Last week, two citizen petition Articles took stabs at changing the Board of Selectmen’s authority and hiring process related to the Town’s attorney. Both failed to pass muster with Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles related to Town/Special Counsel fail to pass
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Town Meeting: Recreation lighting projects and Historic preservation (or not)
I already updated you on what passed and failed at Town Meeting, including last night. And I filled you in on action around some of the business from Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Now, here’s a deeper look back. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Recreation lighting projects and Historic preservation (or not)
Southborough Historical Society’s Annual Meeting & Celebration – Saturday
The Southborough Historical Society is inviting the community to join their Annual Meeting this Saturday. It will be combined with a celebration. And they have a lot to celebrate. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society’s Annual Meeting & Celebration – Saturday
Town Meeting: Third night’s the charm
The final night of a long session of the Annual Town Meeting came to a close at just after 11:00 pm tonight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Third night’s the charm
Town Meeting: Process issues and disputes slow down proceedings (Updated)
Last night was another long and rough night for Town Meeting participants. As with any Town Meeting, passionate debate on viewpoints held up votes. But beyond that, it was process issues that have really dragged out this meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Process issues and disputes slow down proceedings (Updated)
Town Meeting: CPA Articles pass, STM Article fails, meeting continued to Thursday
A brief recap of what passed and failed and what’s on tap for Thursday. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: CPA Articles pass, STM Article fails, meeting continued to Thursday
Town Meeting: Budget decisions turn into referrendums on Town Clerk and EDC
Two budget items “held” for discussion turned into debates on more than just spending. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Budget decisions turn into referrendums on Town Clerk and EDC
Town Meeting: Recall & Removal bylaw Articles fail
Two controversial Citizen Petition Articles held over from the March Special were put before Town Meeting voters last night. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Recall & Removal bylaw Articles fail
Town Meeting tonight: Special counsel, Historical Preservation, (possibly) marijuana, and more (Updated)
Town Meeting is set to resume tonight, 7:00 pm at Trottier Middle School. I can’t predict all that we’ll get through tonight, but I can tell you some of what is sure to be covered. Read the full article → from Town Meeting tonight: Special counsel, Historical Preservation, (possibly) marijuana, and more (Updated)
Town Meeting: Night one (Updated – see you at 7)
It’s late, so here’s a quick summary. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Night one (Updated – see you at 7)
Annual Town Meeting tonight
I’ll be live tweeting from ATM this week. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting tonight
EDC launches “Permitting Guide for Establishing and Growing Business” in Southborough
This spring, the Economic Development Committee published a new resource for businesses. Read the full article → from EDC launches “Permitting Guide for Establishing and Growing Business” in Southborough
Annual Town Meeting this week: What’s up for a vote (and when)
Tomorrow night, Southborough will open up the Annual Town Meeting. Expect it to run 2-3 nights. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting this week: What’s up for a vote (and when)
The week in government: Annual Town Meeting & prep (Updated – again)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Annual Town Meeting & prep (Updated – again)