Government

A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government

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

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

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

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

A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government

There have been a couple of questions on the blog recently about who controls the timing of traffic lights in town (see the open thread here). To find out, I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan. Read the full article → from Good question: Who’s responsible for traffic lights in town?

The Southborough Police have a new ride. Late last week, the police department took possession of a new Ford Explorer SUV. Funds for the vehicle, which cost $33K, were allocated by voters at annual town meeting last April. A second SUV was approved by voters at special town meeting last fall. Both SUVs will replace Read the full article → from Southborough police ready for the snow with a new SUV

The DPW came to last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting prepared to present findings on the source of water that flows from Stephen Stanechewski’s property at 126 Marlboro Road out onto the roadway. Public officials say the water freezes on the road creating an unsafe condition for motorists. Read the full article → from Still no resolution on Marlboro Road water issue