Under the best of conditions, Southborough town elections don’t seem to command much attention. Since 2000, the average voter turnout has run around 21%. But with only 5.5% of registered voters showing up at the polls on Monday, this year’s turnout was dismal even by that modest standard. Read the full article → from Turnout at this week’s town election lowest in years
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Amid low turnout voters approve expanding the Board of Selectmen
Southborough is one step closer to a 5-member Board of Selectmen, as voters yesterday soundly approved a controversial measure to expand the board from its current three members. The proposal now goes to the Legislature, and if approved, it will represent the first significant structural change to the board since Colonial times. Read the full article → from Amid low turnout voters approve expanding the Board of Selectmen
BREAKING NEWS: Voters overwhelmingly approve both ballot measures in Monday’s election
Amid low voter turnout, residents on Monday approved by wide margins two ballot measures that will have a significant impact on how Southborough is governed. Read the full article → from BREAKING NEWS: Voters overwhelmingly approve both ballot measures in Monday’s election
Don’t forget to vote today, Southborough
Polls are open in Southborough today for the town’s annual election. There are no contested races, but the two questions you’ll find on today’s ballot are more than enough reason to take a moment to cast your vote. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote today, Southborough
Voters to weigh in on important questions at the town election on MONDAY
You won’t find many contested races on the ballot at the town’s annual election next Monday – in fact, there’s only one – but there is another reason to get out and vote. Two measures on the ballot could, if passed, have a significant impact on how we govern ourselves as a town. Read the full article → from Voters to weigh in on important questions at the town election on MONDAY
Letter: Vote ‘yes’ on ballot measures at town election – Monday, May 13
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: Vote ‘yes’ on ballot measures at town election – Monday, May 13
Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Oak Hill Road resident Roger Challen served the town for three years as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Now he’s looking to serve the town once again, but in a different capacity. Read the full article → from Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Rooney undecided on whether he will seek re-election
Chairman John Rooney’s 3-year term as selectman is up this year. I asked him last week if he intends to run for re-election. His answer? A definite maybe. Read the full article → from Rooney undecided on whether he will seek re-election