After two hours of discussion on the floor of Town Meeting last night, most seemed to agree that Southborough’s government needs fixing. What voters didn’t agree on was the mechanism by which to fix it. With that impasse, and by a margin of only 11 votes, Town Meeting decided to indefinitely postpone a decision on whether to adopt a Town Manager form of government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting votes to postpone town manager legislation in its entirety
As luck would have it, I have Internet access here at Trottier for Day 1 of Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting, so I’m going to give live blogging a shot. I’ll keep updating as long as the Internet holds out, so check back for the latest. Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Southborough Town Meeting – Day 1
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports for the week (4/9/12 – 4/15/12)
Love your Legos? Children ages five and up are invited to stop by the Southborough Public Library on Tuesday from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm to make Lego creations. Read the full article → from Legos at the Library on Tuesday
It’s more bad news for the Harvard-run New England Primate Center located off Parmenter Road. The Metrowest Daily News reported last week that the latest monkey death at the facility – there have been four in the past 19 months – was the result of a direct violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Read the full article → from Report: Monkey death in Southborough violated welfare act (MWDN)
Former Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf released a statement this weekend urging voters to delay a decision on the proposed Town Manager legislation, saying it needs more review. Meanwhile, the Drafting Committee on Friday released their final report that details the committee’s findings and explains highlights of the proposed legislation. Read the full article → from Former selectwoman opposes Town Manager article; drafting committee releases final report
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/9/12 – 4/13/12)
BLACKSTONE – Joseph L. Marchand, 66, passed away peacefully April 3, 2012 after a brief illness and now rests in the arms of his Lord. He was born September 5, 1945 in Needham, MA. and was the son of the late Mildred A. Geyer Marchand and Joseph L. Marchand. Joe spent most of his early Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph L. Marchand, 66
MARLBOROUGH – Mr. Bang Trinh, 89, of Marlboro and previously Houston, Tx passed away Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at home with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ngoc Thi Luong; his sister Hang Thi Trinh of Vietnam; his 3 sons, Trung Le Trinh and his wife, Read the full article → from Obituary: Bang Trinh, 89
This is the latest in an occasional series by Beth Melo, a Southborough mom who loves to read to her kids. In this installment, Beth shares her favorite poetry for children in honor of National Poetry Month. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Children’s poetry for the non-poetry-lover-parent
A reminder that the United Parishes of Southborough will welcome Easter with a Sunrise Service at Hopkinton State Park on April 8. Read the full article → from Reminder: United Parishes of Southborough to host Easter sunrise service
Each time we get heavy rain, the fire department sends out crews and equipment to help residents pump out flooded basements. A new bylaw proposed by Fire Chief Joseph Mauro would charge residents who should be relying on a sump pump instead of the fire department to get out the water. Read the full article → from New bylaw would charge residents for repeat pumping assistance
Tired of looking at those discarded fast food bags, soda bottles, and assorted roadside trash as you drive home every day? Why not volunteer to help clean them up during the 21st Annual Town Clean Up event on Saturday, April 28. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for annual town clean-up event: Saturday, April 28
New to town meeting and want to learn how it all works? Or maybe you’re an old-timer who wants to brush up on your procedural etiquette? If so, check out an upcoming screening of the 30-minute video Town Meeting and You on the Southborough Government cable channel. Read the full article → from Resources for learning more about how Town Meeting works