From MetroWest Daily News: “A union man from his days as an MBTA trolley driver, Edward J. Mills has picked up several labor endorsements this summer in his bid for the 8th Middlesex state representative seat. His union ties also help explain where his positions differ from those of his opponent in the Democratic primary, Read the full article → from Union ties in the 8th Middlesex
Government
Fire engine ladder problems
From the Southborough Fire Department website: “The aerial ladder portion of Ladder 26 is out of service and can no longer be used for firefighting or rescues. A committee has been working for several months conducting research and exploring all options regarding an aerial ladder for Southborough. In the mean time, when a ladder truck Read the full article → from Fire engine ladder problems
Preliminary proposals for Verizon property discussed
From Wicked Local Southborough: “One option, for a 987,000-square-foot complex, would require a zoning change to allow two five-story buildings and two four-story buildings to be built, in addition to two parking structures. … A second option calls for a 712,000-square-foot complex, with its buildings topping out at three stories.” Full story Read the full article → from Preliminary proposals for Verizon property discussed
Proposal for a new police station
From the Boston Globe: “For years, Southborough officials have known the town needs a new police station. Now they are biting the bullet and preparing a proposal to build a new facility that they said could cost as much as $5.5 million.” Full story Read the full article → from Proposal for a new police station
New cable access facilitator
From the Southborough Cable TV Committee: “The Cable TV Committee has hired a part-time Cable Access Facilitator to take responsibility for coordinating and facilitating public access for Southborough Residents. Lou D’Amico started in this position in July and has been working quickly towards a number of initiatives, including the recording and broadcasting of Board of Read the full article → from New cable access facilitator
Don’t forget to register to vote
Wednesday August 27, 2008 is the last day to register to vote or to change your political party for the September 16th Primary. You can register at the Town Clerk’s office. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to register to vote