There will be a public hearing on Thursday to review National Grid’s application to cut down 38 trees and prune another 3 because they’re threatening main power lines. The trees are located on these roads: Lynnbrook Road – 1 removal Lovers Lane – 22 removals, 3 trims Flagg Road – 10 removals Deerfoot Road – Read the full article → from National Grid plans tree removal
Government
Selectmen interview police chief candidates
It was a show of overwhelming support for Interim Chief Jane Moran last night after interviews for Southborough’s new police chief wrapped up, with most of the support coming from her own department. A number of Southborough police officers showed up and spoke on Moran’s behalf during the public comment period that came after selectmen Read the full article → from Selectmen interview police chief candidates
The week in government
All eyes are on the Board of Selectmen this week as they interview the four finalists for the position of police chief on Monday night. On Tuesday, they’ll make a selection. Monday’s meeting starts at 6:30 pm, and Tuesday’s starts at 6:00 pm. Both are in the Hearing Room on the second floor of the Read the full article → from The week in government
Newton Street closed again today
For the second time in as many weeks, a portion of Newton Street north of Southboro Medical is closed for road work. DPW head Karen Galligan said today’s closure is for drainage work. The closure last week was to to tap an existing water main and install a fire hydrant. Newton Street is expected to Read the full article → from Newton Street closed again today
Southborough Police have a new dispatcher
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Southborough is getting a new full-time police dispatcher: Mike Cunningham, whose experience includes part-time work as a dispatcher in Hopkinton and full-time work as a Harvard University security officer, will replace outgoing communications officer Robert Fagudes. Fagudes announced in June he will be attending the Massachusetts State Police Academy. Read the full article → from Southborough Police have a new dispatcher
Vacancy on the Conservation Commission
If you want to have a say in environmental protection and conservation in Southborough, now is your chance to join the Conservation Commission. Member Phil Bevins recently resigned — he’s moving out of town — and the commission is looking to fill his spot. During the past year, the Conservation Commission has weighed in on a number Read the full article → from Vacancy on the Conservation Commission
The week in government
Here are your committee and department meetings for the week. Monday, November 9 Cultural Arts Council, 7:15 pm @ Classroom, Southborough Arts Center Tuesday, November 10 Emergency Planning & Management Committee, 10:00 am @ Emergency Operating Center, Fire Station Woodward School Council, 3:30 pm @ Office Conference Room, Woodward Southborough School Committee, 6:30 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government
Portion of Newton Street closed on Friday
I got a reverse-911 call last night saying that Newton Street north of Southboro Medical will be closed on Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm due to road construction. Bus routes are not affected. I don’t have any more detail about the nature of the road work, but I’ll let you know if I Read the full article → from Portion of Newton Street closed on Friday
Format for police chief interviews announced
The selectmen on Tuesday night decided on what format they’ll use for interviewing the four police chief finalists on Monday, November 16. Each candidate will be interviewed individually and in random order for 30 minutes starting at 6:30. The candidates will get to make opening and closing statements, with questioning by the selectmen in between. Read the full article → from Format for police chief interviews announced
Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
The state is looking at using federal stimulus money to repave a large stretch of Route 9, but not the portion that runs through Southborough. The plan calls for resurfacing the roadway from the Southborough/Framingham border to the Natick/Wellesley line. What do you think? Is Southborough getting shortchanged by missing out on the repairs? Or Read the full article → from Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday from 10:15 to 11:15 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment. Read the full article → from Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Town Engineer John Woodsmall sent along an update on the Northboro Road bridge work. Sounds like everything is going according to plan. The entire bridge has been removed, though there is still some fencing and other demolition work that needs to be completed. The next step will be the adjustment and repair of the bridge Read the full article → from An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
After several months of searching, selectmen will name Southborough’s permanent police chief at a meeting on November 17. The selectmen will interview the four finalists starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 16, with the finalist being named at the selectmen’s regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 17. Both meetings will be open to the public. Read the full article → from Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week Monday, November 2 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, November 3 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Youth Commission, 7:15 pm @ Conference Room, Fayville Hall Wednesday, November 4 Council on Aging, 7:00 pm @ Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government