Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Massachusetts governor addressed energy efficiency in his remarks.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick spoke at an energy summit in Foxborough Tuesday, elaborating on work done to make the state's energy supply more environmentally friendly. The governor, speaking in front of the "Massachusetts: Leading the Nation in the Energy Savings Revolution" summit at Gillette Stadium, noted that the state had been named the most energy-efficient state by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. The state wrested that title from longtime green energy leader California. "More than 42 percent of Massachusetts residents — 2.7 million people — live in one of the state's 86 green communities," he said. "We are investing more per capita than any other state." He said, since his administration took office, …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
On Monday the Sherborn Police Department received a call from a homeowner that coyotes had killed eight sheep and wounded several others at their home on Western Avenue.
On Monday, the Sherborn Police Department received a call from a homeowner that coyotes had killed eight sheep and wounded several others at their home on Western Avenue. The number of coyote sightings has been growing in Dover and Sherborn and while authorities say that humans are generally not at risk there are preventative measures that can be taken to try and keep coyotes away from your property. “There is not a safety issue with children and families. Coyotes go after sheep. Sheep happen to be available at this particular residence and that’s kind of what happened,” said Sherborn Police Officer Paul Van Vliet. Van Vliet said that the sheep were killed by one coyote, which was killed and disposed of Tuesday by the town's Animal Control…
There are over 60 vacancies on boards and committees in town.
The Sherborn Board of Selectmen has openings on several boards and committees. Anyone interested in being considered to serve on a board or committee should send a letter of interest naming which board or committee that you would like to be considered for appointment. Board and Committee Vacancies: Agricultural Commission (4 open seats) Board of Appeals (1 seat) Cable TV Advisory Committee (1 open seat) Communications Committee (4 open seats) Conservation Commission (3 open seats) Council on Aging (3 open seats) Disability Advisory Committee (3 open seats) Dry Hydrant Action Committee (4 open seats) Elderly and Disabled Taxation Committee (1 open seat) Elder Housing committee (3 open seats) Employee Health Insurance Advisory Committee (4 …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Unwanted or unused medication can be disposed of anonymously at any time at the station.
The following was provided by the Sheborn Police Department. Sherborn residents will now have a free, safe method to dispose of unused or expired prescription medication thanks to a new drug collection program announced today by Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Police Chief Richard Thompson. MedReturn Drug Collection Units were delivered Friday to 29 police departments in Middlesex County, including Sherborn. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office purchased the units for the departments through drug forfeiture funds, which can be used for the purpose of drug rehabilitation, drug education and other anti-drug efforts. “Illegal use of prescription drugs is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem,” DA Leone said. “Part of the …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Selectmen Tom Twining was renamed chair of the board during the meeting.
The Sherborn Board of Selectmen met Thursday night to introduce their newest member Peter Caruso and also to vote to realign the board. There was not much realignment, however, as the board voted to keep Tom Twining as chair of the board and also to keep Paul DeRensis as vice-chair. Caruso was named clerk. After being named clerk, Caruso was officially introduced as a member of the board of selectmen. “I’m excited to be here, to work with you two gentlemen," Caruso said of Twining and DeRensis. "I want to thank you for all the service you’ve been doing all along. I think it’s invaluable to the town what you’ve been doing. I’d also like to thank George Pucci for vacating the seat, but also what he’s done so far. He’s done so much for the …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources reminds horse owners that annual vaccinations should be administered during this time of year to ensure their animals are protected prior to the peak mosquito season in July and August.
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Thursday, May 10
With the mosquito season approaching, officials from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) are advising horse owners to take preventative measures to protect animals against mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). DAR reminds horse owners that annual vaccinations should be administered during this time of year to ensure their animals are protected prior to the peak arboviral season beginning in late July and August. Owners are urged not to wait until positive cases are reported in their area, since it can take several weeks for an animal to be fully protected by a vaccine. "It is important to stay a step ahead of these diseases and administering vaccinations in …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Caruso said he is hoping to 're-earn the trust and respect in the Board of Selectmen by the residents and other stakeholders.'
Peter Caruso won an uncontested bid for Sherborn's open seat on the Board of Selectmen in the town's election Tuesday. Former Selectmen George Pucci announced in February that he would not be seeking re-election on the board. Caruso won the Town Caucus by a vote of, 94-41, over then-candidate Ed McGuire. McGuire dropped out of the race before the election. Caruso received 494 votes in this year's election. After the election D-S Patch spoke with Caruso via email regarding his new position as selectmen. D-S Patch: How does it feel to be elected selectmen in Sherborn? Caruso: "I am honored to be given the confidence of so many good folks in Town to be their next Selectman. And I am very much looking forward to being part of the crew that …
Only 21% of voters cast votes in this year's election.
Sherborn saw a low voter turnout for their 2012 annual town election Tuesday. Only 614 out of 2907 voters (21%) turned out. The turnout was one of the lowest in Sherborn history according to Sherborn Town Clerk Carole Marple. The lowest, "in the last 100 years" was a 12% turnout in 2009 with 360 votes cast, according to Marple. Last year 1287 voters (44%) came to the polls. The only contested race of the election was for the Sherborn School Committee. Susan Hanlon gathered 376 votes while Greg Garland had 365 votes to take the two available seats on the board. The odd man out was Bruce Lazarus who had 175 votes. There were seven ballot questions, all of which received a 'Yes' vote with the exception of Question #4, which received 334 votes…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The town passed 22 out of 23 articles on the warrant.
Dover's 2012 Annual Town Meeting was held Monday night as the quorum of over 200 townspeople passed 22 of the 23 warrant articles presented to the town. The only article that did not pass was Article 12, which was an article submitted by the Personnel Board to raise and appropriate $45,000 for a pay and classification study of the town's employees. The study, which the Warrant Committee recommended the town approve appropriation for, would have looked at the job descriptions of town employees with third-party consultants in order to determine compensation for the positions against a market of similar towns in the state. The motion failed by a majority voice vote after several residents complained of the high cost of the study and its …
Monday, May 7, 2012
The following is a letter to the editor from Frank Hess.
To the Editor, At the Sherborn Town Election on May 8, please vote 'yes' on Question #6 to approve necessary repairs at Pine Hill School. These repairs include refurbishing the original water tank, fixing some floors and removing asbestos. (See the Advisory Committee Report for more detail.) These repairs were approved by voters at the Sherborn Annual Town Meeting and Question #6 on the ballot is the second step necessary to provide funding. Please vote yes on Question #6. Frank Hess Sherborn 64 South Main St. Sherborn, MA 01770 508-655-0147
John Higley
10:05 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
As Mr. Pollock said at Town Caucus referring to Peter and Ed McGuire, "..... we’re fortunate to have two candidates, really two fine gentlemen running for Selectmen this year." We can tell Peter is sincere, a sailor and brings valuable skills to the Board of Selectmen. more ›