In this tough budget year, much of the town’s fiscal attention has turned toward the schools. With somewhere in the neighborhood of 67% of taxpayer dollars going to fund the K-8, Algonquin, and Assabet budgets, town officials have said it will be up to the schools to keep the tax burden low this year. Read the full article → from School budget forums to be held this week
Yesterday was the deadline for candidates to register for town elections in May. As anticipated, Southborough voters will have a choice in the race for Selectmen between Daniel Kolenda and Jeffrey Rosenberg. Read the full article → from Two contested races in Southborough this year
State Representative Steven Levy, who represents Southborough precinct 1, will hold office hours at Mauro’s Village Cafe (2 Main Street) on Friday, March 25. Read the full article → from Rep. Levy to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
It’s that time again. The Bargain Box will start accepting donations and consignments tomorrow in preparation for its opening next week. Drop-off hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Bargain Box accepting donations/consignments for spring season
Voicing concern over the impact it would have on seniors, selectmen last week decided not to move ahead with a plan to require town retirees to adopt Medicare. Read the full article → from Selectmen back off Medicare plan, but increase retiree contribution
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in govenment
Here’s your chance to share your opinions — and a cup of coffee — with State Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Monday
A local man was arrested Wednesday after police said they discovered him growing 72 marijuana plants. Read the full article → from Southborough man busted for growing pot in his home
You’re going to Town Meeting, right? Only registered voters get in the door, so if you’re not already registered to vote in Southborough, Tuesday is your last day to do so. Read the full article → from Tuesday is the last day to register to vote before Town Meeting
It may be difficult to start thinking about next fall when we haven’t even hit springtime yet, but Northborough Southborough Youth Football & Cheer Association has opened up registration for its fall season. Read the full article → from Register now for fall NSYFCA football and cheer programs
Southborough’s three state legislators told selectmen something last night they already knew: it’s going to be a tough budget year. Read the full article → from Selectmen share budget concerns with legislators
Algonquin can now add another award to its resume. At last night’s Regional School Committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron announced that the school recently had been honored by the College Board for it’s college-level AP courses. Read the full article → from Algonquin receives national honor for AP classes
In this week’s open thread, commenter Papa Rosa pondered what effect the current budget crunch will have on much-needed road repairs. In particular, he asked what roads are slated to be repaved this year. I talked with DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan to find out. Read the full article → from Good question: Is there money in the budget to fix our roads?
Selectmen last night approved a balanced budget, but said they want to see it reduced even further to minimize the tax increase on residents. The $46M budget they approved would mean a tax increase of approximately 4.5% next year. Read the full article → from Selectmen balance budget, but want more reductions