Southborough has been awarded a “Massachusetts Downtown Initiative” grant, covering $30,000 worth of technical assistance for a Branding & Wayfinding project. Read the full article → from Town receives grant for Downtown “Branding & Wayfinding” project
Government
Veterans Day on Tuesday
Southborough holds its annual observances on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Tuesday
Southborough Youth & Family Services Fall newsletter
SYFS spotlights support for veterans, gratitude, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and maintaining Mindfulness, plus upcoming programs in November & December.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about the second issue of the bi-monthly newsletter relaunched earlier this fall. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services Fall newsletter
The week in government
Board of Health Hearing; Select Board hearings on auto sales license and Tax Classification; and more
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
More Special Town Meeting Highlights
I’m writing one final wrap-up of highlights from the Fall Special Town Meeting. I’ve already recapped the discussions related to three of the 10 Articles on the Warrant. Here is a quick look at the remaining 7. I’m also covering the Town’s progress on using clickers for vote counts. Read the full article → from More Special Town Meeting Highlights
Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance
Outspoken Town Meeting voters were fairly unified in a desire to see changes in how the government is run. But they were split on the process for next steps. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates how to study a potential rehaul of Town Governance
Town Meeting voters supported both zoning Articles
Highlights from zoning discussions last night related to the potential Costco project and Accessory Apartments/Dwelling Units
Today’s recap of last night’s Special Town Meeting will focus on the zoning articles voted on last night. (Look for other meeting highlights in a post tomorrow.) Read the full article → from Town Meeting voters supported both zoning Articles
Town Meeting Recap
Zoning for Costco passes and other highlights
783 Special Town Meeting Voters weighed in on a zoning change that would allow Costco to seek a special permit to open a store at 21 Coslin Drive. Only 12 of them opposed the change proposed under Article 1. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Recap
Special Town Meeting Tonight
I’ve posted plenty about tonight’s meeting, but I just want to give a last minute reminder with links to relevant information. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board on 2 E. Main St Permit; Tonight's Special Town Meeting
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)
Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update
An update on the zoning Article that would allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit in Southborough, and smaller retailers to apply for permits on abutting properties.
The Southborough Select Board has been working to drum up excitement and turnout for the Special Town Meeting this Monday night. Their primary focus is getting voters to approve a zoning change they promote as allowing an economic boon for the Town. To allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit to build a store at the old EMC/Dell campus, 2/3 of participating voters will need to approve Article 1. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update
Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
The committee asked me to share with readers its report for the Special Town Meeting on Monday
This Monday night, Southborough voters are invited to participate in a Special Town Meeting to vote on 10 Articles. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report for voters to aid them in their decision making. The committee asked me to share that with readers in advance. Read the full article → from Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
Here's a look at what voters are being asked to approve at the meeting, including updated motions, news, and context.
Special Town Meeting is coming up in four days. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And details on attending.) Read the full article → from Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
Community Needs Assessment: Findings & Analysis Presentation — November 4th (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services has been with a consultant to study “Community Needs”. Now the agency is pursuing the next step in its efforts to address needs. Read the full article → from Community Needs Assessment: Findings & Analysis Presentation — November 4th (Updated)