Taxpayers will get their first look at next year’s K-8 school budget tonight. Superintendent Charles Gobron is expected to present preliminary numbers at this evening’s school committee meeting. Read the full article → from Preliminary K-8 school budget to be presented tonight
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Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
The question about whether to close one of Southborough’s four schools is not a new one. While school enrollment has been decreasing over the past several years, the K-8 school committee maintains it’s not feasible to consolidate students into three schools. But one Southborough resident says it’s time to take another look at the numbers. Read the full article → from Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
I wasn’t able to go to last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but a write-up in the Metrowest Daily News suggests the board expressed both support and over a proposal to return the Capasso Farms property on Framingham Road to a working farm. Read the full article → from Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)
Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19
In 2008 Massachusetts passed the Green Communities Act. It’s legislation that encourages municipalities to adopt clean energy practices in exchange for increased local aid. Since then, more than 80 cities and towns in the state have been designated Green Communities. Southborough’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee thinks our town should consider becoming one of them. Read the full article → from Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19
Southborough selectman says he doesn’t always recycle. Do you? (with POLL)
Selectman John Rooney sent a murmur of disapproval through the crowded Town House Hearing Room earlier this week when he admitted he doesn’t always recycle. Read the full article → from Southborough selectman says he doesn’t always recycle. Do you? (with POLL)
ZBA to consider proposal for “family farm” at former Capasso site
The former Capasso Farm on Marlboro Road has been sitting vacant for more than two years now, but that may soon change. Tonight the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a proposal to restore the farm to its former glory. Read the full article → from ZBA to consider proposal for “family farm” at former Capasso site
The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?
Southborough’s beloved Swap Shop is off the chopping block, at least for now. In the face of strong public opposition, DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said last night she has backed off a plan to close the Swap Shop. Instead, she proposed making it even bigger. Read the full article → from The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?
Breaking news: Swap Shop to remain open as town explores options
DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said tonight the Swap Shop will remain open while the town explores options for dealing with traffic and other issues at the Transfer Station location. The Swap Shop had been slated to close for good on January 7. I’ll have more information on the blog tomorrow, including details on a proposal Read the full article → from Breaking news: Swap Shop to remain open as town explores options
The week in government (1/2 – 1/6)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/2 – 1/6)
The week in government (12/26 – 12/30)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/26 – 12/30)
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