The fact that St. Mark’s School doesn’t pay property taxes to the town has been a topic of conversation lately here on the blog. It’s anything but a new subject. We’ve talked about it before, and a year ago the town put together a committee to look at the voluntary contributions St. Mark’s and the other big non-profits in town — Fay School, The New England School for Children, and Harvard University — make to the town. Read the full article → from PILOT contributions in Southborough fall short of other towns
Government
Selectmen consider how to fill police and fire vacancies
The Southborough police and fire departments are each down an employee, and both chiefs went before the Board of Selectmen last week for approval on how to fill the vacancies. They got very different answers. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider how to fill police and fire vacancies
The week in government
list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Triangle Park committee member calls charges a ‘misunderstanding’
Several of you recently questioned how stone dust and other material purchased by taxpayers for the Triangle Park project ended up on the private property of a Triangle committee member last year. Committee Chair Nancy Vargas doesn’t disupte that the material was moved to a resident’s yard, but says the whole incident is a “misunderstanding.” Read the full article → from Triangle Park committee member calls charges a ‘misunderstanding’
Rain, strong wind expected in Southborough on Friday
Hurricane Earl is on it’s way and, while it looks like it will be staying off the Massachusetts coast, Earl is still expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to our area. Read the full article → from Rain, strong wind expected in Southborough on Friday
Residents asked to further curb water use
Water is already in short supply this year, and for Southborough residents it will be even more so over the next few weeks thanks to work two of the town’s water storage tanks. Read the full article → from Residents asked to further curb water use
Rep. Carolyn Dykema to meet with residents in Southborough on Friday
Rep. Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday, September 3, at 8:00 to meet informally with residents. Read the full article → from Rep. Carolyn Dykema to meet with residents in Southborough on Friday
Hurricane Earl – will it or won’t it?
It seems to be the question of the day. Will Hurricane Earl hit New England or will it veer offshore? It’s still anyone’s guess, but Southborough Emergency Management is keeping a close watch on things. Read the full article → from Hurricane Earl – will it or won’t it?
Southborough hires a new town planner
Last week the Planning Board interviewed two candidates for town planner. The position has been vacant since former Town Planner Vera Kolias resigned this past April. Read the full article → from Southborough hires a new town planner
Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa
Michael Stopa, a Republican candidate for Congress, was out at Summer Nights shaking hands on Sunday. If you didn’t get to meet him then, or if you did and you want to learn more, here’s your chance to do just that. Read the full article → from Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa
Triangle Park improvements expected soon
In last week’s open discussion thread, many of you had questions about the status of the Triangle Park in Cordaville. Evan Lips of the Metrowest Daily News read your comments and decided to write an article about it. Read the full article → from Triangle Park improvements expected soon
Construction projects on Parkerville and Southville Roads start this week
Two road construction projects are ramping up this week – one on Parkerville Road south of Route 9 and one on the eastern end of Southville Road. Read the full article → from Construction projects on Parkerville and Southville Roads start this week
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Rep. Dykema holds annual senior picnic
Earlier this month state representative Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precints 2 and 3, held her annual senior picnic. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema holds annual senior picnic