We’ve all heard the dire predictions about how tough things are going to be next year for municipal budgets, but last night the town got some good fiscal news. More than $1.3M the town had been holding in reserve has now been freed up thanks to the settling of some lawsuits. Read the full article → from Lawsuit settlement frees up serious cash for Southborough
Government
Selectmen release report on police chief candidates … sort of
At their meeting last week, Selectmen voted unanimously to release a report from a performance assessment conducted last fall on the four finalists for Southborough police chief. But in the version they released, all information related to the candidates’ performance was blacked out. Read the full article → from Selectmen release report on police chief candidates … sort of
Planning Board asks owner to clean up vacant lot
It’s overgrown with weeds. The fence is falling in. And now the Planning Board has asked the owner of the vacant lot at the corner of Main Street and Newton Street to clean it up. Read the full article → from Planning Board asks owner to clean up vacant lot
Southborough grads awarded town scholarships
Last week Southborough awarded its annual town scholarships to seven outstanding members of the class of 2010. Here’s a list of award winners. Read the full article → from Southborough grads awarded town scholarships
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Town-owned affordable home on Parkerville Road now up for sale
The last piece of trim has been painted. The last nail hammered in place. And now the home at 209 Parkerville Road is ready for a new family to move in. Read the full article → from Town-owned affordable home on Parkerville Road now up for sale
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Reminder: License your dog by June 1
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. A license costs $12 for dogs that are not spayed or neutered, and $8 for dogs that are. If your dog is new to Southborough, you’ll need to provide a copy of the vet certificate showing that your dog has been spayed or neutered. Payment is by cash or check only. Read the full article → from Reminder: License your dog by June 1
Selectmen ask residents to ‘step up’
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as the author of this blog, it’s that there are a good number of you out there who are passionate about this town. You care about its fiscal health. You care about its schools. You care about the impact we as a collective have on the environment. You care about our future as a community. Read the full article → from Selectmen ask residents to ‘step up’
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Southborough residents are invited to attend a community meeting with Governor Deval Patrick sponsored by our state senator Jamie Eldridge, along with State Representative Jen Benson who represents the 37th Middlesex District (not Southborough). Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Since he passed away unexpectedly on a school trip to Greece last year, friends and relatives of longtime Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have pushed to name one of the performing arts spaces at Algonquin in his honor. Earlier this week, they learned that wasn’t going to happen because the district’s naming policy imposes a 5-year waiting period. Upon hearing the news, dozens took to Facebook to express their disappointment. Read the full article → from Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. told selectmen on Tuesday night that self-contained breathing apparatus are “literally the lifeline” of firefighters responding to fires, hazmat situations, carbon monoxide leaks, and the like. He also told selectmen some of Southborough’s SCBAs no longer meet current safety standards. Read the full article → from Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
It’s going to cost more to throw out your trash next year. Selectmen last night unanimously approved an increase in the cost of a transfer station sticker, from $110 to $140 annually. Read the full article → from The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up