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Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support

Senator Eldridge and Rep Donaghue updated the board, And the board asked for help with efforts including a study of regionalizing fire departments.

by Beth Melo on

Above: Southborough’s State Senator and Rep spoke with the Select Board and Fire Chief on ways they can support the town. (images cropped from meeting video)

Last week, State Senator Jamie Eldridge and State Representative Kate Donaghue attended a public meeting with the Select Board. The board was looking for an update on the state budget outlook, local aid, and issues affecting our town. But the main purpose was clearly to seek support for short and long term efforts to help reduce Southborough property tax bills.

Select Board members discussed needs for more consistent road maintenance funding, studying regionalization of Fire Departments, stalled legislation to increase tax/PILOT payments from non-profits, and more. Read the full article →

Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday

Participate in-person or virtually to elect delegates to represent Southborough at the party's state convention in May.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough residents registered as Democrats (aged 16+) are invited to attend/participate in the Southborough Democrats’ hybrid caucus next week. The group will elect delegates to represent our Town at the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday

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