[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
Government
Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following “Open letter to the Town of Southborough” is from Julie Connelly. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses
Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”
SYFS is bringing in a motivational speaker for a special talk about the "Power of The Positive"
Southborough Youth & Family Services is inviting the public to a humorous, motivational talk on “The Power of The Positive” in less than two weeks. Unlike most of their programs, this one requires purchasing tickets in advance for the limited seat event. Read the full article → from Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”
Select Board candidates made their cases at Candidates’ Night (Updated)
Andrew Dennington and Joseph Palmer each spoke about why they are running and what they hope to accomplish in the executive branch role.
Last week, Andrew Dennington and Joseph Palmer answered questions from voters and laid out their vision of what the Select Board should be seeking to accomplish. Read the full article → from Select Board candidates made their cases at Candidates’ Night (Updated)
Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Dennington for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Dennington for Select Board
The week in government
School Policy Subcommittees, Planning Board hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd, Community Preservation Committee, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
Information on supporting Southborough's efforts, including by planting trees along roadways or within your private boundaries.
For readers who didn’t realize that Arbor Day would fall on April 26th, it’s unlikely that you’ll rush out to plant a tree today. But you can honor the day by making plans to support the Town’s tree hugging efforts. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
Town owned parcel confirmed as contaminated with lead
The Select Board discussing steps for further testing and remediation at the former site of a water tower. Neighbors worry about status of their properties.
This week, the Select Board discussed the next steps and costs for dealing with contamination at a Town owned site on Atwood Road where they had been hoping to build a small Affordable Housing project. Read the full article → from Town owned parcel confirmed as contaminated with lead
Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
Meet & Greet at Cordaville Hall, followed by Q&A for Select Board candidates
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is here. With a race for the board that represents the executive branch of Town government, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
Water System & Rates Update
Rates are going up in June, the MWRA reports a clean bill of health, and an Update on the Hopkinton connection project.
An update on new rates and other news related to the Town’s water system. Read the full article → from Water System & Rates Update
Donate to support Town Scholarships
A member of the Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee shared news that the fund for the Town Scholarship is “down this year”. They are seeking community support to help make college more affordable for some deserving students. Read the full article → from Donate to support Town Scholarships
The week in government
Select Board on Atwood Rd parcel lead, Northboro Rd 61A parcels; Regional School Committee Hearing on School Choice; ZBA Hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Senior Center Survey due by April 30th
The survey is targeted to ages 55+ (seniors and soon-to-be).
The council on Aging is seeking input to help them plan for future programs and services to offer through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Senior Center Survey due by April 30th