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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
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Committee recommends against new police station design
For the past several years, the Municipal Facilities Committee and others have been working on a plan to build a new police station. While a scheme has been developed for a new one-story building to replace the existing police station, the committee told selectmen on Tuesday night they don’t think the design will work. Read the full article → from Committee recommends against new police station design
Southborough residents invited to join McGovern campaign
Southborough residents are invited to get involved with the campaign to reelect U.S. Representative Jim McGovern. Read the full article → from Southborough residents invited to join McGovern campaign
Town employees say they tried mediation in Pizzeria Uno incident
If you’re thoroughly sick of hearing about the Pizzeria Uno investigation — and I know many of you are — I suggest you read no further. But for those of you who have wondered why the town didn’t try a path like mediation before launching the 7-month investigation that cost the town at least $13K in legal bills, the Metrowest Daily News has the answer. Read the full article → from Town employees say they tried mediation in Pizzeria Uno incident
No decision on whether to reimburse legal fees for town employees
The Board of Selectmen again last night considered whether to reimburse $14K in legal fees incurred by town employees as part of the so-called Southborough Eight investigation. While two selectmen — Bill Boland and John Rooney — said they were strongly in favor of doing so, the board ultimately deferred its decision. Read the full article → from No decision on whether to reimburse legal fees for town employees
A return to bus parking at Gulbankian Farms?
The Metrowest Daily News has published a couple of stories recently on a dispute between Gulbankian Farms and its neighbors. The Gulbankian family wants to park up to 14 school buses on their property at the corner of Mt. Vickery Road and Route 85 starting July 1. Some neighbors oppose the move because of concerns about noise, traffic, and emissions. Read the full article → from A return to bus parking at Gulbankian Farms?
Do you drink the water in Southborough?
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority recently released its annual water quality report — you should have received a copy in the mail, but you can also check it out online — and Southborough did just fine. When tested for PCE, lead, and copper, our water was well below the detection limits. Read the full article → from Do you drink the water in Southborough?
Southborough sets aside cash for legal battle with Northborough
At their town meeting this spring, Northborough voters allocated $100K for a battle with Southborough over the ongoing Algonquin reimbursement dispute. Last week, Southborough decided to set aside some cash of its own. Read the full article → from Southborough sets aside cash for legal battle with Northborough
The week in government
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Biz journal considers the future of Route 9
The Worcester Business Journal recently did an interesting piece on Route 9 and what the future might look like for “Metrowest’s main drag.” Here’s a snippet: And many say there’s room for even more expansion, much as it might seem like some sections of the corridor have bulged the boundaries of development. For instance, the Read the full article → from Biz journal considers the future of Route 9