A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/2 – 5/6)
News
MWDN: Northborough-Southborough superintendent praised
The combined school committees earlier this week delivered their annual performance review of Superintendent Charles Gobron, and the report was glowing. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough-Southborough superintendent praised
Candidates for selectmen share their views on balancing the budget
The two candidates for selectmen agreed on one key thing at last night’s candidate forum: the biggest challenge facing Southborough is the budget. What they differed on was how to solve it. Read the full article → from Candidates for selectmen share their views on balancing the budget
Southborough Historical Society invites new members to its annual meeting
The Southborough Historical Society will hold its Annual Member Meeting on Sunday and they are encouraging those interested in joining to attend. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society invites new members to its annual meeting
Your chance to help shape the future of Southborough
Lots of you have commented in recent weeks about what works and what doesn’t work about town government. Here’s your chance to do more than just talk about it. Read the full article → from Your chance to help shape the future of Southborough
Zoning board rules in favor of Pizza 19
The Zoning Board of Appeals last night voted unanimously to reject the appeal of a neighbor who said the new Pizza 19 restaurant on Framingham Road was in violation of the town’s zoning code. Read the full article → from Zoning board rules in favor of Pizza 19
Reminder: Candidates Night at the library TONIGHT
The two candidates for selectmen will be at the Southborough Library tonight to answer questions from voters and share their viewpoints on town issues at the library’s annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night at the library TONIGHT
Town, developer try to reach agreement on Woodland Meadows 40B
A state-appointed mediator has asked the town to revisit its decision on a 40B housing unit off Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from Town, developer try to reach agreement on Woodland Meadows 40B
MWDN: Northborough wants judge to act on school lawsuit
By now most of you probably know that Northborough is suing Southborough – along with the regional school district – over how to assess costs associated with the Algonquin renovation. The Metrowest Daily News reports today that Northborough will soon ask to judge to make a summary judgement in the case. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough wants judge to act on school lawsuit
What the fire department has been up to (4/19 – 4/25)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (4/19 – 4/25)
St. Mark’s accepting applications for recreation grants
Each year St. Mark’s awards several thousand dollars in Choate Fund grants to sponsor recreation programs in Southborough. This year they’ll be dolling out $3500. The deadline for applying for a grant is May 6. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s accepting applications for recreation grants
Finalist withdraws from assistant school superintendent search
TheDailyNorthborough.com reports William Collins, the sole finalist in the district’s search for an assistant superintendent, withdrew his name for consideration one day after doing a site visit at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Finalist withdraws from assistant school superintendent search
Senator Eldridge to host community budget hearings this week
State Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents all of Southborough, will host two Community Budget Hearings this week to give constituents an opportunity to learn more about the state budget process and voice their thoughts and concerns. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community budget hearings this week
Candidates night at the Library on Thursday
It’s election season in Southborough, and you’ve no doubt noticed political signs popping up on front lawns around town. On Thursday you have a chance to meet some of the candidates at the Southborough Library’s annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Candidates night at the Library on Thursday