We’ve talked quite a bit about the ladder truck here on the blog, but there may be some questions you still want answered, some information you still need before making a decision at town meeting next week. If that’s the case, then plan on attending a public forum sponsored by the Ladder Truck Committee on Read the full article → from Get answers about the ladder truck before town meeting
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Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
As New Englanders, we’re no strangers to severe weather — just look to the July flood for a recent example. Thanks to a lot of work by the town’s emergency perparedness groups, Southborough is now even more prepared than ever to deal with weather threats. Southborough recently became certified by the National Weather Service (NWS) and Read the full article → from Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
Special town meeting warrant available
The special town meeting is a week from today. You can pick up a copy of the warrant at the library, Town House, police station or transfer station. You can also download a copy (.pdf) from the town website. The meeting starts on September 29 at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. A quorum of Read the full article → from Special town meeting warrant available
Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
The House last week approved legislation that would give Governor Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary successor to the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. Democrat Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, voted against the legislation. In this message to her constituents, Dykema explains her vote. Dear residents and Read the full article → from Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
The week in government
With the special town meeting next week, it’s not surprising that many town committees will spend their time preparing this week. The Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen meet separately on Monday to talk about town meeting. They’ll also meet jointly on Tuesday to sync up articles that require funding, like the new ladder truck. Read the full article → from The week in government
Voters to consider ban on public marijuana use
In the last six months or so, Southborough police have issued 15 marijuana-related citations. Interim Chief Jane Moran told selectmen last week that all of the tickets went to kids under 18 years of age, all of whom were driving at the time. It’s one of the reasons Moran would like voters to approve a Read the full article → from Voters to consider ban on public marijuana use
School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Last night was the first meeting of the year for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee, and high on the agenda was the Algonquin reimbursement issue. For those of you who need a refresher, this is the long-standing debate about how to equitably split Algonquin mortgage payments for the next 17 years. Southborough voters rejected a Read the full article → from School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Red Barn Coffee on Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 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
Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
If you’re looking to get some background on the issues surrounding the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck — an issue that will take top billing at town meeting later this month — you might want to check out a five-part series I did on the subject earlier this year. (The second post in the Read the full article → from Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
Thomas W. McAuliffe, longtime Southborough selectman, has died
Former Southborough Selectman Thomas W. McAuliffe died yesterday at Beth Israel Hospital. He was 76. McAuliffe most recently lived in Dennisport, but was a longtime resident of Southborough. He served as selectman from 1970 to 1999. The hearing room at the Town House is named in his honor. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but Read the full article → from Thomas W. McAuliffe, longtime Southborough selectman, has died
Friday is the last day to register to vote before the fall town meeting
Town Meeting this fall will take on a number of big issues, and if you want to join the fun, you need to be a registered voter. If you’re not registered to vote in Southborough, Friday is the last day to do so before town meeting on September 29. The Town Clerk’s office will be Read the full article → from Friday is the last day to register to vote before the fall town meeting
Help shape the future of Main Street
The town has held a number of public meetings to share information about and get feedback on the reconstruction of Main Street, and the next in the series will be on Thursday night. The town’s first design was rejected by Mass Highway earlier this year. Since then, the town and project engineers Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Read the full article → from Help shape the future of Main Street
Police department will ask voters for a second SUV
A Southborough police cruiser was involved in a minor traffic accident earlier this month at the intersection of Newton and Cross Streets. The cruiser was broadsided after its brakes failed. There were no injuries and both vehicles drove away, but Interim Chief Jane Moran said it could have been “catastrophic” if the brakes had failed Read the full article → from Police department will ask voters for a second SUV
The week in government
There’s a meeting for every day of the week this week. Here’s the list: Monday, September 14 Municipal Technology Committee, 8:30 am @ Town Administrator’s Office, Town House Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Historical Museum, 25 Common Street Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Read the full article → from The week in government