Southborough residents are invited to attend a community meeting with Governor Deval Patrick sponsored by our state senator Jamie Eldridge, along with State Representative Jen Benson who represents the 37th Middlesex District (not Southborough). Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Government
Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Since he passed away unexpectedly on a school trip to Greece last year, friends and relatives of longtime Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have pushed to name one of the performing arts spaces at Algonquin in his honor. Earlier this week, they learned that wasn’t going to happen because the district’s naming policy imposes a 5-year waiting period. Upon hearing the news, dozens took to Facebook to express their disappointment. Read the full article → from Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. told selectmen on Tuesday night that self-contained breathing apparatus are “literally the lifeline” of firefighters responding to fires, hazmat situations, carbon monoxide leaks, and the like. He also told selectmen some of Southborough’s SCBAs no longer meet current safety standards. Read the full article → from Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
It’s going to cost more to throw out your trash next year. Selectmen last night unanimously approved an increase in the cost of a transfer station sticker, from $110 to $140 annually. Read the full article → from The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
Is it time to think about changing how Southborough is run? Some residents think so.
A few years ago, a committee appointed by Town Meeting came up with a set of recommendations on how to improve our method of government. The recommendations didn’t go anywhere then, but a band of Southborough residents thinks the time is right to try again. Read the full article → from Is it time to think about changing how Southborough is run? Some residents think so.
Senior Center improvements planned
The main hall at the Senior Center is slated for a remodel later this summer. At their meeting last week, selectmen unanimously approved $56K in bids to install new folding wall panels, a new drop ceiling, and three air conditioning units in the large room at Cordaville Hall. Read the full article → from Senior Center improvements planned
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Voter turnout highest since 2004
With all the interest in this year’s town elections, I expected voter turnout to be on the high side, and it was … sort of. Read the full article → from Voter turnout highest since 2004
Southborough to be reimbursed for special election
Holding an election isn’t cheap, and the state announced last week it would reimburse cities and towns nearly $6.3M for the special US Senate election held in January. The was the election held to replace the late Ted Kennedy. Read the full article → from Southborough to be reimbursed for special election
SOLF battles invasive species
If you walk the stonewall-lined lane that skirts former pastureland in the Beals Preserve, you’ll come across a great white oak standing alongside the path. The trunk of the oak — more massive than any of the surrounding trees — splits into two huge branches that reach for the sky. Read the full article → from SOLF battles invasive species
Rooney attends first Board of Selectmen meeting
John Rooney attended his first Board of Selectmen meeting last night, less than 24 hours after beating incumbent Sal Giorlandino in the town election. Read the full article → from Rooney attends first Board of Selectmen meeting
Community Preservation Committee to hold public forum on Thursday
Perhaps you’ve seen the blue signs announcing “CPA funds at work” in front of the affordable home at 209 Parkerville Road, or in front of the Arts Center. CPA funds for fiscal year 2012 are up for grabs, and a public forum on Thursday will explain how to apply for a piece of the CPA pie. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Committee to hold public forum on Thursday
Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win
Just shy of 25% of registered voters cast a ballot in yesterday’s town election, and in the end they voted overwhelmingly for change. Read the full article → from Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win
Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman
The votes are in and John Rooney has won a seat on the Board of Selectman. Rooney received 1,002 votes to incumbent Sal Giorlandino’s 606. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman