With all the interest in this year’s town elections, I expected voter turnout to be on the high side, and it was … sort of. Read the full article → from Voter turnout highest since 2004
Government
Southborough to be reimbursed for special election
Holding an election isn’t cheap, and the state announced last week it would reimburse cities and towns nearly $6.3M for the special US Senate election held in January. The was the election held to replace the late Ted Kennedy. Read the full article → from Southborough to be reimbursed for special election
SOLF battles invasive species
If you walk the stonewall-lined lane that skirts former pastureland in the Beals Preserve, you’ll come across a great white oak standing alongside the path. The trunk of the oak — more massive than any of the surrounding trees — splits into two huge branches that reach for the sky. Read the full article → from SOLF battles invasive species
Rooney attends first Board of Selectmen meeting
John Rooney attended his first Board of Selectmen meeting last night, less than 24 hours after beating incumbent Sal Giorlandino in the town election. Read the full article → from Rooney attends first Board of Selectmen meeting
Community Preservation Committee to hold public forum on Thursday
Perhaps you’ve seen the blue signs announcing “CPA funds at work” in front of the affordable home at 209 Parkerville Road, or in front of the Arts Center. CPA funds for fiscal year 2012 are up for grabs, and a public forum on Thursday will explain how to apply for a piece of the CPA pie. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Committee to hold public forum on Thursday
Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win
Just shy of 25% of registered voters cast a ballot in yesterday’s town election, and in the end they voted overwhelmingly for change. Read the full article → from Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win
Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman
The votes are in and John Rooney has won a seat on the Board of Selectman. Rooney received 1,002 votes to incumbent Sal Giorlandino’s 606. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman
The polls are open until 8pm: Get out and vote
Polls in Southborough opened today at 8:00 am and will stay open until 8:00 pm. With all the interest in the races this year, I’m hoping for a good turnout. Last year the turnout for town elections was a dismal 6%. Surely we can do better this year. Read the full article → from The polls are open until 8pm: Get out and vote
Reverse-911 system mix up on Saturday
Several of you wrote in to say you received one or more reverse-911 calls warning about road closures due to the NECC road race on Saturday morning. Problem was, the calls were received on Saturday evening, long after the race was over. I asked Police Chief Jane Moran what happened. Read the full article → from Reverse-911 system mix up on Saturday
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Town elections on Monday: Here’s what you need to know
Hopefully it comes as no surprise to you that town elections are on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know to make your vote count, from where to cast it to who you’ll find on the ballot. Read the full article → from Town elections on Monday: Here’s what you need to know
Candidates for selectmen collect endorsements
Town elections are on Monday, and in addition to touting their qualifications, the two candidates for selectmen — incumbent Sal Giorlandino and challenger John Rooney — are touting their endorsements. Here’s what your fellow residents have to say about the candidates. Read the full article → from Candidates for selectmen collect endorsements
Executive summary of ‘Southborough Eight’ investigation released
An executive summary of findings from the ‘Southborough Eight’ investigation has just been released by the town. I haven’t gone through it will a fine-toothed comb yet, but I know many of you are interested in reading it for yourselves, so have at it. Read the full article → from Executive summary of ‘Southborough Eight’ investigation released
Board of Health candidates offer different backgrounds
The Southborough Board of Health approves and regulates septic systems in town. They’re also concerned with general public health issues. At a candidates evening held last month, the two residents vying for a spot on the Board of Health — Desheng Wang and Mary Lou Woodford — spoke to those different roles. Read the full article → from Board of Health candidates offer different backgrounds