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Government
MWDN: Board discusses job duties for Southborough town administrator
Selectmen this week started hashing out a new job description for Southborough’s Town Administrator. Current Town Administrator Jean Kitchen will retire next month, and selectmen hope to strengthen the role of her successor by delegating as many of their day-to-day responsibilities as town bylaws will allow. Read the full article → from MWDN: Board discusses job duties for Southborough town administrator
Candidates talk communication, town manager legislation, more at Candidates’ Night
It was a pretty mellow evening at the Southborough Library as candidates for town elections last night introduced themselves to voters at the annual Candidates’ Night. No big drama, no real snark, just candidates asking for a vote. Read the full article → from Candidates talk communication, town manager legislation, more at Candidates’ Night
Meet the candidate: Gerald Capra (K-8 School Committee)
Gerald Capra is running for a seat on the K-8 School Committee. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Gerald Capra (K-8 School Committee)
Reminder: Candidate’s Night at the library on Wednesday
On Wednesday, May 2, the Southborough Library will host its annual Candidates’ Night. The event is a chance for you to hear from the candidates directly. You also have the opportunity to ask questions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidate’s Night at the library on Wednesday
The week in government (4/30/12 – 5/4/12)
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Meet and greet with Leo Bartolini on Saturday
Leo Bartolini is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen against incumbent Bill Boland. On Saturday morning, Bartolini will host an informal get-together at the new Red Barn Coffee at 20 Turnpike Road (Route 9 eastbound). Read the full article → from Meet and greet with Leo Bartolini on Saturday
Save the date: Candidates’ Night at the Southborough Library – May 2
On Wednesday, May 2, the Southborough Library will host its annual Candidates’ Night. The event is a chance for you to hear from the candidates directly. You also have the opportunity to ask questions. Read the full article → from Save the date: Candidates’ Night at the Southborough Library – May 2
MWDN: Westborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury target unfunded mandates
Southborough may have approved its municipal and school budgets for fiscal year 2013 at Town Meeting earlier this month, but the talk about budgets is far from over. Last week Selectman Bill Boland met with officials from area towns to discuss the impact unfunded mandates imposed by the state have on local budgets. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury target unfunded mandates
The week in government (4/23/12 – 4/27/12)
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Hydrant flushing in Southborough to begin next week
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in Southborough to begin next week
Dykema launches MetroWest Veterans Consortium
Representative Carolyn Dykema was at the Southborough Senior Center last week to launch the Metrowest Veterans Consortium. Read the full article → from Dykema launches MetroWest Veterans Consortium
Town Meeting commits funds to repair and renovate Assabet
Town Meeting last week voted overwhelmingly to approve funds to help repair and renovate Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. The decision, which came despite the warning of at least one town official, commits the town to paying $882,300 over the life of a 30-year bond. Read the full article → from Town Meeting commits funds to repair and renovate Assabet
The week in government (4/16/12 – 4/20/12)
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