Under the best of conditions, Southborough town elections don’t seem to command much attention. Since 2000, the average voter turnout has run around 21%. But with only 5.5% of registered voters showing up at the polls on Monday, this year’s turnout was dismal even by that modest standard. Read the full article → from Turnout at this week’s town election lowest in years
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MWDN: Southborough ZBA chairman to resign
The Metrowest Daily News reported late last week that Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Matt Hurley will resign his post at the end of June. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough ZBA chairman to resign
Southborough fire logs (5/7/13 – 5/13/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (5/7/13 – 5/13/13)
Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, May 15
Today is Police Officers Memorial Day, and in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, flags in Southborough and across the nation have been lowered to half staff. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, May 15
MWDN: Gulbankians to ask Southborough to take back orders for costly work
The Gulbankian family has until the end of the month to complete a list of repairs to its Mt. Vickery Road businesses that were ordered by the town in 2011, but in a recent filing the family has asked the Zoning Board of Appeals to remove the two most costly repairs. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians to ask Southborough to take back orders for costly work
Southborough police say home break-ins on the rise again
The Southborough Police Department said on its Facebook page today that five homes and one business have been broken into in the past couple of weeks, saying the incidents represent a “steady increase” in burglary activity around town. Read the full article → from Southborough police say home break-ins on the rise again
Amid low turnout voters approve expanding the Board of Selectmen
Southborough is one step closer to a 5-member Board of Selectmen, as voters yesterday soundly approved a controversial measure to expand the board from its current three members. The proposal now goes to the Legislature, and if approved, it will represent the first significant structural change to the board since Colonial times. Read the full article → from Amid low turnout voters approve expanding the Board of Selectmen
BREAKING NEWS: Voters overwhelmingly approve both ballot measures in Monday’s election
Amid low voter turnout, residents on Monday approved by wide margins two ballot measures that will have a significant impact on how Southborough is governed. Read the full article → from BREAKING NEWS: Voters overwhelmingly approve both ballot measures in Monday’s election
High school sports this week (5/13/13 – 5/19/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (5/13/13 – 5/19/13)
Southborough author celebrates release of third novel with book signing event at Tatnuck – Tuesday, May 14
Tomorrow is a big day for Conway Sax fans. The third installment of Southborough author Steve Ulfelder’s mystery series featuring Sax, a Metrowest-based auto mechanic turned reluctant detective, will be released on Tuesday. I for one, can’t wait to discover what trouble Sax finds himself in this time. Read the full article → from Southborough author celebrates release of third novel with book signing event at Tatnuck – Tuesday, May 14
Don’t forget to vote today, Southborough
Polls are open in Southborough today for the town’s annual election. There are no contested races, but the two questions you’ll find on today’s ballot are more than enough reason to take a moment to cast your vote. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote today, Southborough
The week in government (5/13/13 – 5/17/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/13/13 – 5/17/13)
Northborough/Southborough Relay for Life starts today at Algonquin
The track at Algonquin will be crowded tonight, but not with the usual set of high school sprinters, shot-putters, and high jumpers. Instead, the track will be taken over by cancer survivors, cancer patients, friends, family, and supporters. Read the full article → from Northborough/Southborough Relay for Life starts today at Algonquin
What roads will be repaved this spring and summer?
If you’ve been in downtown Southborough this week, you already know the spring paving season is underway. This week crews have been working on School Street and Latisquama Road. Both streets are currently open to local traffic only as the roadway is ripped up and replaced. Read the full article → from What roads will be repaved this spring and summer?