A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/23 – 6/29/14): Advisory on DPW budget and ZBA on Park Central and Mooney Field
News
Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)
At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen made minor changes to Transfer Station policies for the new year. But they charged a town committee with digging into possibilities for overhauling the way the town handles trash disposal. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)
Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying today at half staff in honor of Lance Corporal, Andrew J. Kraynick. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2014
Roundup of hometown athletes: NE Hall of fame selection, shooting for Celtics, and AAA champs
Two athletes out of Southborough that made it big in college sports made the news recently. And some passionate color commentary was contributed to share on the success of younger athletes playing in town. Read the full article → from Roundup of hometown athletes: NE Hall of fame selection, shooting for Celtics, and AAA champs
BOS: Vote to fill Planning Board and ZBA vacancies on July 15th; ZBA applicants sought (Updated)
At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen Meeting, the Board was scheduled to appoint a new member to the Planning Board. They were also slated to reappoint a member of the Zoning board of Appeals. Neither of those appointments occurred. Read the full article → from BOS: Vote to fill Planning Board and ZBA vacancies on July 15th; ZBA applicants sought (Updated)
SWL: Rollover on Rte 9 by White Bagley, 4 injured
Witnesses report that a rollover occured when a driver ran the red light at White Bagely Road and hit another car. Read the full article → from SWL: Rollover on Rte 9 by White Bagley, 4 injured
Main St hearing: Some common ground; public comments will be considered until June 28th
Last night, MassDOT held a public hearing on the Main Street reconstruction project. Just over 60 residents were in attendance to hear and/or be heard. Read the full article → from Main St hearing: Some common ground; public comments will be considered until June 28th
Police logs (6/13 – 6/16/14): Arrests for destruction and violence, plus safety warnings
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (6/13 – 6/16/14): Arrests for destruction and violence, plus safety warnings
Photo Gallery: 3rd annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony
Eric Green’s mother addressed the 100 people gathered for the 3rd annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: 3rd annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony
Main Street Design Group releases findings: Recommended changes and areas of dispute
Last night, the Main Street Design Working Group presented their findings to the Board of Selectmen. The group was in near consensus with each other, but not always with the plan, or with Selectmen. Read the full article → from Main Street Design Group releases findings: Recommended changes and areas of dispute
Letter: Consider Main Street concerns and attend tonight’s state hearing
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: Consider Main Street concerns and attend tonight’s state hearing
Roundup of business news: Conflict minerals, best place to work is here in town, and auctioning armor
These Southboro based businesses made headlines recently. Read the full article → from Roundup of business news: Conflict minerals, best place to work is here in town, and auctioning armor
Algonquin graduates receive 123 scholarships
Algonquin Regional High School released the list of graduates who were awarded scholarships this year. Read the full article → from Algonquin graduates receive 123 scholarships
Girls’ basketball clinic in July
St. Marks’ School will be running a basketball clinic for girls entering 4th-8th grade next month. Read the full article → from Girls’ basketball clinic in July