So far, the budget calls for less than a 0.85% tax increase over this year’s budget, less than $89 extra dollars per average household. That may change after the Board hears from the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from BOS votes on budget, but willing to work with Advisory on potential differences
A look at the cuts being made to cap the Southborough K-8 Schools at a 2% budget increase. Read the full article → from How Southborough Schools are cutting the proposed FY21 budget (Updated)
Last night, selectmen went through the budget for FY21 with the Finance Team. Figures were looking much more favorable than the last time they spoke. Selectmen were shown a budget that would come out at a projected 0.83% tax increase. Read the full article → from BOS to vote on reduced FY21 Budget Tuesday
One week ago, selectmen discussed a wide range of topics. These are my highlights on ones that require follow up before the board votes. Read the full article → from More BOS meeting notes: Memorial Day, Budget, Open Space plan, Remote Working policy, & Reappointing legal counsel (Updated)
Since Monday is a holiday, I’m giving readers the advance heads up on the meeting today. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen to address next year’s budget, Town Meeting priorities, and EDC’s request
Tomorrow night, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting in Algonquin’s library at 7:00 pm. First on the agenda is a public hearing on the recommended budget for FY21. Read the full article → from School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
Tuesday night the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Committee agreed to hold a Special Town Meeting in the fall on several Capital Expense items. References were also made to using the meeting for a planned zoning Article on the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Fall Special Town Meeting will be held for capital expenses and downtown Zoning
This winter, the Town’s Finance team and the Board of Selectmen have been hashing out the Fiscal Year 2021 budget to bring to Annual Town Meeting voters. One option recently floated was tabling some capital spending to a Special Town Meeting in the fall. In the meantime, a committee would better research the Town’s anticipated capital expenses and how to handle them. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Officials grappling with budget demands, may table some expenses to a Fall Special
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Rebutting Assessors’ Tax recommendation
The Board of Selectmen posted its agenda for Tuesday night. With two items that some readers care passionately about listed, I’m giving you an advance heads up. Read the full article → from BOS to discuss Tax Classification and Fayville Hall Disposition on Tuesday
According to the Town Treasurer, Articles Southborough voters will be asked to support could trigger up to a 4.5% increase in taxes. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Voters will be asked to approve 3.82% to 4.5% tax increase (Updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Carl Guyer readressing tax rates
The board again approved a single tax rate for FY16.
The rate is a decrease from $16.02 to $15.82 per thousand (about 1.26%). However, assessors estimate that (excluding the Community Preservation surcharge) the average family’s bill will go up by 1.97% (or $176). Read the full article → from Single tax rate approved: Rate reduced but your bill may be a little higher
On Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen got another update on the FY16 budgets. It was a more positive outlook than they were given in December. Read the full article → from More on Southborough’s preliminary budgets – Town and K-8