If you’re planning on going to town meeting this year and you’re not registered to vote, today is the last day to do so. You must be a registered voter to attend town meeting, which starts on April 8. It’s also the last day to register to vote before the town election on May 10. Read the full article → from Today is the last day to register to vote before town meeting
Government
Regional school committee talks Algonquin debt assessment, but no decisions made
At the Regional School Committee meting last week, committee members discussed how to resolve the disagreement between Northborough and Southborough over the Algonquin debt assessment. The Metrowest Daily News reports the only decision they were able to make was that they aren’t prepared to make a decision. Read the full article → from Regional school committee talks Algonquin debt assessment, but no decisions made
The fabric of our town
It was quite a weekend, and I’m not talking just about the weather. Read the full article → from The fabric of our town
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of March 22 through March 26. Read the full article → from The week in government
A post I never expected to write
“Southborough selectmen mull legal action over blog comments.” That was the headline in the Metrowest Daily News today. The blog they’re talking about is this one. Here’s the story. Read the full article → from A post I never expected to write
Southborough residents to host reception for state auditor candidate on Saturday
Framingham resident Mary Z. Connaughton wants to be the next state auditor. A Republican, Connaughton is running to replace current auditor Joe DeNucci in the November election. On Saturday a group of Southborough residents will host a reception for Connaughton at the Community House. Anyone is welcome to attend. Read the full article → from Southborough residents to host reception for state auditor candidate on Saturday
No decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the police force
The Metrowest Daily News reports Selectmen last night decided to defer the decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the ranks of the Southborough Police Department because some details around the job description still need to be worked out with the Personnel Board. Read the full article → from No decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the police force
Advisory Committee: Town budget would call for 2.9% tax increase but no override
The Advisory Committee is one of two groups that recommend a budget for town meeting voters to consider (the other is the Board of Selectmen). Yesterday Advisory Committee member Al Hamilton posted a comment about the state of the budget from his committee’s perspective. Since some of you may have missed it in the comments, I’m reprinting it here. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee: Town budget would call for 2.9% tax increase but no override
Southborough town website wins award
Common Cause Massachusetts, government watchdog organization “dedicated to citizen participation in an open, honest, and accountable government,” will award Southborough and 180 other cities and towns its 2010 e-Government Award in a ceremony today at the State House. Read the full article → from Southborough town website wins award
Southborough ambulance fees are on the rise
A trip in one of Southborough’s two ambulances is going to cost more next year. Selectmen voted unanimously last week to increase fees for ambulance services to bring them more in line with neighboring communities. Read the full article → from Southborough ambulance fees are on the rise
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of March 15 through March 19. Read the full article → from The week in government
Good news (finally!) on school budgets, along with some words of caution
There hasn’t been much good news on the budget front this year, but School Superintendent Charles Gobron got to share some last night. Gobron told the school committee that thanks to additional cuts, cooperation from teachers, and some help from Uncle Sam, the school was able to trim their budget by an additional $350K. Read the full article → from Good news (finally!) on school budgets, along with some words of caution
Selectmen consider staffing changes at the police department
Some members of the Southborough Police Department may soon be moving up the ranks. At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Police Chief Jane Moran asked for the board’s approval to fill a lieutenant position on the force. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider staffing changes at the police department
Breaking news: Southborough town planner resigns
Southborough Town Planner Vera Kolias announced she has accepted a position with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission and will resign her post in Southborough effective April 15. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough town planner resigns