The Southborough Police Department is looking for a qualified dispatcher to support emergency services on a part-time basis. Read the full article → from Southborough Police seeking part-time dispatcher
The Town is moving forward on a project to evaluate Police and Fire buildings. Meanwhile, safety chiefs are continuing efforts to explain to the community the need for the project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building project – tours of Fire Station and a model complex
Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be raised to the top of the flag pole at sunset today. Read the full article → from Flags should be back to full mast tonight
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Main Street collision
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning on bylaws and new major development; Public Works on water rates; and MassDOT meeting on Main St
A roundup of news includes a fundraiser for Algonquin sports and a video of school sports and arts highlights. Read the full article → from Sports roundup: Boosters fundraiser, Hockey loss, and ARHS winter video (sports, arts, and more) (Updated)
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: Desiree Aselbekian announcing run for Selectwoman
According to a public message from the Breakneck Hill Cow Fund, Southborough’s Belties are “in peril.” But the town committee charged with threatening the herd claims there’s a major misunderstanding. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cow Fund looks to rally support for “Cows in Peril”; Stewardship Committee claims misunderstanding
Advisory Committee member John Butler has long been an adovocate of transparency in town government. This spring, he’s bringing the cause to Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from Citizens petition to increase committees’ transparency
Southborough Police asked me to share their warning about an accident at the intersection of Route 85 & Route 30 this morning. Police are asking drivers to avoid the intersection all day. Read the full article → from Avoid Main Street intersection today
Yesterday, the Southborough Fire Department shared news on a roof collapse in town. Read the full article → from Barn collapse on Parkerville Road
Applications for the senior tax work-off program are now available. Read the full article → from Senior tax work-off applications available
The Town’s published budget recommendation includes a preview of twelve warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
The Town has published a draft of the FY16 budget with a recommended $1.85 million increase. According to Town Administrator Mark Purple, the budget calls for an average tax bill increase of 2.87%. Read the full article → from Town Budget preview