I’m alerting readers that rate changes are coming for the Town’ negotiated aggregate electricity supply program. That means it’s a good time to look at any changes customers want to make. It’s also an opportunity for new customers to opt-in, since rates are lower than National Grid’s residential power rates. Read the full article → from Higher power rates are coming next month
In a hearing last night, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 5.01%.
That’s up from the 4.6% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Tax bills going up higher than projected, again
As part of a Governance Study, the Town is promoting a session to seek input from residents. Read the full article → from Town Public Listening Session — Nov 12 at 7 pm (Updated)
As always after a statewide election, I like to look at how inline Southborough voters were with the rest of the state. Read the full article → from How Southborough Voted (Updated)
The Massachusetts State Election takes place today — Tuesday, November 3rd. This is just a quick reminder with a link to yesterday’s post with more of the relevant details.
I’m keeping this post “pinned” to the top today. So scroll down for newer stories throughout the day. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote today!
In September, I alerted readers that amazon was actively pursuing approval for a new rapid delivery system out of their Westborough facility. Those plans have been halted — at least for now. Read the full article → from Amazon pulls back local drone delivery plans
The State Election is in six days. But many voters are already casting their ballots in advance. If you’re planning to mail one in or vote early, time is running out.
I’m reminding voters about those details, and that there are a whole lot of ballot questions you need to make your mind up about before heading to the polls on Tuesday.
Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from The State Election is tomorrow
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
As we head into the holiday season, more residents than ever may be struggling to make ends meet for themselves or their families. As the Town prepares to launch its new season of the “Holiday Giving Drive”, residents who need the extra help are encouraged to apply soon. Below are the details on how to do that this year.
And for any readers interested in supporting the drive, it’s not too soon. (Scroll down for those details.) Read the full article → from Apply for “Holiday Giving Program” Help
To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. The fundraiser will end mid-November in order to get the bricks laid in time for the celebrations. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser is wrapping up
After getting news from the state on promised funding, I’m updating readers on the proposed Fay Park CPA project Read the full article → from Fay Park Project: Southborough receives state grant to co-fund park upgrades
The State Election is in six days. But many voters are already casting their ballots in advance. If you’re planning to mail one in or vote early, time is running out.
I’m reminding voters about those details, and that there are a whole lot of ballot questions you need to make your mind up about before heading to the polls on Tuesday.
Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting ends Friday (Updated)
I’m following up on an inaccurate statement made at the recent Special Town Meeting about what’s allowed under current zoning bylaws for two-family homes.
And, I’m updating readers on the Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision of how to handle the defeat of their proposed bylaw change. Read the full article → from Two-Family Zoning Update
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)