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The week in government (8/6/12 – 8/11/12)
Government
Committee selects finalists for town administrator position
The committee charged with screening candidates in the search for a new town administrator has selected its group of finalists, chairman Russ Millholland told the Board of Selectmen this week, but the names of the finalists have not yet been released. Read the full article → from Committee selects finalists for town administrator position
Highlights from the annual water quality report
Every year the Southborough Department of Public Works, along with the MWRA, publishes a water quality report. The report provides testing data, along with information on the condition of the overall water delivery system. Read the full article → from Highlights from the annual water quality report
Selectmen appoint Curtiss to Conservation Commission
Saying they were choosing between three “exceptional” candidates, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to appoint Kathleen Curtiss to the Conservation Commission for a 3-year term. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint Curtiss to Conservation Commission
Selectmen reject AT&T flagpole proposal
Nearly a year after AT&T first approached selectmen with a plan to replace the flagpole in front of the Town House, the board voted unanimously last night to reject the proposal. Read the full article → from Selectmen reject AT&T flagpole proposal
Advisory Committee seeks to delay town meeting vote on zoning changes
The Board of Selectmen tonight will meet with the Planning Board to discuss a wide-reaching proposal to update the town’s zoning code. They’ll also hear a request from the Advisory Committee to delay a town meeting vote on the changes. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee seeks to delay town meeting vote on zoning changes
‘Boroughs-area communities receive state funding for new park system
Local planning groups have secured a $15K grant to look into the feasibility of creating a regional system that would link parks throughout the ‘Boroughs. One of the planners told the Metrowest Daily News the idea is to create an “Emerald Necklace for the MetroWest.” Read the full article → from ‘Boroughs-area communities receive state funding for new park system
The week in government (7/30/12 – 8/3/12)
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The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
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The week in government (7/9/12 – 7/13/12)
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MWDN: Southborough finalizes approval for 40B complex on Rte. 9
The Metrowest Daily News reports the Madison Place 40B project off Route 9 is a go. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough finalizes approval for 40B complex on Rte. 9
The week in government (7/2/12 – 7/6/12)
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Selectmen pass on plan to bury utility wires along Main Street
Many of you may remember there’s a project in the works to upgrade Main Street, one that will include repaving the road and widening it at some points. While selectmen approved the project design in 2010, still outstanding was the question of whether utility lines along Main Street should be buried underground while the reconstruction work was taking place. Read the full article → from Selectmen pass on plan to bury utility wires along Main Street
Last day for Town Administrator Jean Kitchen
Today is the last day for Southborough Town Administrator Jean Kitchen, who is retiring after six years on the job. At her final Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, selectmen thanked her for her service. Read the full article → from Last day for Town Administrator Jean Kitchen