road-maintenance-program Archives

$25M for Roads & Sidewalks

Recapping the ATM presentation and discussion, plus the next steps voters still need to take.

by Beth Melo on April 15, 2026

Only 207 voters checked in to participate in Saturday’s Town Meeting. Based on the timing of who left mid-meeting, it seemed many of them were there to weigh in on the request to borrow up to $25M to invest in improving roads and sidewalks. Read the full article → from $25M for Roads & Sidewalks

Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated)

If Town Meeting approves the Article, it will be the biggest borrowing request ever passed. Officials (mostly) support the Road Plan as necessary to improve crumbling roads and get back on track.

by Beth Melo on April 9, 2026

The Select Board is proposing the Town make a big investments in a strategy change to repair and extend the life of more Town roads, beyond simply patching potholes and cracks. Read the full article → from Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated)

Beth Melo on Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection: “Thanks for sharing!” Apr 21, 09:05
Matt Gattuso on Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection: “FYI. There were at least four more athletes who have Southborough roots that successfully completed the 130th Boston Marathon yesterday.…” Apr 21, 08:51
John Gulbankian on Letter: Comment on Town Budget: “Thank you Ms Shimkus and Mr Barron for bringing this back to light,Sometimes you need the sun to sanitize and…” Apr 16, 19:05
Karen Hanlon Shimkus on Letter: Comment on Town Budget: “Sorry for your confusion. The simple point is this: all line items, including line items that involve salaries and benefits, all of…” Apr 16, 11:03
Beth Melo on Letter: Comment on Town Budget: “I’m confused by the questions you are posing to Mr.Challen about the Town’s spending on roads and the pocket park,…” Apr 16, 10:40