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Police and fire department to fill some vacancies

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Two weeks ago selectmen gave the police department the go-ahead to fill two vacancies in its ranks despite the current town hiring freeze. Vacancies in the fire department will also be filled, assuming there’s funding. Interim Chief Jane Moran told selectmen the two vacancies — one for a communications officer and one for a police officer Read the full article → from Police and fire department to fill some vacancies

Police chief job description posted

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In case you’re curious, the job posting for our new police chief is now on the town website. Here’s an excerpt: Candidate must value accountability, diversity and high ethical standards. Candidates must have thorough knowledge of police administration; proven communication and management skills; familiarity with collective bargaining, strong leadership qualities, ability to interact positively with Read the full article → from Police chief job description posted

Updated flood zone maps may mean higher insurance for some

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If you’re one of about 300 affected property owners in Southborough, the rate you pay for flood insuarnce may be on the rise. FEMA, the agency that determines where various flood zones lie, has been working with local engineering firms to update their Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Town Engineer John Woodsmall recently told selectmen that Read the full article → from Updated flood zone maps may mean higher insurance for some

Follow-up discussion about Southborough’s villages

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Back in April, the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) held a public workshop on the future of Southborough’s village districts — Downtown, Fayville, Cordaville, and Southville. There was a scheduling conflict that night, and some residents were unable to attend, so the ZAC will hold another discussion on Wednesday night. The discussion is part of an Read the full article → from Follow-up discussion about Southborough’s villages

Volunteers sought for PILOT committee

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You pay property taxes (pressumably). I pay property taxes. But some of the biggest landowners in town don’t. St. Mark’s, Fay School, The New England Center for Children, and Harvard are all tax-exempt non-profit organizations, which means they’re not required to pay property taxes on land they own. But while they don’t pay taxes, they Read the full article → from Volunteers sought for PILOT committee

Selectmen adopt looser residency requirement for police chief

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A few weeks ago, I told you selectmen had made a decision about residency requirements for Southborough’s new police chief. Turns out that wasn’t the case. What I thought was a decision was only a discussion. The actual decision wasn’t made until last week. Selectmen have always said that residency in town is “strongly preferred,” Read the full article → from Selectmen adopt looser residency requirement for police chief

Southborough selectmen coming to your living room

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The days of watching the Southborough selectmen in action from the comfort of your couch are drawing closer. Last week selectmen said they will broadcast their meetings on the town’s public access channels starting with the meeting on July 28. But before the meetings are broadcast to your living room, they want to make sure Read the full article → from Southborough selectmen coming to your living room

Police chief search committee set into action

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Selectmen met last night with the newly-formed police chief search committee to formally kick off the search process. The committee will review all applicants and recommend finalists to selectmen who will make the final hiring decision. “We know you will take your responsibilities in interviewing candidates seriously, and that you will make a fair decision,” Read the full article → from Police chief search committee set into action

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