You may be able to watch Board of Selectmen meetings live on public access television from the comfort of you home, but if you want to ask questions or register a comment on any of the items discussed, you’ll have to get up off your couch and head to the Town House. That’s because the board last week nixed a plan to accept input via email during their meetings. Read the full article → from Selectmen won’t accept email comments during meetings
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Decision on zoning board reappointment postponed to June 26
The Board of Selectmen last week deliberated for nearly an hour on whether to reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals member Regina McAuliffe to another 5-year term. The board ultimately decided to defer its decision until other candidates for the position could be interviewed. Read the full article → from Decision on zoning board reappointment postponed to June 26
Postseason update: Girls lacrosse advances to the semifinals; rain delays other games
After more than a week of idle time thanks to a first-round bye and some uncooperative weather, the Algonquin girls lacrosse team finally got in their Central Mass Division 1 quarterfinal game yesterday afternoon. Turns out the week off and the rain falling at game time did nothing to dampen the team’s spirit as they rolled past Bromfield by a score of 19-5. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Girls lacrosse advances to the semifinals; rain delays other games
Congratulations to the Class of 2012
Amid the jokes and laughter at Algonquin’s graduation yesterday, a host of speakers shared some simple, but important messages. They talked about kindness, courage, humility, and taking risks – guidance the 343 members of the Algonquin Class of 2012 can carry with them into the world. Read the full article → from Congratulations to the Class of 2012
Southborough police warn residents about phone scams
During the past two days, residents of Southborough have reported four incidents of phone scam calls from fake solicitors. This is concerning to us, because there appears to be very active attempt to steal our resident’s personal information (via the phone). Read the full article → from Southborough police warn residents about phone scams
Postseason update: Boys lacrosse, baseball, girls tennis advance; rain postpones girls lacrosse match
Heavy rain postponed the scheduled girls lacrosse quarterfinal match on Saturday – if the weather cooperates they’ll get the game in later today – as the boys lacrosse, baseball, and girls tennis teams all advanced to the next round. For the girls softball and boys tennis teams it was the end of the road. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse, baseball, girls tennis advance; rain postpones girls lacrosse match
The week in government (6/4/12 – 6/8/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/4/12 – 6/8/12)
Algonquin graduation on Sunday, Assabet tonight
It’s a big weekend for Southborough high school seniors. Members of the class of 2012 will walk across the stage at Algonquin on Sunday to collect their diplomas. The ceremony begins at 2:00 pm in the gym. Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation on Sunday, Assabet tonight
Reservoir levels back on the rise
You may have noticed that water levels in the Sudbury Reservoir are returning to normal this week after being lowered for dam maintenance. I asked MWRA spokesman Len Cawley for an update and here’s what he had to say. Read the full article → from Reservoir levels back on the rise
Open space preservationist wins annual SOLF conservation award
Every year the Southborough Open Land Foundation awards the Elaine Beals Conservation Award to a deserving Southborough resident. This year the honor went to Meme Luttrell, a long-time member of the Open Space Preservation Commission. Read the full article → from Open space preservationist wins annual SOLF conservation award
MWDN: Southborough crash sends two people to the hospital
Southborough emergency responders had to use the Jaws of Life to free a passenger in one of two cars that crashed on Route 9 yesterday afternoon. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough crash sends two people to the hospital
Reminder: Deadline to get a new dog license is June 1
Friday, June 1 is the deadline to get a new dog license without facing a $10 late fee. All dogs older than six months require a license to be renewed annually. Read the full article → from Reminder: Deadline to get a new dog license is June 1
MWDN: Southborough business fined 36K for asbestos violation
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined a Route 9 business more than $35K for illegally storing asbestos. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough business fined 36K for asbestos violation
Route 85 bridge work near Hopkinton border to start Friday
Several of you have inquired about road signs near the intersection of Cordaville and Southville Roads announcing a new construction project. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan what it’s all about, and she tells me it’s the start of a bridge project that’s expected to continue for the next two years. Read the full article → from Route 85 bridge work near Hopkinton border to start Friday