Last week I wondered whether Southborough was a blue town or a red town. The answer (I think) is we’re blue, but not as blue as the rest of the state. In almost all races, Democrats carried the day in Southborough. The exception to the all-Democrats-all-the-time rule was Steven Levy in the Middlesex & Worcester Read the full article → from Red, blue, or a little of both?
Government
Selectmen lend support to new police station
The Facilities Committee briefed the Board of Selectmen Monday night on options for a new police station. There are two on the table. Option 1 would construct a new 1-story building behind and adjoining the existing Fire Station. At over 12,000 square feet, preliminary estimates have the project coming in at $7.1 million. The existing Read the full article → from Selectmen lend support to new police station
Overheard at the library today
“I never said a prayer for a president before, but I said a prayer for Barack Obama last night.” I think he’s going to need it. Read the full article → from Overheard at the library today
Southborough backs Obama
Southborough played it’s part in this historic election by backing Barack Obama with 56% of its votes. McCain got 42%, and the remaining 2% went to third-party candidates. The Southborough numbers for Obama were a bit lower than the statewide average of 62% (as of this morning with 97% of precincts reporting). The Boston Globe Read the full article → from Southborough backs Obama
Dems sweep local elections
It was a sweep for local Democrats last night as James Eldridge, Carolyn Dykema, and Danielle Gregoire all won their races. Read the full article → from Dems sweep local elections
Southborough results are in
We don’t know the outcome of all races yet, but we do know how Southborough voted. All three precincts have reported, and here are the results. Green text means the candidate or question won the Southborough vote. A green arrow means the candidate or question is the declared winner. Note: These are results for Southborough Read the full article → from Southborough results are in
Get your flu shot this week
A reminder that the Southborough Board of Health is offering flu shots this week. If you’re a town employee, over 65, or considered “high-risk” you can get your shot on Thursday. The rest of us can get vaccinated on Saturday. Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM TO 4:00 PM Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. For residents Read the full article → from Get your flu shot this week
Property taxes are on the rise
The Board of Selectmen last night voted to approve a 9% increase in property taxes for fiscal year 2009 (07/01/08 – 06/30/09). That works out to an average increase of $648 per family. Property taxes are based on real estate valuations. In Southborough, the average valuation for a single family home decreased from $576,600 in Read the full article → from Property taxes are on the rise
An easy time at Southborough polls
I voted earlier today at Trottier. The place was bustling, but lines were short or nonexistent. I was in and out in 5 minutes. Have you voted yet? Share your experience in the comments below. Read the full article → from An easy time at Southborough polls
Reminder: New hours for the Town House
The Town House will be open new hours starting this week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm The new schedule will be in effect until March 27, 2009. Read the full article → from Reminder: New hours for the Town House
Get ye to the polls
In the 2006 statewide election, Southborough’s voter turnout was 71%, 10 points higher than the state average. (Trying to remember what was on the ballot in 2006? Liquor sales in grocery stores for one. Deval Patrick for another.) 71% is a pretty good number, but wouldn’t it be great to do even better this year? Read the full article → from Get ye to the polls
Where Southborough’s money went
In researching the Blue town, red town post from last week, I took a look at campaign contributions from Southborough residents. Turns out Southborough is a politically-minded town, at least compared to the rest of the state. Of the 263 cities and towns reporting campaign contributions to McCain or Obama from January 2007 to June Read the full article → from Where Southborough’s money went
Public hearing on Fay School proposal tonight
The Planning Board meets tonight, and taking up much of their agenda will be Fay School and their proposal to build a new classroom building off Middle Rd. It’s a public hearing, so if you have comments or questions about Fay’s proposal, plan on being there. 7:00 p.m. TBA 7:15 p.m. Continued Public Hearing – Read the full article → from Public hearing on Fay School proposal tonight
Board of Selectmen to discuss police station proposal tonight
The Board of Selectmen meets tonight at 7:00 pm. On their agenda is an update on the proposal for a new police station among other things. 6:30 p.m. Executive Session – Town Counsel (Note: Executive sessions are closed to the public) 7:00 p.m. Tax Classification Hearing 7:20 p.m. Facilities Committee—Police Station update 8:00 p.m. Fiber Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen to discuss police station proposal tonight