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It’s not just about the schools: Selectmen also ask churches to step up their donations

by susan on February 11, 2011

As you’ve probably heard, Southborough selectmen have been making a push lately to convince tax-exempt nonprofits in town like St. Mark’s and Fay School to increase the amount of their voluntary payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) contributions. Selectman John Rooney said this week that the effort is not limited toe the educational institutions. Later this month he intends to ask Southborough’s churches to increase their PILOT contributoins, as well. Read the full article → from It’s not just about the schools: Selectmen also ask churches to step up their donations

Gobron: Trottier roof will require ‘very expensive’ repairs

by susan on February 10, 2011

Snow and ice build up on the Trottier roof last week caused structural damage to the building that will be very expensive to repair, Superintendent Charles Gobron told the K-8 School Committee last night. Read the full article → from Gobron: Trottier roof will require ‘very expensive’ repairs

Two candidates pull nomination papers in the race for selectman

by susan on February 10, 2011

Voters love choices, and this year it looks they’ll have one in the race for selectman. Two candidates have pulled nomination papers to run for election in May. Read the full article → from Two candidates pull nomination papers in the race for selectman

Selectmen talk PILOT donations with state rep

by susan on February 9, 2011

Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) contributions – voluntary donations made to the town by tax-exempt nonprofit institutions – has been a hot topic on the blog this past week. Last night John Rooney and his fellow selectmen reiterated their stance on PILOT contributions: It’s all about fairness. Read the full article → from Selectmen talk PILOT donations with state rep

Bonnie Phaneuf unexpectedly resigns from the Board of Selectmen

by susan on February 9, 2011

After nine years on the Board of Selectmen, Bonnie Phaneuf announced last night that she will resign effective immediately. It’s an announcement not many of us saw coming, including the other two selectmen who shared the table with her. Read the full article → from Bonnie Phaneuf unexpectedly resigns from the Board of Selectmen

Breaking news: Selectwoman Phaneuf has resigned

by susan on February 8, 2011

Bonnie Phaneuf announced tonight that she will resign from the Board of Selectmen effective immediately. “This will be my last meeting,” she said. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Selectwoman Phaneuf has resigned

TONIGHT: CSX to meet with Westborough Conservation Commission

by susan on February 8, 2011

I just received word that CSX will meet with the Westborough Conservation Commission tonight about their proposed chemical transfer station on Walkup Drive, about a mile from the Southborough border. It’s a project that has some in Southborough concerned. Read the full article → from TONIGHT: CSX to meet with Westborough Conservation Commission

Residents submit warrant article to reimburse ‘Southborough Eight’ legal fees

by susan on February 8, 2011

Two Southborough residents have submitted a warrant article to reimburse more than $14K in legal fees incurred by town employees during the so-called Southborough Eight investigation. Read the full article → from Residents submit warrant article to reimburse ‘Southborough Eight’ legal fees

UPDATED: The week in government

by susan on February 7, 2011

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from UPDATED: The week in government

MWDN: AG declines to investigate Southborough Open Meeting complaint

by susan on February 4, 2011

The state attorney general has declined to investigate multiple alleged Open Meeting Law violations against the town, saying that the complaint was filed too late. Read the full article → from MWDN: AG declines to investigate Southborough Open Meeting complaint

Southborough gets $85K grant to replace firefighting equipment

by susan on February 3, 2011

Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. will tell you self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are “literally the lifeline” of firefighters responding to any number of hazardous situations. He’ll also tell you many of Southborough’s SCBAs no longer meet current safety standards. But that’s about to change. Read the full article → from Southborough gets $85K grant to replace firefighting equipment

Rooney asks St. Mark’s and Fay to contribute more

by susan on February 3, 2011

Selectman John Rooney thinks it’s time for the non-profits in town to step up. With the backing of the Board of Selectmen, Rooney recently asked both St. Mark’s and Fay School to increase their payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) donations to help cover the cost of town services they use, and to compensate for the loss of property tax revenue on residential property owned by the schools. Read the full article → from Rooney asks St. Mark’s and Fay to contribute more

MWDN: Southborough teacher salaries are near average

by susan on February 3, 2011

The Metrowest Daily News today took a look at how teacher salaries in Southborough compare with the rest of the state. Here’s what they found out. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough teacher salaries are near average

Rep. Levy to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday

by susan on February 2, 2011

State Representative Steven Levy, who represents Southborough precinct 1, will hold office hours on Friday, February 4, at the Southborough House of Pizza (5 Main Street). Read the full article → from Rep. Levy to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday

John Kendall on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support: “Al, Jack those prices up. Not realistic. Another problem with fire apparatus is that most of the independent builders have…” Mar 11, 17:16

Mike Pojani on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support: “esRegional Fire station is totally not a very good idea ar way to save dollars by any means. Just like…” Mar 11, 14:53

Frank Tipton on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support: “Mike, we would regionalize to save $ by reducing the % of overhead costs. That $ could go toward other…” Mar 11, 13:02

Al Hamilton on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support: “Mike I certainly agree that our representatives are not going to help us. The statehouse looks at you and sees…” Mar 11, 12:14

Mike Pojani on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support: “Here we go again!! What the heck are you people doing to this town? We have extremely high property taxes…” Mar 10, 13:41

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