There were no major controversies at Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. But there were a lot of interesting tidbits including roadblocks to re-turfing a town field and discussion of a public records request policy. Read the full article → from BOS meeting recap: 9-11 Field roadblocks, public records policy, taxes and more (Updated)
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The week in government (11/3-11/9/14): BOS at Senior Center tonight, tax classification hearing
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/3-11/9/14): BOS at Senior Center tonight, tax classification hearing
Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
Last night voters wrapped up 2014 Annual Town Meeting business. It’s not a surprise that emotions were running high on the night that several citizen petitions were addressed. Still, which articles sparked controversy may be a surprise to some of you. Read the full article → from Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
Special meetings on warrant articles: Split tax-rate, Main Street, and FEMA maps
These events won’t be listed in the government meetings for the week – because they aren’t town open government meetings. But they don’t quite fit in with legos and sing-a-longs either! Read the full article → from Special meetings on warrant articles: Split tax-rate, Main Street, and FEMA maps
Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Letter: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
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: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
Non-binding Warrant Article on tax rate: presentation in support of split rate
A Town Meeting Warrant Article will ask voters to weigh in on classifying the town’s tax rate as single or split. Read the full article → from Non-binding Warrant Article on tax rate: presentation in support of split rate
BOS news: forecasting 2.7% tax increase, expecting to approve contract with new chief on Tuesday
I missed last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but The Metrowest Daily News covered the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS news: forecasting 2.7% tax increase, expecting to approve contract with new chief on Tuesday
Single property tax rate upheld
The business community got the answer it was hoping for at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. In front of a room filled with local business owners and representatives, Selectmen unanimously voted to uphold the town’s single property tax rate. Read the full article → from Single property tax rate upheld
Southborough’s tax rate plan: BOS vote this Tuesday, a split rate proposal, a single rate defense, and a history review of BOS’ positions (Updated)
The BOS will hear from the public before voting on this year’s tax rates. Expect a pitch for a split-rate tax and opposition to the proposal. Read the full article → from Southborough’s tax rate plan: BOS vote this Tuesday, a split rate proposal, a single rate defense, and a history review of BOS’ positions (Updated)
Will Southborough’s property tax rate increase again this year?
A look at Southborough’s property tax situation. Read the full article → from Will Southborough’s property tax rate increase again this year?
Letter to Editor: alternate tax rate proposal
Resident Carl Guyer has requested the opportunity to share his proposed alternative tax plan with Southborough residents. This is a plan that he previously submitted to the Board of Selectmen and was in process of submitting to the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from Letter to Editor: alternate tax rate proposal
Letter: Economic development committee has daunting task
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: Economic development committee has daunting task
Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’
Expenses are going up and revenue is going down. That was the conclusion of a 5-year financial analysis recently completed by Town Accountant Brian Ballantine. It’s a scenario that could have voters facing a Proposition 2-1/2 override vote as soon as next year. Read the full article → from Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’