A number of police and fire incidents in Southborough made headlines recently. Here are the links to stories you may have missed. All were reported in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Police and fire headlines you may have missed
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The week in government (5/20/13 – 5/24/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/20/13 – 5/24/13)
Main Street reconstruction project could happen in fiscal year 2017
The long-awaited Main Street reconstruction project is one step closer to reality. Town Administrator Mark Purple announced last week the project has been placed on the draft three-year Transportation Improvement Plan put together by the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. While that’s good news, Purple said if the draft is approved, the earliest the project is likely to get underway is fiscal year 2017. Read the full article → from Main Street reconstruction project could happen in fiscal year 2017
Longtime Conservation Commission member recognized
Each year the Southborough Open Land Foundation awards the Elaine Beals Conservation Award to a deserving Southborough resident. This year the honor went to Rhonda Russian, who retired from the Conservation Commission last year after 22 years of service. Read the full article → from Longtime Conservation Commission member recognized
Obituary: Charles Francis Hamel, 93, WWII Veteran
Charles Francis Hamel, 93, of Southborough, died May 14, 2013. Born June 9, 1919 in Somerville, MA, he was the son of Arthur and Alma (Descoteaux) Hamel. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Francis Hamel, 93, WWII Veteran
Turnout at this week’s town election lowest in years
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
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)