What’s for dinner tonight? Better not be fish from the Sudbury River The EPA has warned against eating fish from the Sudbury River, which flows through Southborough, for years, but in the past few weeks they’ve installed new signs along the river to make sure people get the message. Fish in the Sudbury River Read the full article → from Don’t eat the fish
Government
What you need to know: Gregoire vs. Vigeant
This week we’re talking election prep. We’ve covered the ballot questions and the Eldridge vs. Levy senatorial race. Today it’s Danielle Gregoire vs. Arthur Vigeant in the 4th Middlesex. Southborough precinct 1 is part of the 4th Middlesex Representative district. Gregoire and Vigeant, both residents of Marlborough, are vying to fill the seat vacated by Read the full article → from What you need to know: Gregoire vs. Vigeant
What you need to know: Eldridge vs. Levy
James Eldridge (left) and Steven Levy (right). (Photos from the Metrowest Daily News) It’s the run-up to the election, and we all have decisions to make. Over the next few days, I’ll provide some resources to help you evaluate the choices. Yesterday we looked at the ballot questions. Today we’ll take a look at the Read the full article → from What you need to know: Eldridge vs. Levy
Blue town, red town
Is Southborough a blue town or a red town? If voter registration numbers are any indication, we’re a blue town … maybe. As of January 2008, the most recent data I could find, 24% of Southborough voters were registered as Democrats and 20% as Republicans. Independents made up a whopping 56%. With such a high Read the full article → from Blue town, red town
On taxes, pot, and dogs
When you head to the polls next week, you’ll have more than just the candidates to think about. You’ll also have some tough decisions to make on three ballot questions covering income taxes, marijuana, and dog racing. As you no doubt already know, Question 1 on whether to eliminate the state income tax is by Read the full article → from On taxes, pot, and dogs
Planning Board meeting agenda – 10/27
The Planning Board meets tonight and there are a number of public hearing items on their agenda: Bond Release – Summit/Farooq Ansari Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review/Fay School Athletic Fields Continued Public Hearing – Special Permit for Lower Impact Development/Fay School Athletic Fields Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review/Southborough Veterinary Clinic/78 Deerfoot Read the full article → from Planning Board meeting agenda – 10/27
Who’s on the ballot, updated
Last week I posted a list of candidates who will appear on ballots in Southborough on November 4th. Turns out I missed a couple of uncontested races. I’ve updated the list so it’s complete. Take a look. I also discovered some presidential candidates I didn’t know about. Baldwin? Barr? McKinney? Ring any bells? Presidential tickets Read the full article → from Who’s on the ballot, updated
Presidential candidate to visit Southborough tomorrow!
No, it’s not Barack Obama. And, no, it’s not John McCain. It’s perennial candidate Ralph Nader. Nader is attempting to get in the Guinness Book of World Records on Saturday by making 21 campaign stops across Massachusetts, including one in Southborough. Nader will deliver a 10-minute speech tomorrow starting at 4:20 at Ben’s Deli on Read the full article → from Presidential candidate to visit Southborough tomorrow!
Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
The Conservation Commission meets tonight at the Town House. They’ll review a notice of intent and a stormwater drainage permit from Fay School. Not sure if these relate to the ongoing construction on Main St. or the proposed project on Middle Rd. In addition to Fay, here are some other items on the agenda: 20 Read the full article → from Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
EMC’s plan to build a 10-building complex on 445 acres on the Westborough-Southborough line may have been approved by the Southborough Planning Board, but it still needs the okay of both the Southborough and Westborough conservations commissions. In a special town meeting last night, Westborough voters approved a wetlands protection article that will give their Read the full article → from Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Early numbers suggest the Southborough budget for 2010 could be in the red by $400,00 to $1 million. At its meeting last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and said current services could be cut by 4-7%. The board asked departments to submit 2010 budgets with no new Read the full article → from Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for 10/22
At its last meeting, the ZBA discussed environmental concerns around the proposed Woodland Meadows development at 84 Turnpike Rd. They decided to continue the hearing at a future meeting, and will determine when that meeting will be at their session tonight. In addition to Woodland Meadows, the ZBA will consider the following petitions: 3 Prentiss Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for 10/22
Two weeks until election day, do you know who’s on the ballot?
I’m going to assume you know who the headliners are in the upcoming presidential election, but what about the state and regional contests? That’s a bit murkier, isn’t it? It gets even more difficult when you consider Southborough has three precincts that cross state congressional districts. So let me help break it down for you. Read the full article → from Two weeks until election day, do you know who’s on the ballot?
Board of Selectmen agenda for 10/21
The Board of Selectmen meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Here’s what’s on their agenda: 6:30 p.m. Transfer Station Hearing – Rory Curtis6:45 p.m. Transfer Station Hearing – Jessica Seiders6:55 p.m. Appointment of part-time dispatchers7:00 p.m. Retirees Health Insurance discussion – Section 188:45 p.m. Revenue and Expend. Projections for FY 109:00 p.m. Facilities Committee – Cordaville Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen agenda for 10/21