Southborough has two emergency response teams — the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) — that have banded together to provide emergency response services for the town. The two groups are comprised of volunteers, and they’re looking for members. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency response groups looking for volunteers
Government
Save the date: Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 16
Each fall Southborough holds a Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Transfer Station, and this year it will be on October 16. Read the full article → from Save the date: Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 16
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
No decsion on Gulbankian businesses
Residents came with a lot to say about the Gulbankian family businesses at last night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but many of them didn’t get the chance to say anything. ZBA Chairman Sam Stivers told the standing-room-only crowd that they would not discuss the merits of the case at the meeting. Instead they focused on procedure. Read the full article → from No decsion on Gulbankian businesses
Construction continues on Southborough’s new ladder truck
The latest construction update on the town’s new aerial ladder truck. Read the full article → from Construction continues on Southborough’s new ladder truck
Gulbankians to go before zoning board Wednesday night
At their meeting on Wednesday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals will try to sort out what businesses can legally operate on the Gulbankian Farms property at the corner of Mt. Vickery and Cordaville Roads. Read the full article → from Gulbankians to go before zoning board Wednesday night
Proposed strip club on Framingham-Southborough border a no-go … for now
Several of you emailed me about this last week. An entrepreneur from Groton had hoped to open a “classy” strip club at the former Tin Alley Grill on Route 9 in Framingham just east of the Southborough border. It would be what one reader called “a decidedly unsavory entry to town.” Read the full article → from Proposed strip club on Framingham-Southborough border a no-go … for now
In the media: The latest Southborough headlines
For those of you who haven’t see the headlines, here’s a recap of the news from the past two weeks while I’ve been away. Read the full article → from In the media: The latest Southborough headlines
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Overdue water bills will now be assessed late fees
If you don’t pay your water bill on time, it’s now going to cost you. Selectmen last week approved an annual fee for overdue water bills. Read the full article → from Overdue water bills will now be assessed late fees
Southborough Police will add a lieutenant to its ranks
For several months, Police Chief Jane Moran lobbied to add a police lieutenant to the ranks of the Southborough Police Department. At a meeting last month selectmen gave their approval. Read the full article → from Southborough Police will add a lieutenant to its ranks
Voluntary water ban now in effect
For the past several summers, Southborough has instituted a voluntary water ban during the summer months. Selectman last week voted to do the same this summer. The voluntary ban went into effect on June 30 and will run through September 22. Read the full article → from Voluntary water ban now in effect
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government