At a special meeting this week, the regional school committee decided to stay out of the tiff between Northborough and Southborough over how to split debt remaining on the Algonquin renovation. The Northborough Board of Selectmen had asked them to file a request for a declaratory judgment on the issue, but the school committee voted unanimously not to do that. Read the full article → from Regional school committee declines to get in middle of debt issue
Government
The day President Obama visited Southborough
Well, maybe not visited exactly, but reports are he drove through our little corner of the world this evening on his way to tour flood damage elsewhere in the state. Read the full article → from The day President Obama visited Southborough
Census return rate for Southborough higher than average
Fifty-seven percent of those of you in Southborough have mailed back your federal census form. That’s compared to the 52% nationwide and 53% statewide who have done the same. Read the full article → from Census return rate for Southborough higher than average
Meet the candidate: Paul Cimino (Planning Board)
Paul Cimino is running for a seat on the Planning Board. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Paul Cimino (Planning Board)
Annual town report and town meeting warrant posted
Town meeting opens two weeks from tonight. Those of you wanting to get a preview of all of the articles up for vote can now download a copy of the warrant – along with the annual town report – from the town’s website. You can also pick up hard copies of both at the Town House, Library, and other spots around town. Read the full article → from Annual town report and town meeting warrant posted
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of March 29 through April 2. Read the full article → from The week in government
Regional school committee looks for naming suggestions
When Dennis Wrenn died last year, many in the community called for the Algonquin auditorium to be named in his honor. Turns out the regional school committee has a policy and procedure for how buildings or parts of buildings get named. They even have a subcommittee. Read the full article → from Regional school committee looks for naming suggestions
Meet the candidate: John Rooney (Board of Selectmen)
Political newcomer John Rooney is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: John Rooney (Board of Selectmen)
Jane Moran sworn in as police chief
Jane Moran was sworn in as police chief last night in front of a packed crowed of colleagues, friends, family, and other well-wishers. Read the full article → from Jane Moran sworn in as police chief
The race is on: Key positions contested in Southborough elections
Voters will have a choice in several key races at town elections in May. As of yesterday’s filing deadline, races for Selectmen, Planning Board, and the Board of Health were all contested. Read the full article → from The race is on: Key positions contested in Southborough elections
Today is the last day to register to vote before town meeting
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
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