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Regional school committee says no to reducing budget

by susan on October 24, 2011

Southborough officials may be hoping for more consensus around the town budgeting process this year, but when it comes to school budgets, consensus may be hard to come by. The Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee earlier this month asked town departments to prepare an initial set of budgets for next year that are reduced by 1% over the current year. At their meeting last week, the Regional School Committee said they don’t plan to comply with that request. Read the full article → from Regional school committee says no to reducing budget

Reminder: Public forum to consider changes to Southborough’s government – TONIGHT

by susan on October 24, 2011

Is it time for Southborough to switch to a new form of government? Should we have a strong town manager instead of a town administrator like we have today, and what’s the difference between the two anyway? Should we have a five-member Board of Selectmen instead of the current three-member one? Those questions and more will be discussed at a public forum tonight. Read the full article → from Reminder: Public forum to consider changes to Southborough’s government – TONIGHT

The week in government (10/24 – 10/28)

by susan on October 24, 2011

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/24 – 10/28)

Public forum to consider potential changes to Southborough’s government

by susan on October 20, 2011

At Town Meeting last year, voters decided to take the first steps toward potentially changing the way our town government runs. On Monday, the committee looking into the restructuring will hold a public forum to discuss what the changes could mean for the town. Read the full article → from Public forum to consider potential changes to Southborough’s government

Redistricting plan would reunite Southborough

by susan on October 19, 2011

I’ve long wondered if Southborough being split between two legislative districts, as we are now, is a good thing or a bad thing for the town. Turns out it might be a moot question, as a redistricting plan released yesterday would reunite the town under one district. Read the full article → from Redistricting plan would reunite Southborough

MWDN: Southborough boards get head start on next year’s budget

by susan on October 18, 2011

I don’t think anyone would disagree that last year’s budget process was a challenging one, least of all the town officials and department heads who spent hundreds of hours slogging through the numbers. This year the Board of Selectmen have vowed to work together with the Advisory Committee to improve the budgeting process. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough boards get head start on next year’s budget

Southborough’s state senator voted against gambling bill

by susan on October 18, 2011

As you probably heard, the Massachusetts Senate last week approved the casino gambling bill, paving the way for Governor Deval Patrick’s anticipated signing. The vote was 24-14 in favor of the bill. Read the full article → from Southborough’s state senator voted against gambling bill

We’ve all talked a lot about trash these past few months as Southborough considers whether to privatize the transfer station or move to a pay-as-you-throw model. Turns out, it’s anything but a new topic of conversation. Read the full article → from Questions about how to fund the transfer station are nothing new

Town meeting may be seven months away, but officials are already starting to take a look at budgets for next year. With little fat left to trim, some are warning voters will be forced to make difficult decisions come April. Read the full article → from POLL: Should the town consider online voting for town meeting?

John Kendall on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “Email sent” Jul 31, 10:50

Michael Nute on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “I’d definitely take you up on that. We’re down by Finn so that’s easy. My email is mike.nute@gmail.com if you…” Jul 30, 01:46

John Kendall on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “I’m retired. When I’m not at a doctor appointment, I’m floating around. I’d be more than happy to meet you…” Jul 29, 10:26

Michael Nute on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “I keep thinking I need to go down there and take a look around but something keeps coming up.” Jul 28, 21:10

Beth Melo on Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated): “That’s really interesting!” Jul 27, 12:26

Government

Regional school committee says no to reducing budget

Reminder: Public forum to consider changes to Southborough’s government – TONIGHT

The week in government (10/24 – 10/28)

Public forum to consider potential changes to Southborough’s government

Redistricting plan would reunite Southborough

MWDN: Southborough boards get head start on next year’s budget

Southborough’s state senator voted against gambling bill

Board of Selectmen meetings to be broadcast live – will you watch?

The week in government (10/17 – 10/21)

The week in government (10/10 – 10/14)

Questions about how to fund the transfer station are nothing new

The week in government (10/3 – 10/7)

Town to conduct citizen survey this fall – what questions would you ask?

POLL: Should the town consider online voting for town meeting?