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This week in town government

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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

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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

Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight

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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

Tree removal planned for several Southborough roads

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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

How much Southborough would get under the Algonquin reimbursement proposal

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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