Southborough residents are invited to get involved with the campaign to reelect U.S. Representative Jim McGovern. Read the full article → from Southborough residents invited to join McGovern campaign
Government
Town employees say they tried mediation in Pizzeria Uno incident
If you’re thoroughly sick of hearing about the Pizzeria Uno investigation — and I know many of you are — I suggest you read no further. But for those of you who have wondered why the town didn’t try a path like mediation before launching the 7-month investigation that cost the town at least $13K in legal bills, the Metrowest Daily News has the answer. Read the full article → from Town employees say they tried mediation in Pizzeria Uno incident
No decision on whether to reimburse legal fees for town employees
The Board of Selectmen again last night considered whether to reimburse $14K in legal fees incurred by town employees as part of the so-called Southborough Eight investigation. While two selectmen — Bill Boland and John Rooney — said they were strongly in favor of doing so, the board ultimately deferred its decision. Read the full article → from No decision on whether to reimburse legal fees for town employees
A return to bus parking at Gulbankian Farms?
The Metrowest Daily News has published a couple of stories recently on a dispute between Gulbankian Farms and its neighbors. The Gulbankian family wants to park up to 14 school buses on their property at the corner of Mt. Vickery Road and Route 85 starting July 1. Some neighbors oppose the move because of concerns about noise, traffic, and emissions. Read the full article → from A return to bus parking at Gulbankian Farms?
Do you drink the water in Southborough?
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority recently released its annual water quality report — you should have received a copy in the mail, but you can also check it out online — and Southborough did just fine. When tested for PCE, lead, and copper, our water was well below the detection limits. Read the full article → from Do you drink the water in Southborough?
Southborough sets aside cash for legal battle with Northborough
At their town meeting this spring, Northborough voters allocated $100K for a battle with Southborough over the ongoing Algonquin reimbursement dispute. Last week, Southborough decided to set aside some cash of its own. Read the full article → from Southborough sets aside cash for legal battle with Northborough
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Biz journal considers the future of Route 9
The Worcester Business Journal recently did an interesting piece on Route 9 and what the future might look like for “Metrowest’s main drag.” Here’s a snippet: And many say there’s room for even more expansion, much as it might seem like some sections of the corridor have bulged the boundaries of development. For instance, the Read the full article → from Biz journal considers the future of Route 9
Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?
A My Southborough reader noticed crews tearing up a bit of Common Street between the library and the All Wars Memorial yesterday and wondered what was going on. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and here’s what she said Read the full article → from Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?
Will Southborough get state funding for Main Street redesign?
Selectman last week put their stamp of approval on a design to revamp Main Street from Sears Road to Park Street. It’s a project that has been in the works for about a decade. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan has said she hopes construction will begin in 2014, but according to a recent story by the Worcester Business Journal, getting the anticipated state funding for the project may be an uphill battle. Read the full article → from Will Southborough get state funding for Main Street redesign?
Your chance to meet with Representative Dykema on Friday
Rep. Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, will be at Red Barn Coffee (205 Turnpike Road) on Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm to meet informally with residents. Read the full article → from Your chance to meet with Representative Dykema on Friday
Feeling the heat: Fire department practices live burn on Saturday (with photos)
Saturday was a hot day in more ways than one as the Southborough Fire Department conducted live burn training at a house on White Bagley Road. Read the full article → from Feeling the heat: Fire department practices live burn on Saturday (with photos)
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough dealing with a ‘slew’ of public records requests
Selectmen on Tuesday night said the town has received so many public records requests from residents and the local media that it’s starting to impact the ability of town employees to get things done. Read the full article → from Southborough dealing with a ‘slew’ of public records requests