We’ve been talking about property taxes recently. Last week I showed you how to calculate your 2009 property tax. Today we’ll take a look at how the property tax rate has changed in recent years. According to numbers posted by the Assessors Office, the tax rate for fiscal year 2009 is the highest since 2000. Read the full article → from Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
News
It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
The Municipal Facilities Committee has been making the rounds with their proposal for a new police station. Earlier this month they presented options to the Board of Selectmen. Last week they held a public hearing on their proposal. Tonight they’re talking to the Advisory Committee. To keep things interesting, the Historical Commission will get equal Read the full article → from It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?
Commuters continue to grumble about the parking rate increase at commuter rail stations including the one in Southborough. As of Saturday the rate increased from $2 a day to $4 a day. So what do you think? Will you continue to ride the rails? Will you make other arrangements to get to the station? Take Read the full article → from Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?
Algonquin soccer: triumph for the girls, heartbreak for the boys
Algonquin girls soccer players raise the Division 1 Central championship trophy Sunday. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) The Algonquin girls scored early and held their lead for a narrow 1-0 win over Wachusett in the Division 1 Central championship round yesterday at Foley Field in Worcester. Senior Carolyn Mukai scored the lone goal. The win Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer: triumph for the girls, heartbreak for the boys
Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Police and fire personnel stand at attention in honor of Southborough Police Chief William H. “Billy” Webber during a funeral service, Saturday in Milford. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Below is a round-up of the coverage given to Police Chief William Webber in the local news media. Noticeably absent is a story from the Boston Read the full article → from Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Algonquin championship soccer matches postponed to Sunday
Today’s Division 1 Central championship soccer matches have been postponed until tomorrow. The location has also changed. The Algonquin girls will take on Wachusett on Sunday at 3:00 pm at Foley Stadium in Worcester (map). The boys will face St. John’s at 5:00 at Foley Stadium. Read the full article → from Algonquin championship soccer matches postponed to Sunday
Somber Southborough
White doves were released, church bells tolled, and a long line of mourners waited to pay their respects to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died this week of cancer at the age of 53. A funeral for Chief Webber will be held tomorrow in Milford (click for more details). Related stories: In his own Read the full article → from Somber Southborough
Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/14)
The Algonquin girls soccer team celebrates during their semifinal match against Shrewsbury. (Photo from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette) It’s all about soccer this week as the Algonquin teams pulled off a one-two punch … er, kick. Both the boys and the girls made it through to their respective championship rounds in the Division 1 Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/14)
In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
Police Chief William Webber (Photo from boston.com) “The thing about Billy is he always had a smile.” That’s how Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro started our conversation about Police Chief William Webber who passed away earlier this week. Chief Mauro first met Chief Webber when Webber joined the Southborough Police Department in 1980. Here, in Read the full article → from In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
Reminder: Main Street (Route 30) closed Friday afternoon and evening
Calling hours for Southborough Police Chief William Webber will be held at the Morris Funeral Home on Friday, November 14. Because a large turnout is expected, a portion of Main St. (Rte 30) near the funeral home will be closed from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You’re advised to find alternate routes. More details on Read the full article → from Reminder: Main Street (Route 30) closed Friday afternoon and evening
Who’s in charge at the police department?
While Police Chief William Webber was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Board of Selectmen appointed Sgt. Jane Moran as sergeant in charge. Sgt. Moran will continue in that capacity now that the Chief has passed away. Read the full article → from Who’s in charge at the police department?
Southborough voters came out in force
Before the election, I promised to provide voter turnout numbers for Southborough and surrounding towns. Turns out those numbers are hard to come by. According to the State Elections Division, results are not released until they are certified by the Governor’s Council. And since overseas ballots have an additional ten days to reach the local Read the full article → from Southborough voters came out in force
Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 11/13
The Conservation Commission meets tonight at 7:30 pm in the Town House Meeting Room (2nd floor). As with their last meeting, Fay School projects will take up a good portion of the agenda. Here’s a rundown: 185-191 Mill Street South (Fay School Athletic Fields): Application(s) for the redevelopment of the former Marlboro Equestrian Center into Read the full article → from Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 11/13
A timeline of Chief Webber’s career
I have to admit I was not a Southborough resident during the majority of Chief Webber’s tenure, but I am nonetheless touched by his passing. To acknowledge his contributions to the town of Southborough, I compiled this timeline of his career with the police department. July 1980 Started with the Southborough Police Department as a Read the full article → from A timeline of Chief Webber’s career