There’s been quite a bit of talk on this blog and elsewhere about how to lower the school budget for next year. One option that consistently comes up is to save money by closing one of the schools — the most often mentioned being Neary. Read the full article → from Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
Government
Light snow on election day
Light snow is falling on top of the heavy, wet stuff we got yesterday. The National Weather Service says we’re in for another inch or two, hopefully not enough to keep folks from getting to the polls today. Read the full article → from Light snow on election day
School committee meetings now on public access
As you might remember, the school committee met last week to talk about the cuts they’ll have to make in this “devastating budget year.” I gave you a recap of their conversation, but if you want to hear it for yourself, you now can. Read the full article → from School committee meetings now on public access
Where to vote on Tuesday
I’m guessing you don’t need me to remind you that Tuesday is election day, because if your household is anything like mine, you got about a dozen phone calls this weekend from various political affiliates imploring you to vote. But what you made need some help with are the details. Read the full article → from Where to vote on Tuesday
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government
Giving you more choice at town meeting – a good thing?
We all know it’s going to be a tough budget year. The signs are already abundantly clear. The decisions we make at town meeting will matter even more this year, but how as town meeting voters do we know the choices we’re making are the right ones? Read the full article → from Giving you more choice at town meeting – a good thing?
Town republicans to elect convention delegates
The Southborough Republican Town Committee will be holding its State Convention Delegate Selection Caucus on Sunday January 24, 2010, at 7:00 PM, at the home of Jack and Louise Barron, 11 Sadie Hutt Lane, Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Town republicans to elect convention delegates
School committee says more cuts could be coming
The school committee met last night to discuss the budget for what committee member Jack Kessler said “is probably the most devastating budget year in the history of the school.” Read the full article → from School committee says more cuts could be coming
Tomorrow is the last day to get an absentee ballot for the special election
Things are heating up in the race to replace the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. The special election will be held next Tuesday, January 19. If you won’t be able to make it to the polls, but sure to pick up an absentee ballot by Friday. Read the full article → from Tomorrow is the last day to get an absentee ballot for the special election
Reader comment prompts check of traffic signal on Route 9
Last week, My Southborough reader Chris shared a complaint about the traffic light on Route 9 at White Bagley and Breakneck Hill Roads. The Southborough DPW read it and took action. Read the full article → from Reader comment prompts check of traffic signal on Route 9
Harvard donates $50K toward new ladder truck
Harvard University has pledged $50K over three years toward the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck – a purchase that was approved at special town meeting this past September. Read the full article → from Harvard donates $50K toward new ladder truck
Vacancy on housing committee
For over 20 years, the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) has been working to promote and facilitate a range of housing opportunities – most notably affordable housing – in Southborough. There’s currently a vacancy on the committee, so if you’re concerned about housing issues in town, consider getting involved. Read the full article → from Vacancy on housing committee
Southborough schools may see teacher layoffs next year
Despite the grim economic climate, the Southborough schools have so far escaped any teacher layoffs. Next year we may not be so lucky. Read the full article → from Southborough schools may see teacher layoffs next year
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government