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Government
Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
From behemoth EMC to the tiny mom-and-pop shops in town, members of Southborough’s business community turned out in force last night to protest last month’s decision to tax commercial property at a higher rate than residential property. In the end, Selectmen voted 2-1 to reverse their decision and return to a single tax rate. Read the full article → from Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
Which Southborough roads will be paved this year – here’s the list
You might have noticed the Southborough DPW crews out and about around town patching and paving before the (real) cold weather hits. In addition to patch jobs and other maintenance, the DPW has plans to repave a number of roads this year. Read the full article → from Which Southborough roads will be paved this year – here’s the list
Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting has the potential to be a lively one. The board will revisit its decision to impose a split property tax rate after a “deluge of email” from Southborough business owners opposing the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
The week in government
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Reminder: Flu clinic on Saturday
Southborough will hold a flu clinic on Saturday for all Southborough residents aged 12 and up. The clinic takes place at the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Flu clinic on Saturday
Southborough firefighters raising funds
You may get a phone call from the Southborough Permanent Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3129 sometime in the next few weeks. They recently kicked off their annual fundraising drive, and are looking for donations. Money raised helps support youth sports, the firefighters’ scholarship fund, and the Southborough Firefighter Relief Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters raising funds
CSX proposes chemical transfer station near Southborough border – what does it mean for us?
Reader southsider brought our attention yesterday to a chemical transfer station being proposed by CSX. The station would be off Flanders Road in Westborough about a mile from the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX proposes chemical transfer station near Southborough border – what does it mean for us?
Gregoire conceeds, Levy will represent Southborough precinct 1
The race for representative in the 4th Middlesex District, which includes Southborough precinct 1, was a tight one. When all votes were counted, Republican Steven Levy had a slim 100 vote margin over incumbent Democrat Danielle Gregoire. Read the full article → from Gregoire conceeds, Levy will represent Southborough precinct 1
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
How Southborough voted – here are the numbers
A majority of Southborough voters are likely disappointed this morning by some of the state election results. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted – here are the numbers
Big turnout in Southborough as voters skew Republican in several key races
It was a busy day at the polls in Southborough with 67% of registered voters casting a ballot in today’s election. While the state went mainly Democratic, Southborough showed its red side in this election. Read the full article → from Big turnout in Southborough as voters skew Republican in several key races
Selectmen to take another look at the property tax rate
In response to a “deluge of email,” mainly from the business community, the Board of Selectmen have decided to take another look at property tax rates for fiscal year 2011. Read the full article → from Selectmen to take another look at the property tax rate
When a tree falls in the cemetery
I recently came upon what is left of two huge trees in Southborough’s Rural Cemetery, and I contacted DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan to ask what happened. Read the full article → from When a tree falls in the cemetery