Southborough takes in about 20 percent of its tax revenue from businesses. The Metrowest Daily News reports that figure is on the low side compared to some neighboring towns in which businesses make up 40 to 50 percent of the tax base. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough residents look to revive economic development panel
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What to do with Westborough State Hospital
Last year the state closed Westborough State Hospital, which sits on 123 acres on Lyman Street straddling Westborough and Northborough. Now the two towns are trying to figure out what to do with the property. Read the full article → from What to do with Westborough State Hospital
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Southborough resident Frederica Gillespie says it’s not a pretty sight. Visit the roadways that border vernal pools in Southborough this time of year and what you’ll see is carnage – the remnats of frogs and salamanders crushed by passing cars. Read the full article → from Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Doing some burning this weekend? Check with the Fire Department first
After the winter we had, there’s a good chance your yard is strewn with broken branches and other organic debris – mine certainly is. If you’re planning on cleaning it up with the help of a bonfire, don’t forget that you’ll need a permit from the Fire Department before you break out those matches. Read the full article → from Doing some burning this weekend? Check with the Fire Department first
POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?
On the warrant next month, Town Meeting voters will get to decide whether or not to reimburse town employees the $14K they spent in legal fees during a town-led investigation of alleged remarks made at an after-hours gathering at Pizzeria Uno. Read the full article → from POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?
Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Algonquin recently released its honor roll for the first term of the school year. Read the full article → from Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
MWDN: Board backs reimbursing acquitted Southborough employees’ legal fees
From the sounds of it, there were some fireworks at last night’s Advisory Committee meeting over the issue of whether to reimburse legal fees for town employees involved in the so-called Southborough Eight investigation last year. Read the full article → from MWDN: Board backs reimbursing acquitted Southborough employees’ legal fees
Superintendent touts history of belt-tightening at budget forums
“We haven’t done a very good job of publicizing all we’ve done to save money,” Superintendent Charles Gobron told a group of about 20 at the Senior Center yesterday over a lunch of pasta and salad. Read the full article → from Superintendent touts history of belt-tightening at budget forums
Trottier student brought a knife to school yesterday
A Trottier eight-grader brought a knife to school yesterday, but Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie said in a message to parents that not students were ever in danger. Read the full article → from Trottier student brought a knife to school yesterday
Senior tax work-off applications now available
Applications for the senior tax work-off program are now available and can be picked up at the Senior Center or the Assessor’s Office in the Town House. Read the full article → from Senior tax work-off applications now available
More spring snow on the way
Hope you haven’t put away your snow shovels yet. Turns out you might still need them. Read the full article → from More spring snow on the way
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Southborough Eagle Scout candidate organizes food and letter drive for the troops
Read on to find out what one local scout is doing to raise the morale of troops stationed oversees, and how you can help. Read the full article → from Southborough Eagle Scout candidate organizes food and letter drive for the troops