Former Zoning Board of Appeals chairman Sam Stivers has pulled nomination papers for a seat on the Planning Board. According to records from the Town Clerk, Stivers pulled papers on Tuesday. The deadline for filing is next Monday. Read the full article → from Former ZBA chairman pulls papers for Planning Board
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MWDN: Southborough looks to pave roads in cemetery
Here’s the lowdown on a Town Meeting article I only recently learned about. At the April meeting, the DPW will ask for voters’ approval to pave the stone dust roads in the Rural Cemetery. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough looks to pave roads in cemetery
Obituary: Jean Hartford, 80
HUDSON – Jean Louise (Cummings) Hartford, 80 died on March 17th at Marlborough Hills following a brief period of declining health. Jean was a lifelong Hudson resident and homemaker, and the wife of John A. Hartford, who passed away in 1976. She was the daughter of Florence Nightingale and Edgar Cummings. She leaves two daughters, Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Hartford, 80
MWDN: Westborough board eyes changes to Rte. 9, I-495, Mass. Pike
This isn’t technically Southborough news, but it’s close. I’m guessing many of you commuters out there will want to keep apprised of a project to rework the interchanges where Route 495 meets Route 9 and where it meets the Mass Pike. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough board eyes changes to Rte. 9, I-495, Mass. Pike
Gas prices in Southborough on the rise
There has been plenty of talk lately about the rising cost of gas. According to AAA Southern New England, the average price for a gallon of unleaded in Massachusetts this week is $3.739, up 2 cents from last week and 13 cents from a month ago. Read the full article → from Gas prices in Southborough on the rise
Fire department logs for the week (3/13/12 – 3/19/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (3/13/12 – 3/19/12)
Reminder: Public forum on town manager proposal at the library on Thursday
Come get educated on one of the most important issues that will face voters at Town Meeting next month. On Thursday the Southborough Library will host a public forum on the proposal to move to a new form of town government. Read the full article → from Reminder: Public forum on town manager proposal at the library on Thursday
School committee races taking shape, but still uncontested
The races for Southborough’s two school committees are starting to take shape, although at this point neither one is contested. There are two seats up for grabs on both the K-8 School Committee and the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee. Read the full article → from School committee races taking shape, but still uncontested
MWDN: Southborough maintains its AA+ bond rating
Despite concerns over a possible downgrade, a recent evaluation has maintained Southborough’s long-term bond rating, which will save the town a lot of money when it refinances school debt. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough maintains its AA+ bond rating
Friends of the Southborough Library seeks new members
The Friends of the Southborough Library has been around since 1972, helping to support the library through volunteerism and fundraising. They provide many of the “extras” that make the library a fun place to be, things like author visits, the museum pass program, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Southborough Library seeks new members
Marty Lamb expected to announce candidacy at event in Southborough tomorrow
For the past couple of months, Republican Marty Lamb has been campaigning to represent the 8th Middlesex District at the statehouse, but he hasn’t officially announced his candidacy yet. That’s expected to change at an event tomorrow night in Southborough. Read the full article → from Marty Lamb expected to announce candidacy at event in Southborough tomorrow
Reminder: Southborough Business Network to talk second career choices – Tuesday
The Southborough Business Network’s INSIDE STORY speaker series has been a popular one, with well-attended talks by Wegmans General Manager Kevin Russell and Tomasso Trattoria owner Tom Prince. On Tuesday, March 20 they’ll invite Southborough resident Bill Pollack to talk about finding your second career. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Business Network to talk second career choices – Tuesday
Southborough police log (3/14/12 – 3/18/12): St. Patty’s Day arrests and ongoing neighborhood disputes
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (3/14/12 – 3/18/12): St. Patty’s Day arrests and ongoing neighborhood disputes
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government