You’ve probably heard about the class-action lawsuit against the Turnpike Authority that alleges Mass Pike tolls are an “unfair tax,” but what you might not know is that a Southborough man is right in the thick of it. Robert Ackley of Southborough was one of three Metrowest residents to file the suit against the beleaguered Read the full article → from Southborough resident in the middle of Pike toll battle
Government
A discussion about Southborough’s character
There’s no arguing the fact that Southborough has changed since I was a kid growing up here, and there’s probably no arguing it will continue to change. Through all the change, I’ve always heard people say that it’s important to preserve the “character of Southborough.” But what exactly do we mean by that? Just what Read the full article → from A discussion about Southborough’s character
Police chief search process comes under fire
Ever since selectmen first started talking about finding a permanent police chief to replace the late William Webber, they’ve said that Interim Chief Jane Moran would automatically be a finalist should she choose to apply for the position. That decision came under fire last night, in an exchange that got pretty heated. Chairman of the Read the full article → from Police chief search process comes under fire
Searching for a search committee
The Board of Selectmen tonight will interview 15 people who have volunteered to be part of the committee that will search for a permanent police chief. Selectmen aim to appoint a committee of about seven members or so. Some of the volunteers are residents, others are not. Some are regular citizens, and others like School Read the full article → from Searching for a search committee
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Note that Selectmen will meet on Monday this week instead of their normal Tuesday. Monday, June 8 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Personnel Board, 8:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Tuesday, June 9 Youth Commission, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
Public meeting on Main Street reconstruction project
The project to overhaul Main Street hit a speedbump earlier this year when MassHighway rejected the town’s initial design. Since then, the town has been working with new consultants to come up with a revised proposal. You’ll get a chance to hear about the redesign at a public meeting on Thursday. At the meeting, project Read the full article → from Public meeting on Main Street reconstruction project
Building a house in five hours
Yesterday 65 Southville Road was a mostly-empty lot, but by the end of the day today, it will boast a brand new two-story house. How is that possible? Ana Salceda Ferris of Ferris Development Group explains it’s all about modular technology: The house is coming in 4 giant sections, a crane will place each unit on the Read the full article → from Building a house in five hours
Southborough opts out of school choice program
Every year the Southborough School Committee must decide whether to open up enrollment to non-Southborough students as part of the state’s school choice program. This year, as in years past, the decision was no. The school choice program allows parents to send their children to schools in communities other than the city or town they Read the full article → from Southborough opts out of school choice program
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note is a public meeting on Thursday on the Main Street reconstruction project. Monday,June 1 Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC), 5:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
Fire log for the week
Monday 5/25/09 16:10 Brush or brush and grass mix fire, Carriage Hill Circle Sunday 5/24/09 14:18 EMS call, Independence Lane, Ashland 22:20 EMS call, North Street Saturday 5/23/09 02:03 Cover assignment, Cedar Street, Ashland Friday 5/22/09 06:32 Alarm system activation due to malfunction, Bantry Road 16:58 Vehicle accident with injuries, Valley Road 19:58 Unauthorized burning, Read the full article → from Fire log for the week
Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema
You have two chances next week to talk with legislators or their staff. State Representative Carolyn Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Monday to talk with constituents, while staff members for U.S. Senator John Kerry will hold office hours at the Town House on Tuesday. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema
No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now
The plan by the owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store to offer cheaper commuter rail parking is dead, at least for now. The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Zoning Board of Appeals denied without prejudice Ramanbhati Patel’s request for a special permit to offer monthly parking in his lot. He will be able to reapply Read the full article → from No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now
Cordaville Hall to get a new roof, lose some dormers
The Board of Selectmen last week approved a $32K contract to replace the roof at Cordaville Hall (the Senior Center). As part of the work, the four dormers on the back of the building will be removed. The ones on the front will remain. Facilities Manager Phil Rinehart told selectmen the roof needs replacing because Read the full article → from Cordaville Hall to get a new roof, lose some dormers
The week in town government
It’s a light meeting schedule this week. Here’s the list. Monday,May 25 Memorial Day – no meetings scheduled Tuesday, May 26 Personnel Board, 6:45 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Cable Television Committee, 7:30 pm @ Cable Access Office, Fayville Hall Wednesday, May 27 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in town government