Tuesday 9/15/09 11:38 EMS call, Richards Road Wednesday 9/16/09 No calls reported Thursday 9/17/09 09:59 EMS call, Turnpike Road 11:28 EMS call, Newton Street 14:37 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), Middle Road 14:44 EMS call, Parkerville Road 17:53 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), Wells Lane Friday 9/18/09 00:58 EMS call, Turnpike Road 06:49 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
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Get answers about the ladder truck before town meeting
We’ve talked quite a bit about the ladder truck here on the blog, but there may be some questions you still want answered, some information you still need before making a decision at town meeting next week. If that’s the case, then plan on attending a public forum sponsored by the Ladder Truck Committee on Read the full article → from Get answers about the ladder truck before town meeting
Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
As New Englanders, we’re no strangers to severe weather — just look to the July flood for a recent example. Thanks to a lot of work by the town’s emergency perparedness groups, Southborough is now even more prepared than ever to deal with weather threats. Southborough recently became certified by the National Weather Service (NWS) and Read the full article → from Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
Special town meeting warrant available
The special town meeting is a week from today. You can pick up a copy of the warrant at the library, Town House, police station or transfer station. You can also download a copy (.pdf) from the town website. The meeting starts on September 29 at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. A quorum of Read the full article → from Special town meeting warrant available
Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
The House last week approved legislation that would give Governor Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary successor to the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. Democrat Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, voted against the legislation. In this message to her constituents, Dykema explains her vote. Dear residents and Read the full article → from Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Time for a new open discussion thread. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Ask questions about programs in town or the town itself Post Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Aid cuts mean bigger class sizes at Algonquin, but no layoffs
A number of classes at Algonquin this year are more crowded than they were last year. The Metrowest Daily News reports that at last week’s school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron said 28 classes have 25 or more students this year, as opposed to seven in 2008. Classes are bigger because state aid was reduced Read the full article → from Aid cuts mean bigger class sizes at Algonquin, but no layoffs
The week in government
With the special town meeting next week, it’s not surprising that many town committees will spend their time preparing this week. The Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen meet separately on Monday to talk about town meeting. They’ll also meet jointly on Tuesday to sync up articles that require funding, like the new ladder truck. Read the full article → from The week in government
Concert to benefit the Algonquin Serenity Garden
The Serenity Garden Project at Algonquin aims to create a “quite, contemplative” space in the school’s courtyard where students and faculty can remember those in the Algonquin community who have passed before their time. It’s no coincidence that the project has been funded in large part by the Murphy Sisters Foundation. Plans for the garden Read the full article → from Concert to benefit the Algonquin Serenity Garden
Telephone fundraiser does not benefit Southborough Fire Department
Passing along this announcement from the Southborough Fire Department website (www.southboroughfire.org): Members of Fire Union Local 3129 are sponsoring a telephone fundraiser. The telephone solicitation is not associated with the Southborough Fire Department. Presumably the funds raised go to the union, not to the fire department itself. Read the full article → from Telephone fundraiser does not benefit Southborough Fire Department
Voters to consider ban on public marijuana use
In the last six months or so, Southborough police have issued 15 marijuana-related citations. Interim Chief Jane Moran told selectmen last week that all of the tickets went to kids under 18 years of age, all of whom were driving at the time. It’s one of the reasons Moran would like voters to approve a Read the full article → from Voters to consider ban on public marijuana use
School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Last night was the first meeting of the year for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee, and high on the agenda was the Algonquin reimbursement issue. For those of you who need a refresher, this is the long-standing debate about how to equitably split Algonquin mortgage payments for the next 17 years. Southborough voters rejected a Read the full article → from School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Red Barn Coffee on Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment. Read the full article → from Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
If you’re looking to get some background on the issues surrounding the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck — an issue that will take top billing at town meeting later this month — you might want to check out a five-part series I did on the subject earlier this year. (The second post in the Read the full article → from Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable