If you weren’t able to attend town meeting this year — or if you were and you just want to relive all the fun — you can catch a reply either online or on public access cable. Read the full article → from Catch the replay of town meeting
Southborough resident transported to hospital after mattress fire
A resident of an East Main Street apartment building was transported to U-Mass Marlborough Hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a mattress fire in her apartment Thursday night. Read the full article → from Southborough resident transported to hospital after mattress fire
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Breaking news: Southborough town workers investigated for comments about police chief
The Metrowest Daily News has uncovered details about an internal investigation launched by Southborough selectmen against a collection of town employees. My own investigation (limited as it has been) backs up the story. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough town workers investigated for comments about police chief
Annual town meeting: What did you think?
At town meeting this year, I sat near a town meeting virgin. This person has lived in Southborough for many years, but this was his first time attending town meeting. I suspect many of you were in the same boat. Read the full article → from Annual town meeting: What did you think?
Southborough Library to host reading by mother-son author team
Grafton residents Jen and Colin White, creators of the bestselling Coolhead Luke children’s book series, return to the Southborough Public Library with their latest release: On the Edge With Coolhead Luke. Read the full article → from Southborough Library to host reading by mother-son author team
Photos: Southborough town meeting
From Southborough photographer Chris Wraight, here is a collection of photos from Southborough’s town meeting this week. Read the full article → from Photos: Southborough town meeting
Route 9 roadwork starts next week
A 15-month project to resurface nearly 8 miles of Route 9 stretching from the Framingham/Southborough line into Natick starts next week. There won’t be any roadwork in Southborough, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re heading to Framingham or Natick. Read the full article → from Route 9 roadwork starts next week
Meet the candidate: Sal Giorlandino (Board of Selectmen)
Sal Giorlandino is running for re-election to the Board of Selectmen. Here’s what he wants you to know about his record and qualifications. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Sal Giorlandino (Board of Selectmen)
Affordable house on Parkerville nears completion
Cardboard covers the floor of the modest Cape at 209 Parkerville Road. Tools line the walls. Sawhorses are scattered throughout the room. The buzz of a table saw competes with the sound of hammering. It’s a scene Town Planner Vera Kolias surveys with obvious pride. Read the full article → from Affordable house on Parkerville nears completion
Town Meeting rejects article to control use of civilian flaggers
What was billed as a bylaw change to modernize outdated language in the town’s traffic code at town meeting on Tuesday night, became a debate about civilian flaggers versus police details. And when all was said and done, Town Meeting opted to stick with the old language and voted down the article. Read the full article → from Town Meeting rejects article to control use of civilian flaggers
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Southborough Recreation fitness boot camp
The Southborough Recreation Department wants to kick your butt this spring. Starting in May, they’re sponsoring an outdoor fitness boot camp at Neary School. Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation fitness boot camp
Town meeting day 2: Voters stand by decision to reduce Quinn Bill funding
There was a bit of procedural drama at town meeting last night just to keep things interesting. You may remember me mentioning that just because a budget is approved on the first night of town meeting doesn’t mean it can’t be reopened on subsequent nights. And that’s exactly what one resident attempted to do. Read the full article → from Town meeting day 2: Voters stand by decision to reduce Quinn Bill funding