This year, getting Transfer Station stickers is easier than ever for Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
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Transfer Station fees to remain (mostly) the same; a few improvements, and one rejected request
The Board of Selectmen approved keeping the same basic permit fee structure for Transfer Station stickers this year. There will be a few changes and improvements to fees and collection. Read the full article → from Transfer Station fees to remain (mostly) the same; a few improvements, and one rejected request
Warrant Article: Giving Selectmen power to define Transfer Station fines
As promised, I’m continuing to look at what voters will be deciding at next Monday’s Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Warrant Article: Giving Selectmen power to define Transfer Station fines
Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
Department of Public Works began selling 2015-16 Transfer Station permit stickers.
This year is the first that they are offering a Recycling Only permit for $50. Read the full article → from Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
Southborough Wicked Local covered some stories worth sharing this week. Read the full article → from SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
(Updated again) The week in government: Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm parking, Transfer Station rules, Public Safety building report, and CPC public information hearing
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from (Updated again) The week in government: Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm parking, Transfer Station rules, Public Safety building report, and CPC public information hearing
The week in government: Transfer Station rules discussion; Fitzgerald’s lot, school start time update, and new bus contract
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Transfer Station rules discussion; Fitzgerald’s lot, school start time update, and new bus contract
Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
Last night, 80 voters overruled 54 to determine that Southborough will have a bylaw to delay demolition of historic buildings.
Clearer majorities chose to support other articles, including a solar bylaw, recycling sticker, and actions supporting town recreation. Read the full article → from Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
Warrant Article to advise (or force?) recycling sticker policy
Last night, resident Jack Barron presented his citizen petition article to the Board of Selectmen. The Warrrant Article seeks to allow residents discount access to the recycling area of the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Warrant Article to advise (or force?) recycling sticker policy
Videos: Recycling, preserving history, Main Street, Spelling Bee, and fun times at school
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Recycling, preserving history, Main Street, Spelling Bee, and fun times at school
Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
The Town’s published budget recommendation includes a preview of twelve warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
Public Works board discards Pay as You Throw but recommends “Recycling Made Easier”
On Tuesday, the Public Works Planning Board presented their Transfer Station report to selectmen. The Board of Selectmen asked a few questions, but deferred any hearing or vote to the spring. Read the full article → from Public Works board discards Pay as You Throw but recommends “Recycling Made Easier”
SWL: Public Works Planning to recommend eliminating Transfer Station sticker fees (Updated)
Next Tuesday night, the PWPB is scheduled to present their findings to selectmen. This week, they voted on their recommendation. Southborough Wicked Local followed up on their decision. Read the full article → from SWL: Public Works Planning to recommend eliminating Transfer Station sticker fees (Updated)
Transfer Station hopper broken – but refuse still accepted
The town posts that the hopper is down. They have temporary recepticles in place, but don’t expect a quick in and out. Read the full article → from Transfer Station hopper broken – but refuse still accepted