Tomorrow is election day. Polls in Southborough (and elsewhere) will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from What you need to know for election day
What you need to know for election day
Government
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Gulbankians seek extension on zoning review
The Gulbankian family was scheduled to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night for the latest round in what has become a nearly year-long quest to continuing operating three long-standing businesses on their Mt. Vickery Road property. But in a letter to the ZBA, the family asked for more time to prepare their site plan. Read the full article → from Gulbankians seek extension on zoning review
Flu clinic for all Southborough residents in November
Earlier this month the town sponsored a flu clinic for seniors. Next month they’ll open up the supplies for all residents ages 12 and up. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for all Southborough residents in November
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Updated list of committee vacancies
Yesterday I posted a list of vacancies on town boards and committees. Turns out I had copied and pasted from an outdated list. Whoops. Read the full article → from Updated list of committee vacancies
Selectmen approve split tax rate — what it means for your property taxes
Southborough is going to try something a bit different with property taxes this year. For what I believe is the first time ever (someone correct me if I’m wrong), selectmen last night set two tax rates – one for residential properties and second higher rate for commercial properties. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve split tax rate — what it means for your property taxes
Southborough committees look to fill vacancies
Looking to get more involved in your community? How about a spot on one of the town boards and committees? There’s something for everyone whether your interest is historic preservation, the environment, fiscal responsibility, or youth and recreation. Read the full article → from Southborough committees look to fill vacancies
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Bring your household hazardous waste to the Transfer Station on Saturday
Saturday is Southborough’s annual household hazardous waste day. You can bring a variety of hazardous stuff that might be floating around your garage — car batteries, pool chemicals, weed killers, and more — to the Transfer Station from 9:00 am to noon. Read the full article → from Bring your household hazardous waste to the Transfer Station on Saturday
Could Southborough make do with three schools?
How many schools does Southborough need? It’s a question that’s been on the table for some time now and it’s been the topic of heated debate on this blog in the past. The Southborough School Committee has done some research into the question, and they continued the discussion at their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Could Southborough make do with three schools?
State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
The Mass Department of Transportation says the bridge on River Street (Route 85) that spans the Sudbury River between Southborough and Hopkinton is “structurally deficient.” One look at the crumbling concrete and most drivers would be inclined to agree. Read the full article → from State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Southborough seniors ages 65 and old will be able to get flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the state election in November. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday