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
Government
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
Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
Southborough town meeting voters last month rejected a compromise proposed by the regional school committee to resolve the Algonquin debt assessment issue. That means the issue remains unresolved. The regional school committee on Wednesday night considered how to move forward. The Metrowest Daily News reports many favored a wait and see approach. Several members said Read the full article → from Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
Selectmen reshuffle leadership
The Board of Selectmen has a new chairman. The three selectmen (actually two selectmen and one selectwoman) regularly rotate the position of chair, with each holding it for a year. The switch happens at the first meeting after the annual town election. So it was that former chairman Bill Boland passed the baton to new Read the full article → from Selectmen reshuffle leadership
Help find Southborough’s new police chief
Do you care about law enforcement in Southborough? If so, the Board of Selectmen wants to hear from you. Earlier this month selectmen announced the formation of a search committee that will help find a new permanent police chief for Southborough. But so far, only four candidates have volunteered. “Members of the concerned citizenry, where Read the full article → from Help find Southborough’s new police chief
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. The movie films from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, so you might want to leave yourself some extra time if you’re going to one of the meetings at the Town House this week. Monday,May 18 Planning Board meeting, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in town government
Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
The family of Police Chief William Webber is getting ready to tee off in his honor. The Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 22 at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough. All proceeds from the event will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. On their website, the family shares Read the full article → from Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
After three years as principal of Neary, Joanne Irish has decided to retire at the end of the year. Irish told school committee members last night that she and her husband are relocating to the Cape. Superintendent Charles Gobron thanked Irish for all she had done, and for her “kindness toward students, parents, and teachers.” Read the full article → from Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
Volunteers needed for police chief search committee
The Board of Selectmen last week initiated their search for a permanent police chief, and they want your help filling seats on the search committee. While only the selectmen have the authority to hire a police chief, the search committee will be charged with interviewing candidates and providing a list of recommendations. The search committee Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for police chief search committee