Several positions on Town committees expire this month. Some members are asking to be reappointed, but others have stepped down leaving vacancies. Read the full article → from Committee vacancies: Conservation seeking commissioner; Openings for Personnel, Advisory, Public Works Planning, ZBA and more
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BOS grants DPW head 3-yr contract prior to review; PW Planning Chair leaving over board’s treatment (Updated)
Last week, the Board of Selectmen granted a three year contract to Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. The change from single year to multi-year contract was voted on publicly but without explanation or discussion. Read the full article → from BOS grants DPW head 3-yr contract prior to review; PW Planning Chair leaving over board’s treatment (Updated)
Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
This year, getting Transfer Station stickers is easier than ever for Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
Police logs (6/17-6/19/16): Trailer fire on Fisher Rd
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (6/17-6/19/16): Trailer fire on Fisher Rd
Postseason ends with victory: ARHS Tennis Duo wins state championship
Last Thursday, second seed Algonquin Boys Tennis made it to the district finals. There, they faced Westborough, a team that defeated them twice earlier this season. They were outplayed 5-0, securing Westborough’s third division championship. Read the full article → from Postseason ends with victory: ARHS Tennis Duo wins state championship
Committee re/appointments: BOS calling in some individuals on objectives; Open Space needs to justify role; ZBA unadvertised vacancy
Last week, the Board of Selectmen tabled re-appointments of members to Town committees whose terms expire this month. The decision was made after two selectmen asked to hear from individuals or committees on their objectives or roles. Read the full article → from Committee re/appointments: BOS calling in some individuals on objectives; Open Space needs to justify role; ZBA unadvertised vacancy
The week in government: Planning & Conservation on Park Central, and Historical Commission on Police Station & Fayville Hall
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning & Conservation on Park Central, and Historical Commission on Police Station & Fayville Hall
Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of Specialist Bernardino Guevara Jr. of the Army who died on June 6th. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18
Pick up your volleyball and head to the sand
You don’t have to head to the coast, or even a lake, to enjoy a good game of beach volleyball. Read the full article → from Pick up your volleyball and head to the sand
ZBA appears favorable towards Ken’s addition; continued to discuss road signs for delivery trucks
Ken’s Foods asked the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a 65 foot high addition to its Southborough building on Turnpike Road. Read the full article → from ZBA appears favorable towards Ken’s addition; continued to discuss road signs for delivery trucks
Class of 2016: More news (and video) – Updated
When I initially covered graduating classes of 2016 from Southborough, I was missing some information. I finally have it all, plus video of the ceremony. Read the full article → from Class of 2016: More news (and video) – Updated
Pick up your racket for some free play or Mixed Doubles
You don’t have to join a club to enjoy a game of Tennis this summer in Southborough. Read the full article → from Pick up your racket for some free play or Mixed Doubles
New Town Planner (hopefully) starting soon
On Monday night, the Planning Board inteviewed a finalist for the Town Planner position. According to Southborough Wicked Local, she passed muster with the board. Read the full article → from New Town Planner (hopefully) starting soon
Postseason almost over: Boys Tennis falls to Westborough; athletes in State and NE tourneys
Last Thursday, second seed Algonquin Boys Tennis made it to the district finals. There, they faced Westborough, a team that defeated them twice earlier this season. They were outplayed 5-0, securing Westborough’s third division championship. Read the full article → from Postseason almost over: Boys Tennis falls to Westborough; athletes in State and NE tourneys