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
News
Rep. Levy to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
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
Bargain Box accepting donations/consignments for spring season
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
Selectmen back off Medicare plan, but increase retiree contribution
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
The week in govenment
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in govenment
Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Monday
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
Southborough man busted for growing pot in his home
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
Tuesday is the last day to register to vote before Town Meeting
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
Register now for fall NSYFCA football and cheer programs
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
Selectmen share budget concerns with legislators
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 receives national honor for AP classes
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
Good question: Is there money in the budget to fix our roads?
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 balance budget, but want more reductions
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
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