary election in which most contestants ran unopposed, it’s probably no surprise that only a small number of Southborough residents turned out to vote yesterday. According to the Town Clerk’s office, a mere 540 ballots were cast, which makes for a turnout of only 7.84%. Read the full article → from Few Southborough residents voted in state primary
The Massachusetts Republican Party filed a complaint yesterday with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance for what they allege were improper corporate contributions to the campaign of Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Republican party files complaint over Dykema campaign contributions (UPDATED)
When the 140-unit Madison Place apartment complex off Route 9 was approved earlier this summer, the developer agreed to pay the town $338K in mitigation funds to offset the impact the project will have on the town. At their meeting last night selectmen discussed using $308K of the funds to upgrade the police and fire department’s antiquated computer-aided dispatch center. Read the full article → from Selectmen support using $308K in mitigation funds to upgrade police/fire dispatch center
Polls in Southborough will be open on Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for the state primary election. Most of the local primary races are uncontested, but there are a few choices to make. Read the full article → from State primary election is Thursday, September 6 – Here’s what you need to know
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/3/12 – 9/7/12)
Earlier this month Representative Carolyn Dykema hosted a picnic for senior citizens in the 8th Middlesex District which includes Southborough. It’s an annual event that takes place at the New England Laborers’ Training Center in Hopkinton. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema hosts annual senior picnic
Last week selectmen unanimously voted to offer the job of Southborough town administrator to Ashland Interim Town Manager Mark Purple. Throughout the recruiting process, selectmen talked about an expanded role for the next town administrator. Brad from the Metrowest Daily News chatted with Selectman John Rooney about what that expanded role might entail. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough looking forward to expanded role with Mark Purple