Southborough seniors, veterans, and others might qualify for property tax assistance. Here’s more information about the programs. Read the full article → from Property tax assistance for seniors and others
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Tree removal planned for several Southborough roads
National Grid wants to remove 32 trees along several Southborough roads to minimize the chance of power outages. Here’s a list of affected areas: Fisher Road (13 trees) Marlborough Road (5 trees) Newton Street (10 trees) Boston Road (2 trees) Central Street (2 trees) Trees slated for removal have been marked with signs. National Grid Read the full article → from Tree removal planned for several Southborough roads
Tonight’s Planning Board agenda
The Planning Board meets tonight to take up a number of topics including a proposed subdivision on White Bagley Road and temporary parking lots for Farrell Volvo. The board will also discuss the proposed Fay School project on Middle Road. Fay plans to expand the Goodnow House to accommodate their new kindergarten and pre-K classes. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Planning Board agenda
How much Southborough would get under the Algonquin reimbursement proposal
The debate over how to distribute state reimbursements from the Algonquin renovation project has been percolating for more than a year. At last week’s regional school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron revealed how much of the kitty each town would get under the latest proposal. Southborough has argued distribution should be based on Algonquin enrollment Read the full article → from How much Southborough would get under the Algonquin reimbursement proposal
What’s so historic about the police station anyway?
The Municipal Facilities Committee has a plan to build a new one-story police station. That plan calls for the demolition of the current police station, a point that gives the Southborough Historical Commission pause. While they have not launched a formal opposition to the plan, the Historical Commission would prefer to see the existing building Read the full article → from What’s so historic about the police station anyway?
Woodland Meadows at the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight and will once again take up Woodland Meadows, the 40B proposed for 84 Turnpike Rd. It’s the third time the project has been on the agenda this fall. In addition to Woodland Meadows, the ZBA will consider an addition to 71 Oak Hill Road that encroaches on a Read the full article → from Woodland Meadows at the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight
Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
We’ve been talking about property taxes recently. Last week I showed you how to calculate your 2009 property tax. Today we’ll take a look at how the property tax rate has changed in recent years. According to numbers posted by the Assessors Office, the tax rate for fiscal year 2009 is the highest since 2000. Read the full article → from Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
The Municipal Facilities Committee has been making the rounds with their proposal for a new police station. Earlier this month they presented options to the Board of Selectmen. Last week they held a public hearing on their proposal. Tonight they’re talking to the Advisory Committee. To keep things interesting, the Historical Commission will get equal Read the full article → from It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Police and fire personnel stand at attention in honor of Southborough Police Chief William H. “Billy” Webber during a funeral service, Saturday in Milford. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Below is a round-up of the coverage given to Police Chief William Webber in the local news media. Noticeably absent is a story from the Boston Read the full article → from Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Somber Southborough
White doves were released, church bells tolled, and a long line of mourners waited to pay their respects to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died this week of cancer at the age of 53. A funeral for Chief Webber will be held tomorrow in Milford (click for more details). Related stories: In his own Read the full article → from Somber Southborough
In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
Police Chief William Webber (Photo from boston.com) “The thing about Billy is he always had a smile.” That’s how Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro started our conversation about Police Chief William Webber who passed away earlier this week. Chief Mauro first met Chief Webber when Webber joined the Southborough Police Department in 1980. Here, in Read the full article → from In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
Who’s in charge at the police department?
While Police Chief William Webber was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Board of Selectmen appointed Sgt. Jane Moran as sergeant in charge. Sgt. Moran will continue in that capacity now that the Chief has passed away. Read the full article → from Who’s in charge at the police department?
Southborough voters came out in force
Before the election, I promised to provide voter turnout numbers for Southborough and surrounding towns. Turns out those numbers are hard to come by. According to the State Elections Division, results are not released until they are certified by the Governor’s Council. And since overseas ballots have an additional ten days to reach the local Read the full article → from Southborough voters came out in force
Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 11/13
The Conservation Commission meets tonight at 7:30 pm in the Town House Meeting Room (2nd floor). As with their last meeting, Fay School projects will take up a good portion of the agenda. Here’s a rundown: 185-191 Mill Street South (Fay School Athletic Fields): Application(s) for the redevelopment of the former Marlboro Equestrian Center into Read the full article → from Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 11/13