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Selectmen review budgets, ask about Sunday hours for the Transfer Station
Some of you have asked recently what it would take to get the Transfer Station open on Sundays. At their meeting on Tuesday, Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf wanted to know the answer to that same question. Read the full article → from Selectmen review budgets, ask about Sunday hours for the Transfer Station
Be part of March Madness in the Boros
Forget watching March Madness. How about getting off the couch and throwing some hoops yourself? Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are sponsoring March Madness in the Boros, a championship-style 3-on-3 tournament to take place at Algonquin on Saturday, March 5. Read the full article → from Be part of March Madness in the Boros
Selectmen say they made policy changes in response to complaint
Late last year former Municipal Facilities Committee member Nancy Vargas submitted at 240-page complaint to the town and to the attorney general’s office alleging misuse of funds and Open Meeting Law violations. Selectmen said this week that policy changes were made in response to the complaint. Read the full article → from Selectmen say they made policy changes in response to complaint
A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
And so the budget season begins …
With our annual town meeting a mere three months away, now is the time when town budgets take center stage. The K-8 School Committee is expected to get its first look at the school budget for fiscal year 2012 on Wednesday night (assuming their meeting isn’t delayed by snow), and tonight the Board of Selectmen will review its first set of budgets. Read the full article → from And so the budget season begins …
Former committee member alleges misuse of funds and other wrongdoing
A former member of the Municipal Facilities Committee alleges misuse of funds and Open Meeting Law violations. Read the full article → from Former committee member alleges misuse of funds and other wrongdoing
The week in government
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Selectmen express concern, urge due diligence on CSX project
CSX wants to assure area residents that its proposed chemical transfer station in Westborough will be safe, but Southborough Selectman John Rooney last night urged officials to look deeper and do their due diligence on the project. Read the full article → from Selectmen express concern, urge due diligence on CSX project
Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
Here’s your chance to grab a slice and chat with State Representative Carolyn Dykema. She’ll be at the Southborough House of Pizza (5 Main Street) on Friday, January 7 from noon to 1:00 pm, and invites Southborough residents to join her. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
School district submits anti-bullying plan
Under new legislation, last week was the deadline for school districts to submit anti-bullying plans to the state. According to the state, 99% of districts and charter schools submitted plans by the deadline — including Northborough-Southborough. Read the full article → from School district submits anti-bullying plan
Beals Preserve closed this week as part of the forrest is cleared
The Beals Preserve — a parcel of land nestled between Main Street and Red Gate Lane — typically sees its share of nature lovers and dog walkers. This week it will play host to some heavy machinery instead. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve closed this week as part of the forrest is cleared
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Selectmen to discuss CSX chemical transfer station project on January 4
CSX officials may not be there, but that’s not stopping the Board of Selectmen from holding a discussion about the proposed CSX chemical transfer station at their meeting on January 4. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss CSX chemical transfer station project on January 4