A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/27/12 – 3/2/12)
News
MWDN: Southborough’s revised zoning bylaws not ready
For the past several years a group of volunteers has been working on an overhaul of Southborough’s zoning bylaws. The goal was to have it ready for voters to consider at Town Meeting in April, but the committee has decided to hold off on the vote. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s revised zoning bylaws not ready
MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Selectmen were back at the task of reviewing annual budgets last night, and the question of how to make the most efficient use of Town House clerical staff apparently took center stage. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
Northborough has two online news sources – The Daily Northborough and Northborough Patch – that each do a great job of covering all things Algonquin. Here’s a round-up of some of the stories coming out of the Reg. Read the full article → from News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year
The MWRA announced earlier this month that water rates will increase an average of 3.9% for its member communities. The actual rate change for each town varies based on a number of factors, and turns out that’s good news for Southborough. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year
The week in government (2/20/12 – 2/24/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/20/12 – 2/24/12)
Southborough Democrats elect convention delegates
Last weekend Democrats in Southborough met to elect the delegates they’ll send to the party convention in Springfield in June. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats elect convention delegates
Mauro still the top name at the Southborough Fire Department
The name at the top of the new Fire Department org chart is going to look familiar to most of you: Mauro. After a unanimous decision by selectmen last night, Joseph Mauro will succeed his brother John Jr. as chief of the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Mauro still the top name at the Southborough Fire Department
Conservation Commission looking for new member
If you’re interested in the conservation issues that face Southborough, keep reading. The town is looking for residents who are interested in filling the Conservation Commission vacancy left by the late Dick Upjohn. Read the full article → from Conservation Commission looking for new member
Breaking news: Joseph Mauro appointed fire chief
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously tonight to appoint Joseph Mauro as Southborough’s new fire chief. The decision caps off a selection process that took nearly nine months. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Joseph Mauro appointed fire chief
Knights of Columbus hold Free Throw Competition (UPDATED)
The annual Southborough Counsel 119 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition was held at Trottier last month. About a dozen kids participated. Read the full article → from Knights of Columbus hold Free Throw Competition (UPDATED)
MWDN: Regional School Committee hikes Southborough’s 2013 assessment
While the K-8 School Committee was meeting to hash out its differences with the Advisory Committee last night, the Regional School Committee was meeting to approve its proposed FY13 budget. It’s a budget that doles out an 8% increase to Southborough taxpayers thanks to rising Southborough enrollment. Read the full article → from MWDN: Regional School Committee hikes Southborough’s 2013 assessment