Everyone says government jobs are cushy. I’m not sure if that’s actually true, but here’s your chance to find out. The town is currently looking to fill the following positions: Facilities Manager (job description): Technical and supervisory work in the maintenance and repair of 10 town buildings (excluding school properties). Open until filled. Library Director* Read the full article → from The town of Southborough is hiring
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Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
We all know the economy is tough right now. If you’re a Southborough resident who needs some financial assistance, you have options. The Southborough Trust Fund Commission is looking to give out as much as $15,000 in grants to help residents pay home heating, oil, medical, or other one-time expenses. To apply for a grant, Read the full article → from Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
Planning Board met with EMC and decided … what?
On Monday night the Planning Board met with EMC officials to discuss 16 conditions attached to EMC’s proposed 445-acre development on the Southborough-Westborough line. This is the latest in a series of discussions about the project. In August, Southborough rejected the project because they didn’t have time to review last-minute details provided by EMC. EMC Read the full article → from Planning Board met with EMC and decided … what?
Last day to register to vote – 10/15
Make sure your voice is heard. Register to vote in the November presidential election by October 15. Register in person at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town House, Monday-Friday from 9-5 pm. More info on the town website. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote – 10/15
Schools cutting down on paper
A recent article in the Metrowest Daily News profiled the efforts of area schools to cut down on paper use. Things like sending newsletters via email or posting grades online. Neary School is also doing its part. Last week was the final week for sending home paper versions of the Thursday Packet, a listing of Read the full article → from Schools cutting down on paper
EMC resolves dispute with Westborough, now on to Southborough
The town of Westborough and EMC, Corp have resolved a dispute that had stood in the way of EMC’s proposed office park on the Southborough-Westborough town line. The Westborough Conservation Commission had rejected EMC’s original proposal because it did not provide enough detail about drainage and other aspects of environmental impact. The state Department of Read the full article → from EMC resolves dispute with Westborough, now on to Southborough
Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Last week I posted about gearing up for flu season. The Southborough Board of Health is doing its part by offering two flu clinics in November, one for high risk residents and residents 65 and older, and one for all Southborough residents age 19 and older. Here are the details: Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM Read the full article → from Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Town House changes?
The Boston Globe reports on possible renovations to the Town House, to the tune of $200,000. The changes are being proposed by the Municipal Facilities Committee and include reconfiguring the space previously used by the Board of Health (which moved to the Senior Center) and changing the building entrance to make town offices easier to Read the full article → from Town House changes?
What’s $1.5 million between friends?
Northborough and Southborough are the recipients of $1.5 million in state reimbursements from the Algonquin project. Score! The problem is how to divide the windfall between the towns, a battle that has been going on for more than a year. At last night’s regional school committee meeting, the committee proposed a reconciliation. According to their Read the full article → from What’s $1.5 million between friends?
How Southborough voted
The Primary results in Southborough mostly fell in line with the state-wide results, with the only departure of note coming in the 8th Middlesex where Southborough was marginally more fond of Ed Mills than other towns in the district. See the charts below for how the Southborough vote compared with the overall numbers for all Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
Primary results
Turns out the races weren’t even close in the Middlesex 4th (Southborough Precinct 1) and 8th (Southborough Precincts 2 & 3) districts. Gregoire took the 4th and Dykema took the 8th. Each won by a considerable margin. Here are the numbers: 4th Middlesex District Representative in General Court (Includes Marlborough, Southborough and Berlin) MATTHEW A. Read the full article → from Primary results
It’s all about trucks at the Fire Department
Earlier this month I wrote about Southborough’s only ladder truck being out of commission. Now the Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a new 100-foot ladder truck to the Board of Selectmen. The ladder truck they recommend, known as a quint, is equipped with a pump, water tank, hoses, aerial ladder and ground ladders. Read the full article → from It’s all about trucks at the Fire Department
Who to vote for
Okay, I’m not actually going to tell you who to vote for, but I can help you figure out what your options are. All you have to do is go to this handy website run by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Enter your address and it tells you what precinct you’re in (Southborough has 3), Read the full article → from Who to vote for
Oregon Rd. 40B comment deadline 9/20
Have thoughts on the proposed 40B development off Oregon Road? Comments are due to the Selectmen (email) by 9/20. For more background on the project, see this article from Wicked Local Southborough or this article from the Boston Globe Read the full article → from Oregon Rd. 40B comment deadline 9/20