A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/26 – 12/30)
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Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town
Public hearing on Swap Shop will not be held this month
The Swap Shop may be the main topic of conversation for many Southborough residents, but those upset with the decision to close the beloved shack will have to wait until next month to air their grievances. Read the full article → from Public hearing on Swap Shop will not be held this month
Southborough town administrator announces her intention to retire
Southborough Town Administrator Jean Kitchen told the Board of Selectmen last night that she plans to retire when her contract is up next July. Read the full article → from Southborough town administrator announces her intention to retire
K-8 school committee approves new union contract for secretaries
At their meeting on Wednesday, the K-8 School Committee unanimously ratified a new 3-year contract for secretaries and support professionals after several months of negotiation. The details of the contract are similar to those approved by other school unions earlier this year. Read the full article → from K-8 school committee approves new union contract for secretaries
The week in government (12/19 – 12/23)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/19 – 12/23)
Gobron: Reducing budget by 1% would result in loss of up to 11 teachers
At the request of town officials, Superintendent Charles Gobron this week outlined how a 1% budget cut would impact Southborough schools. In a presentation to the K-8 School Committee, Gobron said the reduction could mean the loss of as many as 11 teaching positions. Read the full article → from Gobron: Reducing budget by 1% would result in loss of up to 11 teachers
National Grid responds to question about clearing wires – UPDATED
Reader Jim said he called National Grid’s main number and used their phone system’s spell-by-name feature to reach Marcy Reed, president of National Grid in Massachusetts. “I left a polite message on her voice mail advising her of the unresponsiveness of National Grid as shown on this blog, and asked her to view the blog and get this dangerous situation resolved,” he wrote in a comment on Wednesday. Read the full article → from National Grid responds to question about clearing wires – UPDATED
MWDN: Southborough school board rips selectman after he questions spending
If you spend more money on schools do you necessarily ensure a higher-quality education for students? That’s the question posed by Selectman John Rooney at last night’s K-8 School Committee meeting. The question – and the data Rooney presented to back it up – was not well received by the School Committee. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough school board rips selectman after he questions spending
Short takes from the Board of Selectmen meeting: December 6, 2011
Generally when I attend a Board of Selectmen meeting, I report back to you on the big stuff they talk about – things like the Swap Shop and the search for a new fire chief. But there are a lot of smaller decisions and discussions that happen at the meetings too. Read the full article → from Short takes from the Board of Selectmen meeting: December 6, 2011
The week in government (12/12 – 12/16)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/12 – 12/16)
Selectmen approve new cemetery policies, increase notification times and fees
A change in the union contract for DPW workers means more notice will be required to hold a Monday burial at Southborough’s Rural Cemetery. It’s a move one local funeral director said was insensitive to grieving families. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve new cemetery policies, increase notification times and fees
The week in government (12/5 – 12/9)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/5 – 12/9)
Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
The proposed closure of the Swap Shop has been a rallying point for many in town, including some of our youngest residents. Yesterday a group of Neary fifth-graders submitted a petition with more than 300 signatures in support of keeping the Swap Shop open. Read the full article → from Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop