As most of you know by now, Selectman John Rooney stepped down on Monday night. When I posted the news earlier this week, I promised to find out if his seat could be filled in the upcoming election. The answer is, it can’t. Read the full article → from Filling Rooney’s seat before 2018 would require a special election
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Southborough Democrats seeking delegates to help form new state party platform – Saturday
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s caucus at the Southborough Library this weekend, to help elect delegates to the state convention held in July. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats seeking delegates to help form new state party platform – Saturday
Selectmen race narrows (a little): Stein withdraws
Yesterday, I shared that 7 candidates are running for the two selectmen seats in the Town Election. Later in the day, Jesse Stein officially withdrew. Stein was the first candidate to pull and to file papers for the post. Once all the other names were in, he decided a run wasn’t necessary. Instead, he will Read the full article → from Selectmen race narrows (a little): Stein withdraws
Two races in Town Election: 7 for Board of Selectmen and 2 for Town Clerk (Updated)
Papers are now in and the deadline to file has passed. It looks like there will be two races for elected seats in Southborough’s Town government this May. One is a doozy! Read the full article → from Two races in Town Election: 7 for Board of Selectmen and 2 for Town Clerk (Updated)
How Southborough voted
Based on the outcomes of elections, versus the ballots cast in town, you can expect a lot of Southborough voters are in the dumps this morning. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to alert voters that you can avoid long lines on November 8th by voting early this year. It’s also a good time to remind you that tomorrow (October 19th) is the deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election. Read the full article → from Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Primary results: Devaney to keep her seat
The state primary didn’t draw many voters yesterday. Read the full article → from Primary results: Devaney to keep her seat
State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
There hasn’t been much attention paid to the state primary. But judging by what I found, eligible voters may want to take the time to vote. Read the full article → from State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
BOS approved measures to increase voter participation
The Board of Selectmen supported two measures to increase Southborough voter participation. One was to boost election turnout and the other focused on Town Meeting. Read the full article → from BOS approved measures to increase voter participation
Town Election Results: Stephen Morreale and Meme Luttrell clear winners
Stephen Morreale and Meme Luttrell were the clear winners for Moderator and Planning Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Results: Stephen Morreale and Meme Luttrell clear winners
Public Safety building update: BOS aiming for Presidential ballot; may vet out reappointment of opponents (Updated)
Last night, the Board of Selectmen reassured volunteers that they are still prioritizing a Public Safety Building project. Chair John Rooney told the study committee they hope to complete negotiations with St. Mark’s School for land acquisition within 2-3 weeks. The Town will be seeking to put something on the Presidential election ballot.
As part of the effort, Rooney agreed that it makes sense to vet out opponents on Town Committees when reappointments are made this June. Read the full article → from Public Safety building update: BOS aiming for Presidential ballot; may vet out reappointment of opponents (Updated)
Southborough primary by the numbers
Just over 50% of registered voters in Southborough turned up at the polls yesterday. That includes a good showing by unenrolled voters. Read the full article → from Southborough primary by the numbers
Super Tuesday – Polls open until 8:00 pm
Just a reminder to get out and vote. Read the full article → from Super Tuesday – Polls open until 8:00 pm
Politics: Primary, Town Clerk’s hours, and Democratic Caucus (Updated – with sample ballots)
News about Super Tuesday and this week’s caucus. Read the full article → from Politics: Primary, Town Clerk’s hours, and Democratic Caucus (Updated – with sample ballots)