Last month, the Attorney General’s office ruled that the Board of Selectmen had broken Open Meeting Laws. In response, the Town has posted minutes from two closed session meetings. Read the full article → from BOS releases minutes on two closed meetings in response to AG ruling
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Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Town Meeting voters approved more than $50 million in town budgets and expenditures last night. But there’s still a lot of business to be resolved tonight.
Residents didn’t question the bulk of the budget or the biggest expenses. Instead, much of the night was spent debating issues related to town personnel. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
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)
Advisory Committee: Actions for town to improve transparency
This week, the Advisory Committee, spurred on by recent events dug into transparency of town government. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee: Actions for town to improve transparency
The week in government (6/23 – 6/29/14): Advisory on DPW budget and ZBA on Park Central and Mooney Field
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/23 – 6/29/14): Advisory on DPW budget and ZBA on Park Central and Mooney Field
Letter: Thank you for rallying to reinstate cemetery supevisor; Citizens must stay active and aware
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: Thank you for rallying to reinstate cemetery supevisor; Citizens must stay active and aware
BOS: Reinstating Cemetery Superviser; support TA and DPW
The Board of Selectmen have requested the reinstatement of the town’s Cemetery Supervisor.
The board acknowledged communication problems about the layoff. But they refuted charges that there were any violatations of Open Meeting Laws. They also heard and dismissed the petitioned request to remove the Town Administrator and DPW Director for their roles in the communications and layoff. Read the full article → from BOS: Reinstating Cemetery Superviser; support TA and DPW
SWL: Vocal residents file meeting law violation and push for firing of DPW Chief and Town Administrator
This spring, two residents have led the charge on objections to the layoff of Southborough’s Cemetery Supervisor. Now, according to Southborough Wicked Local, the women have filed an official complaint about the behavior of the Department of Public Works Director and the Town Administrator. Read the full article → from SWL: Vocal residents file meeting law violation and push for firing of DPW Chief and Town Administrator
MWDN updates on town controversies: Advisory on layoff; former ZBA chief on handling of Park Central
The Metrowest Daily News has posted two new stories related to ongoing controversies in town government. Read the full article → from MWDN updates on town controversies: Advisory on layoff; former ZBA chief on handling of Park Central
SWL: Selectman files files public record request on DPW layoff
According to Southborough Wicked Local, Selectman John Rooney is continuing to investigate the recent layoff of the Town’s Cemetery Supervisor. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectman files files public record request on DPW layoff
BOS: New chair; exploring layoff resolution; potential Special Town Meeting
The newly expanded Board of Selectmen convened last night. They addressed plans for moving forward and public concerns over a recent employee layoff. Read the full article → from BOS: New chair; exploring layoff resolution; potential Special Town Meeting
Letter: Selectmen respond to concerns over cemetery supervisor layoff (Updated)
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: Selectmen respond to concerns over cemetery supervisor layoff (Updated)
Town employee layoff: Media and Advisory members question if voters were deceived
On Saturday, a new Southborough Wicked Local report cleared up misconceptions about how town employee Bridget Gilleney-DeCenzo was informed that her job was being eliminated. But it is also raising new questions about whether town administrators intentionally misled the Advisory Committee and town voters. Read the full article → from Town employee layoff: Media and Advisory members question if voters were deceived
Letter: DPW layoff through Town Meeting vote
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: DPW layoff through Town Meeting vote