Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Officer Gregg Maloney. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Tuesday, April 8
Why flags will be at half staff: Tuesday, April 8
News
Special meetings on warrant articles: Split tax-rate, Main Street, and FEMA maps
These events won’t be listed in the government meetings for the week – because they aren’t town open government meetings. But they don’t quite fit in with legos and sing-a-longs either! Read the full article → from Special meetings on warrant articles: Split tax-rate, Main Street, and FEMA maps
This week in sports (4/7-4/13/14)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (4/7-4/13/14)
Candidate refutes BOS accusations
Southborough Wicked Local posted news that the Board of Selectman delivered a cease and desist letter to former Selectman David Parry last week. The letter made two accusations, both of which Parry is refuting. Read the full article → from Candidate refutes BOS accusations
The week in government (4/7-4/13/14): Hearings on Gulbankian’s, Site Plan Review, and school budget, vote on school calendar, and town meeting prep
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/7-4/13/14): Hearings on Gulbankian’s, Site Plan Review, and school budget, vote on school calendar, and town meeting prep
Main Street project: Disgruntled residents, more renderings, and upcoming meetings (Updated)
On Wednesday night, the Department of Public Works held a meeting to explain the Main Street reconstruction project plans.
The room was packed with residents, many with questions and comments. Most of the commenters wanted to convey their displeasure with the plan. Some wanted to know how to improve it, while others wanted to stop it all together. Read the full article → from Main Street project: Disgruntled residents, more renderings, and upcoming meetings (Updated)
State jazz educators award Gold and Silver to ARHS
Algonquin Regional High School’s Jazz 1 and Jazz II bands competed in the MAJE State Finals last weekend. Jazz 1 came home with a Gold Medal and Jazz 2 with a Silver Read the full article → from State jazz educators award Gold and Silver to ARHS
Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
MWDN: Warrant Article to save 9-11 field, need may be greater than realized
In the fall, the Recreation Commission announced their decision to phase out use of the 9-11 Memorial Field by the end of this year. The announcement followed a failed effort to raise money to fund re-turfing the field.
This week, Advisory Committee member Jim Hegarty spoke to Advisory about his efforts to save the athletic field. Read the full article → from MWDN: Warrant Article to save 9-11 field, need may be greater than realized
Southborough fire logs (3/26-3/31/14): Electrical short and water evacuations
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/26-3/31/14): Electrical short and water evacuations
Town and Gulbankian family joint statement on settlement: 10% fine and buses will go
This week, a joint statement was issued from the Town of Southborough and the Gulbankian family explaining their mediated solution. The terms of agreement focus on resolving neighbor complaints about the bus lot. Read the full article → from Town and Gulbankian family joint statement on settlement: 10% fine and buses will go
Letter: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
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: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
Updated – Main Street project: Neighbors show what’s at “stake”
If you drove through the intersection of Route 85 and Main Street today, you may have wondered what the brightly colored stakes were for. They are part of a neighborhood effort to physically demonstrate where land, trees and stone walls will be impacted by the Main Street reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Updated – Main Street project: Neighbors show what’s at “stake”
Tour of Town Meeting: Turn on your set
If you’ve never been to a Town Meeting, you might wonder what’s entailed. In an effort to encourage participation, Southborough’s first female selectman, Donna McDaniel is offering a Guided Tour on local cable. Read the full article → from Tour of Town Meeting: Turn on your set