The amount you pay in property taxes each year is based on two things: the tax rate set by the town and the assessed value of your property. While the tax rate is non-negotiable, you do have the right to ask for a review of your assessed value. But you’d better do it soon – Read the full article → from Got an issue with your property tax bill? Act now.
Snow, snow, snow
We got plenty of it this weekend. Here are some shots of my yard. This is truly lazy-man’s photography. No venturing outside in the cold for me, I just opened the door and clicked. I didn’t even get any snow on my slippers. Read the full article → from Snow, snow, snow
Winter RAP registration starts today
Online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins today. Walk-in registration starts tomorrow. The winter RAP schedule runs February 2 through March 20. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier and cover everything from cheerleading to martial arts to cooking to woodworking. There’s even a program at Woodward for Beasties drawing with Read the full article → from Winter RAP registration starts today
Kids classes at the Arts Center tomorrow
Emily Van Nort, the director of the Arts Center, emailed me about some last-minute classes at the Arts Center tomorrow: This Tuesday, January 20th we are offering two kids classes in the morning from 10-12. You may register via email and I will add you to the class list. We have a clay class available Read the full article → from Kids classes at the Arts Center tomorrow
Budget cuts mean teachers could be eliminated
I wasn’t able to attend last week’s school committee meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News was there, and they report Southborough teachers could be eliminated due to budget cuts. Superintendent Charles Gobron said at the meeting that two teachers and four aides could be cut. The cuts would most likely happen through attrition, not through Read the full article → from Budget cuts mean teachers could be eliminated
The week in town government – 1/19
Here’s a list of department and committee meetings scheduled for the week. Monday, January 19 MLK Day – no meetings scheduled Tuesday, January 20 Southborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, 6:15 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Board of Selectmen, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room Town House Assabet Valley Regional Voc. School Committee, 7:00 pm Read the full article → from The week in town government – 1/19
Welcome to the redesigned My Southborough!
Welcome to the NEW My Southborough blog! For the past few weeks I’ve been working on new design for the blog, and this weekend I pushed all the changes live. There are a number of new features, so be sure to take a look around. Here are some notable ones: New header picture Resource list: Read the full article → from Welcome to the redesigned My Southborough!
Algonquin sports wrap-up
Here’s how the week played out for Algonquin teams. Boys Basketball 01/09: Algonquin 59, Milford 46 (more…) 01/12: Algonquin 70, North Middlesex 64 (more…) 01/13: Algonquin 61, Westborough 50 (more and more…) Girls Basketball 01/09: Algonquin 53, Milford 32 (more…) Boys Hockey 01/10: Algonquin 1, Gardner 3 (more…) 01/14: Algonquin 3, Marian 0 (more…) Gymnastics Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up
Looking for a job? Think local.
There are a few job openings with the town, both contract and permanent. Here are the details. Conservation Scientist: Provides technical and scientific review for the Conservation Commission. Acts as a scientist, environmental officer, and consultant for the Commission. Approximately 10 hours per week, no benefits. (full job description) DPW Mechanic: Work includes maintenance and Read the full article → from Looking for a job? Think local.
What impact will EMC layoffs have on Southborough?
EMC has a significant presence in Southborough. And in addition to existing offices on Coslin Drive, the company has proposed a new 1.5-million-square-foot complex to be built on the Southborough/Westborough line. So, as the Boston Globe reports, people in this area are watching the recent news of restructuring and layoffs closely. Southborough Town Planner Vera Read the full article → from What impact will EMC layoffs have on Southborough?
Police department may have to make difficult cuts
With a projected budget shortfall upwards of $2 million, town departments may have to make deeps cuts for 2010. But in the case of the police department budget, there’s little fat to trim. “Ninety-four percent of our budget is contractual,” Interim Chief Jane Moran told the Advisory Committee this week. Previously-negotiated contracts cover everything from Read the full article → from Police department may have to make difficult cuts
Brush burning permits available now through April
It’s brush burning season, but before you break out the matches, you’ll need a permit. Permits are $10 for the season (free for those over 65) and can be obtained in person at the Fire Station on Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) or Saturday (9:00 am to 1:00 pm). Once you have Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available now through April
Weather watch: It’s cold out there
The thermometer at my house reads 21 degrees. That on it’s own is chilly enough, but factor in the wind and it’s downright bitter. According to weather.com, the wind is blowing at 18 mph. That makes for a wind chill of 6 degrees. And the forecast is for temperatures to continue to drop throughout the Read the full article → from Weather watch: It’s cold out there
Southborough in the news
Quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. EMC to close facilities? “We’re evaluating our global real estate, and we probably have more real estate than we require.” —EMC spokesman Michael Gallant after the company announced a restructuring plan that includes cutting its Massachusetts-based workforce by 600. EMC currently has a Read the full article → from Southborough in the news