I asked Town Engineer John Woodsmall for an update on the Northboro Road bridge work. Keep reading to find out what he had to say. Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge work continues on schedule
Government
Regional school committee votes to put assessment compromise before voters again
For two years now the towns of Northborough and Southborough have been at odds about how to assess debt payments for the Algonquin building project. A compromise plan put forward by the Regional School Committee was overwhelmingly rejected by Southborough voters at town meeting last April. At their meeting last week, the school committee decided Read the full article → from Regional school committee votes to put assessment compromise before voters again
The week in government
With the holiday on Thursday, it’s a light meeting schedule this week. The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday to do goal setting for fiscal year 2010. They’ll also accept PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) donations from Harvard and the New England Center for Children. Monday, November 23 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, November Read the full article → from The week in government
Selectmen unanimously pick Jane Moran to be Southborough’s new police chief
“Should the Board of Selectmen retain Jane Moran as leader of the Southborough Police Department? That is the question,” Chairman Sal Giorlandino told the crowd at the Town House waiting to hear who would become the next police chief. When all was said and done last night, the selectmen decided the answer was “yes” and Read the full article → from Selectmen unanimously pick Jane Moran to be Southborough’s new police chief
Jane Moran appointed new police chief
The Board of Selectmen has unanimously appointed Interim Chief Jane Moran as Southborough’s new permanent chief of police. The decision tonight comes just over a year after Police Chief William Webber died of cancer. Selectman Bill Boland initially recommended Framingham Lt. Paul Shastany for the position, but in the end threw his support behind Moran Read the full article → from Jane Moran appointed new police chief
National Grid plans tree removal
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
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