‘ll write more in the morning, but for those of you who can’t wait until then, here are the highlights from day 2 of Twon Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting day 2: A quick recap (reimbursement, playground, and more)
Government
Selectman thanks voters, says work on reducing expenses must continue
In case you missed it, Selectman John Rooney posted a comment on this blog earlier today thanking voters for their participation at Town Meeting, while stressing that the work on town budgets must continue throughout the year. Read the full article → from Selectman thanks voters, says work on reducing expenses must continue
Town meeting Day 2: It’s not over yet, folks
When it comes to Town Meeting it’s not over until the last gavel sounds. (Wait, do they actually use a gavel at Town Meeting? I can’t say I’ve ever noticed, but let’s go with the metaphor anyway.) For voters that means just because you showed up last night, doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for tonight. Read the full article → from Town meeting Day 2: It’s not over yet, folks
Town meeting day 1: Budgets pass with few reductions
Southborough voters showed they’re not opposed to spending, even in a down economy, as almost all operational budgets passed at Town Meeting last night without further reduction, despite several attempts to do so. Read the full article → from Town meeting day 1: Budgets pass with few reductions
Town Meeting approves school budgets with no additional reductions
The Southborough schools enjoyed strong support at Town Meeting on Monday night as voters rejected two attempts to decrease the requested $16.8M budget. Read the full article → from Town Meeting approves school budgets with no additional reductions
Police, fire, DPW, and teacher contracts ratified
Here’s some information you might want before heading into Town Meeting tonight. According to contracts finalized late last week, Southborough police, fire and DPW workers won’t be getting raises this year. They will see raises in the remaining two years of their 3-year contracts. Read the full article → from Police, fire, DPW, and teacher contracts ratified
Going to Town Meeting tonight? A note on parking.
Town officials say they expect a large turnout at Town Meeting tonight (we can only hope!). If you’re planning on going, be aware that you can park at Trottier, as well as at Neary. Read the full article → from Going to Town Meeting tonight? A note on parking.
Town Meeting to consider updated floodplain bylaw
In addition to deciding how much money to spend next year and on what, one of the key tasks of Town Meeting is to approve changes to the town’s bylaw. This year voters will be asked to update some language around flood zones. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to consider updated floodplain bylaw
The week in government: Annual town meeting
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Annual town meeting
Selectmen release Southborough Eight executive session minutes
Earlier this week Selectman Bill Boland said he would consider releasing a “less redacted” version of the minutes from a key executive session held at the start of the Southborough Eight investigation. Last night the Board of Selectmen voted to do just that. Read the full article → from Selectmen release Southborough Eight executive session minutes
Reminder: Selectman to hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday
Selectman Bill Boland will hold office hours at the Southborough Senior Center on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Reminder: Selectman to hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday
Repost: A newbie’s guide to town meeting
Here’s another post to help get you ready for town meeting I originally ran this one in the run-up to town meeting two years ago. Since I know many of you will be attending town meeting for the first time, I thought it might be helpful to run it again. Read the full article → from Repost: A newbie’s guide to town meeting
Should the town dip into its savings to balance the budget this year?
How much to rely on one-time money to pay town expenses been a hot topic at Town Meeting for the past several years, and this year will be no exception. As in past years, town officials differ on what the best answer is. Read the full article → from Should the town dip into its savings to balance the budget this year?
Repost: 7 reasons to attend Town Meeting
On the fence about whether to attend town meeting on Monday night? Here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Repost: 7 reasons to attend Town Meeting