An update on the status of Burnett House preservation Warrant Articles and related history talks. Read the full article → from Burnett House: History talks and upcoming vote (Updated – again)
Monday night, abutters seeking to block a Medical Marijuana dispensary were dealt another blow. This one may knock all the teeth out of potential bylaw changes in Warrant Articles headed for Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
At Town Meeting in April, voters will be asked to authorize the Town to negotiate (or “take”) easements for the Main Street redesign project. In preparation, the Main Street Design Working Group is hosting a community forum. Read the full article → from Main Street easements article; Q&A – March 30
To participate in deciding our Town’s budgets, bylaws, and elected officials, you need to be registered in Southborough by tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Register by Tuesday night to vote in Town Meeting and May election
The Green Technology Committee is reaching out to the community on their Warrant Article to adopt “Energy Stretch Building Codes”. Read the full article → from How would adopting “Energy Stretch” codes impact building? March 29 info session
Last month, local media reported Southborough K-8 per pupil spending as above average for the state and higher than most area schools. And on Friday, the Town published the projected budget for next year’s spending. Read the full article → from School spending: FY17 budgets, district rankings, and K-8 intitiatives on hold
Last night, residents brought forward citizens petitions on Medical Marijuana bylaws. Read the full article → from Citizens petition bringing 3 Medical marijuana bylaws to Town Meeting
The Board of Selectmen will be asking Town Meeting voters permission to sell two buildings: Fayville Hall and the former, secondary Fire Station. Read the full article → from BOS recommends selling Fayville Hall and Fire Station #2; discusses future of South Union
Upcoming hearings cover a controversial solar installation and changes to Solar and Over 55 development bylaws. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
The town is working on three projects worth knowing about: Identifying excess Town properties; pursuing a power supply aggregate for the community; and evaluating recreational gym and field needs in town. Read the full article → from Town efforts: Evaluating resources/needs; Pursuing aggregate electricity savings for community