There are 24 articles on the warrant this year, and last night Town Meeting made it through only the first seven. That means there’s still quite a bit of action to come – and lots of money on the line – as Town Meeting continues tonight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting continues tonight – here’s a preview (UPDATED)
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Town Meeting votes to postpone town manager legislation in its entirety
After two hours of discussion on the floor of Town Meeting last night, most seemed to agree that Southborough’s government needs fixing. What voters didn’t agree on was the mechanism by which to fix it. With that impasse, and by a margin of only 11 votes, Town Meeting decided to indefinitely postpone a decision on whether to adopt a Town Manager form of government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting votes to postpone town manager legislation in its entirety
LIVE BLOG: Southborough Town Meeting – Day 1
As luck would have it, I have Internet access here at Trottier for Day 1 of Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting, so I’m going to give live blogging a shot. I’ll keep updating as long as the Internet holds out, so check back for the latest. Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Southborough Town Meeting – Day 1
High school sports for the week (4/9/12 – 4/15/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports for the week (4/9/12 – 4/15/12)
Report: Monkey death in Southborough violated welfare act (MWDN)
It’s more bad news for the Harvard-run New England Primate Center located off Parmenter Road. The Metrowest Daily News reported last week that the latest monkey death at the facility – there have been four in the past 19 months – was the result of a direct violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Read the full article → from Report: Monkey death in Southborough violated welfare act (MWDN)
Former selectwoman opposes Town Manager article; drafting committee releases final report
Former Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf released a statement this weekend urging voters to delay a decision on the proposed Town Manager legislation, saying it needs more review. Meanwhile, the Drafting Committee on Friday released their final report that details the committee’s findings and explains highlights of the proposed legislation. Read the full article → from Former selectwoman opposes Town Manager article; drafting committee releases final report
The week in government (4/9/12 – 4/13/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/9/12 – 4/13/12)
Obituary: Joseph L. Marchand, 66
BLACKSTONE – Joseph L. Marchand, 66, passed away peacefully April 3, 2012 after a brief illness and now rests in the arms of his Lord. He was born September 5, 1945 in Needham, MA. and was the son of the late Mildred A. Geyer Marchand and Joseph L. Marchand. Joe spent most of his early Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph L. Marchand, 66
Obituary: Bang Trinh, 89
MARLBOROUGH – Mr. Bang Trinh, 89, of Marlboro and previously Houston, Tx passed away Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at home with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ngoc Thi Luong; his sister Hang Thi Trinh of Vietnam; his 3 sons, Trung Le Trinh and his wife, Read the full article → from Obituary: Bang Trinh, 89
New bylaw would charge residents for repeat pumping assistance
Each time we get heavy rain, the fire department sends out crews and equipment to help residents pump out flooded basements. A new bylaw proposed by Fire Chief Joseph Mauro would charge residents who should be relying on a sump pump instead of the fire department to get out the water. Read the full article → from New bylaw would charge residents for repeat pumping assistance
Resources for learning more about how Town Meeting works
New to town meeting and want to learn how it all works? Or maybe you’re an old-timer who wants to brush up on your procedural etiquette? If so, check out an upcoming screening of the 30-minute video Town Meeting and You on the Southborough Government cable channel. Read the full article → from Resources for learning more about how Town Meeting works
Selectman wants assurances on Assabet building repair project
Southborough is no stranger to school renovation projects, and at Town Meeting next week, voters will be asked to allocate funds for yet another one, this time for Assabet. But our history with renovation projects has one selectman urging caution. Read the full article → from Selectman wants assurances on Assabet building repair project
Lamb campaign names Rosenberg Southborough town captain
An announcement from the campaign of Marty Lamb, who is running to represent Southborough along with the rest of the 8th Middlesex District at the state house. Read the full article → from Lamb campaign names Rosenberg Southborough town captain
Algonquin boys lacrosse dedicates season to Eric Green
Before the Algonquin boys lacrosse team took the field in their season opener against Groton Dunstable at 9-11 Memorial Field yesterday, they dedicated their season to Trottier seventh grader Eric Green who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys lacrosse dedicates season to Eric Green