Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff for more than one reason today. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
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2015 Boston Marathon runner: Christo Baltas
Southborough has always had an impressive showing at the Boston Marathon, and this year is no exception. On Monday, April 21, thirty-five Southborough residents will don a bib a run for themselves and for causes they hold dear. Every runner has a story, and from now until marathon day, I’ll feature as many of those stories as I can on the blog. Read the full article → from 2015 Boston Marathon runner: Christo Baltas
Obituary: Alida Lee Drewry Ferguson, 79
Alida Lee Drewry Ferguson, 79, of Southborough, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in the Coleman House of Northborough, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alida Lee Drewry Ferguson, 79
Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
Last night, 80 voters overruled 54 to determine that Southborough will have a bylaw to delay demolition of historic buildings.
Clearer majorities chose to support other articles, including a solar bylaw, recycling sticker, and actions supporting town recreation. Read the full article → from Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
What’s still up for a vote tonight at Town Meeting
Planning to attend tonight’s Town Meeting. Here’s a reminder of what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from What’s still up for a vote tonight at Town Meeting
More Town Meeting: Article for transparency too unclear
Last night, John Butler asked residents to make a move towards transparency. The plans for implementation and future expense were too unclear for most voters. Read the full article → from More Town Meeting: Article for transparency too unclear
Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Town Meeting voters approved more than $50 million in town budgets and expenditures last night. But there’s still a lot of business to be resolved tonight.
Residents didn’t question the bulk of the budget or the biggest expenses. Instead, much of the night was spent debating issues related to town personnel. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Primate Center: Investigation into 6 more monkey deaths; revelation of 12 deaths prior to 2011
According to The Boston Globe, the New England Primate Center is under investigation again for more suspicious deaths of monkeys. Read the full article → from Primate Center: Investigation into 6 more monkey deaths; revelation of 12 deaths prior to 2011
Town Meeting Continued to Tuesday night: Demolition Delay Bylaw back in the running
Annual Town Meeting opened at 7:00 pm tonight. Four hours later, it has been continued to 7:30 pm on Tuesday.
Still up are articles 18-33 That includes the Demolition Delay Bylaw which is back on. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Continued to Tuesday night: Demolition Delay Bylaw back in the running
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Police Warning and logs: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police Warning and logs: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
The week in government: Annual Town Meeting
The Annual Town Meeting (opening tonight) dominates, with most committees focused on pre-meeting preparations. Boards are clearly prepared for the meeting to continue into a second night, with more meetings planned to prep for Tuesday evening. Read the full article → from The week in government: Annual Town Meeting
Headshots for Alzheimers – April 16-17
Looking to update your business website or online profile with a “snappy new headshot”? A photographer in town is holding a special session this Thursday and Friday.
Don’t think of it as an expense. Consider it a donation to a worthy cause. Read the full article → from Headshots for Alzheimers – April 16-17
Letter: Support needed again for 9/11 field (Warrant Article 25)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Support needed again for 9/11 field (Warrant Article 25)