No surprise, it’s all about town meeting this week. A number of boards and committees will meet just prior to town meeting on Monday evening, with the main event scheduled to start at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. Monday,April 13 Advisory Committee, 6:00 pm @ Room 192, Trottier Middle School Board of Selectmen, 6:00 Read the full article → from The week in town government
Government
7 reasons to attend town meeting
On the fence about whether to attend town meeting on Monday night? Here are seven reasons why you should. 1. You get to decide what your tax rate will be The more stuff that gets funded at town meeting, the more you’re likely to pay in property taxes. It’s as simple and as complex as Read the full article → from 7 reasons to attend town meeting
More on the PCE leak issue you’ll hear about at town meeting
The DPW wants Town Meeting to approve $40K to study a PCE leak. The Advisory Committee has taken a stance against the request because they say the leak can’t be fixed and why study something you can’t fix? Yesterday I wondered aloud what this issue was all about. DPW Director Karen Galligan read my post Read the full article → from More on the PCE leak issue you’ll hear about at town meeting
Tree removal hearing
National Grid wants to cut down 37 trees and prune another six to provide more clearance for power lines in town. The affected trees are on Northboro, Parkerville, and Cordaville Roads. Trees desginated for removal have been posted with a notice of intent. Ones designated for pruning are marked with small blue ribbons. If you Read the full article → from Tree removal hearing
More about how town meeting works
Yesterday I gave you some basics about how town meeting works. But if you’d like to learn more, just turn on your TV tonight at 7:00 pm. That’s when Southborough’s cable access channels will air a video about town meeting. If you’re a Charter customer, tune to channel 11. For Verizon, tune to channel 38. Read the full article → from More about how town meeting works
New office park could face hurdles
It’s been there so long, you probably don’t even notice it anymore. A cleared lot on the south side of Route 9 near Deerfoot Road with mounds of dirt and a lonely bulldozer. It’s been that way for over twenty years, but now Southborough-based Bartolini Builders is looking to breathe new life into the project. Read the full article → from New office park could face hurdles
A newbie’s guide to town meeting
I have an admission to make. I’ve never been to a town meeting. … Now, that’s not technically true, but the only time I remember going I was in the fourth grade, so I’m not sure that really counts. (Before you judge me too harshly, remember that I lived out-of-state until recently. They don’t have Read the full article → from A newbie’s guide to town meeting
Selectmen close to inking deal with Columbia Pictures
Get your camera and your autograph pads ready, because barring any unforeseen glitches, Adam Sandler and crew are coming to Southborough. Selectman Bill Boland told me last night that the town is close to an agreement with Columbia Pictures on their request to film scenes for a new Sandler comedy in and around Pilgrim Church Read the full article → from Selectmen close to inking deal with Columbia Pictures
The week in town government
Bartolini Builders will go before the Planning Board tonight to seek permits for three 3-story, 26,400-square-foot office buildings at 276, 278 and 280 Turnpike Road. If Google Maps is correct, 276-280 Turnpike Road is the undeveloped land on Route 9 eastbound just west of Deerfoot Road. Also tonight, the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee Read the full article → from The week in town government
Rabies clinic on Saturday
The Board of Heath is offering rabies shots for cats and dogs on Saturday for $10 a pop. The clinic will be held at the DPW building next to the Transfer Station. Bring you cat in a carrier between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, or your dog on a leash between 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Shots Read the full article → from Rabies clinic on Saturday
Why build when you can buy?
If you have 10,000-square-foot, energy-efficient building with at least 40 parking spaces you’d like to sell to the town of Southborough (and, really, who doesn’t?) you’d better act quick. The town has put out an RFP (request for proposal) for a building that could be used as a new police station. Town administrators are exploring Read the full article → from Why build when you can buy?
Register for the senior tax work-off program starting Friday
Some hours helping out with town projects could earn seniors a break on their property taxes. The senior tax work-off program sets up qualified seniors with work projects in town departments to earn up to $750 of their property taxes. Seniors must be age 60 or older and be willing to commit to 112 hours Read the full article → from Register for the senior tax work-off program starting Friday
Selectmen choose new building inspector
Last week four candidates interviewed for the position of building inspector which has been vacant since Peter Johnson’s retirement in February. On Tuesday night selectmen made their choice. While selectmen called all of the candidates “excellent,” they unanimously and without much debate chose David G. Gusmini, a Holliston resident who is currently the assistant building Read the full article → from Selectmen choose new building inspector
A tribute to Chief Webber
If you’ve seen a copy of the town’s annual report which was released last week, you probably noticed it’s dedicated to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died last November after a battle with cancer. Last night selectmen presented copies of the report to Chief Webber’s wife Kathy and other members of his family. “Billy Read the full article → from A tribute to Chief Webber