Southborough’s annual election is five days from today. I’m reminding readers of the details and sharing links to the information they need for deciding between five candidates running for 3 seats on our ballot. Read the full article → from Town Election is Tuesday: Info on who is seeking your votes (Updated)
There has been a lot of talk about potential big building projects on the horizon. But the Town has already approved smaller facilities projects that are successfully wrapping up. Here’s an update on those. Read the full article → from Progress on Town Building Projects
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
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
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: Southborough must do better for businesses
Southborough Youth & Family Services is inviting the public to a humorous, motivational talk on “The Power of The Positive” in less than two weeks. Unlike most of their programs, this one requires purchasing tickets in advance for the limited seat event. Read the full article → from Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”
Last week, Andrew Dennington and Joseph Palmer answered questions from voters and laid out their vision of what the Select Board should be seeking to accomplish. Read the full article → from Select Board candidates made their cases at Candidates’ Night (Updated)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Dennington for Select Board
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
For readers who didn’t realize that Arbor Day would fall on April 26th, it’s unlikely that you’ll rush out to plant a tree today. But you can honor the day by making plans to support the Town’s tree hugging efforts. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
This week, the Select Board discussed the next steps and costs for dealing with contamination at a Town owned site on Atwood Road where they had been hoping to build a small Affordable Housing project. Read the full article → from Town owned parcel confirmed as contaminated with lead
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is here. With a race for the board that represents the executive branch of Town government, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
An update on new rates and other news related to the Town’s water system. Read the full article → from Water System & Rates Update