It’s a busy week in town government. Of note is the Planning Board meeting on Monday which will feature a presentation on the feasibility of burying phone and electrical wires along Main Street. The board will also review a site plan for a proposed 8,000 square foot commercial development at 40 Southville Road. Here’s a Read the full article → from The week in town government
Government
School committee gets a peek at FY2010 budget
“It’s a very prudent budget.” That’s what Secretary Paul Gaffney had to say about the preliminary numbers presented by Superintendent Charles Gobron at last night’s Southborough School Committee meeting. Below level serviceEarlier this year, the Board of Selectmen asked Southborough departments to submit level-service budgets. Level service doesn’t mean a 0% increase, it means providing Read the full article → from School committee gets a peek at FY2010 budget
A message of thanks from the Webber family
A letter of appreciation from Southborough Police Chief William Webber’s widow Kathy was published recently in the Daily News Tribune. “His loss devastates us all; however, as he looks down on us from above, we are comforted by the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, support, thoughtfulness and the kind words from so many people. No Read the full article → from A message of thanks from the Webber family
Clarification on school budgets
Last week I posted a story about school budgets for FY2010. Superintendent Charles Gobron presented budget numbers at the Northborough School Committee meeting. I indicated in my post that the budget was for the entire school district, but I’ve since learned (thanks, Mom!) that’s not the case. Here’s how the budget process works. There are Read the full article → from Clarification on school budgets
The week in town government
The week in town government Here’s a rundown of committee and department meetings scheduled for this week. Monday, December 8MBTA Triangle Committee meeting, 6:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town HouseAdvisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Road (agenda) Tuesday, December 9Board of Library Trustees, 5:00 pm @ Meeting Room, LibraryYouth Commission, 6:45 pm Read the full article → from The week in town government
Town to take a closer look at energy use
The Board of Selectmen last week approved the formation of a new Energy Management Committee whose charter is to help the town use energy more efficiently and reduce costs. As lots of area towns take a closer look at how they use energy, this seems like a good move. Committee members include Town Administrator Jean Read the full article → from Town to take a closer look at energy use
Southborough Open Land Foundation looking for members
Southborough’s open spaces are part of its charm. Whether they’re large parcels like Chestnut Hill Farm or smaller ones like a 1-acre plot abutting the Arts Center, open spaces give us places to hike and spot wildlife, and they give us room to breathe. If you care about open land in Southborough, consider joining the Read the full article → from Southborough Open Land Foundation looking for members
Interim police chief appointed
The Board of Selectmen last night unanimously voted to appoint Jane Moran interim police chief in the wake of Police Chief William Webber’s death last month. Interim Chief Moran will assume “all the duties and responsibilities of police chief until further action by the Board,” Chairman Bill Boland said. “We congratulate you and know you’ll Read the full article → from Interim police chief appointed
The historic South Union School
Did you know the South Union School (now the Arts Center) used to house a branch of the local library? Or that it was built in 1912 by well-known architects Cooper and Bailey who built a number of area schools in the early 1900’s? Or that it’s an example of Classical Revival architecture? The Southborough Read the full article → from The historic South Union School
Planning Board gives go-ahead to Fay Primary School project
The Goodnow House on Middle Road would be incorporated into the new Fay Primary School complex. In a special meeting last night, the Planning Board voted to approve the Fay Primary School project. If you’re having trouble keeping the Fay construction projects straight, this is the one on Middle Road that incorporates the existing Goodnow Read the full article → from Planning Board gives go-ahead to Fay Primary School project
This week in town government
Here’s a rundown of committee and department meetings scheduled for this week. Monday, December 1 Planning Board, 7:00 pm, Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm, Historical Museum Tuesday, December 2 Emergency Planning & Management Committee, 10:00 am, Memorial Hall, Fire Station Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm, Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Wednesday, Read the full article → from This week in town government
Fire Department ladder truck report available
Southborough’s only ladder truck is permanently out-of-commission, and the Fire Department is recommending the purchase of a replacement to the tune of nearly $1 million. A detailed report explaining why Southborough needs a ladder truck, what the purchase options are, and where the funding might come from has just been issued by the Aerial Ladder Read the full article → from Fire Department ladder truck report available
News from the Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen last night heard updates from the Board of Health and the Cable Committee. I’ll talk more about those updates in an upcoming post In other business, the selectmen took on an array of topics, including the following: Approved a request to move several utility poles near Fay School from the south Read the full article → from News from the Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight
The Board of Selectmen meet tonight. Here’s a look at their agenda: Transfer Station violation hearing Update from the Board of Health on future plans Update from the Cable Committee Southville Road Sidewalk Improvement Project Verizon New England, Inc. and Massachusetts Electric Company pole hearing – Main Street Nomination of the South Union School (currently Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight