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ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

A look at the proposed modernized uses and new protections

by Beth Melo on

For over a year, the Planning Board has been working on zoning updates to attract more business revenue, while still protecting residents and conservation areas from negative impacts.

The result is Annual Town Meeting Article 17. On April 11th, voters will be asked to approve modernized and expanded uses, along with new restrictions, for Southborough’s Industrial Park Zone. Read the full article → from ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting

Zoning Articles, Trottier roof, $25M for road & sidewalks fund, and more

by Beth Melo on

The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Saturday to approve spending, possibly increase budgets, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.

I’ll be digging into some of the Warrant Articles leading up to Annual Town Meeting. For now, I’m providing a general overview, including the hot topics on the Warrant most likely to spark debate. Read the full article → from Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting

Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

On March 31st, the Select Board & School Committee will interview candidates for the new committee to oversee the study of Neary Renovation options.

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Select Board approved the charge for a new Elementary School Building Committee. In less than two weeks, they will interview applicants to serve on the committee and start making appointments. Read the full article → from Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”

The week in government

Advisory on Budget and Warrant Articles; Select Board & School Committe on building committee charge; Select Board on Warrant Articles and charge for Cemetery Expansion Committee; Regional School Committee; and more

by Beth Melo on

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

Events this week

Little Women, Live Music, Pi Day Party, Sports Equipment Swap, Knox Trail Talk, Puzzle Contest, Crafts at the Library, Easter Egg Hunt, Art Exhibits, and more

by Beth Melo on

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this tonight through next weekend.

Worth highlighting, I just realized that next week kicks off a four day weekend for NSBORO students. Because of that, I extended the events list through Monday, March 23rd. Read the full article → from Events this week

The week in government (Updated-again)

Planning hearings on zoning bylaws; Select Board joint meetings on Budgets & Annual Town Meeting Articles, and new building committee charge; School Committee; Conservation Commission; and more

by Beth Melo on

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-again)

Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday

Participate in-person or virtually to elect delegates to represent Southborough at the party's state convention in May.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough residents registered as Democrats (aged 16+) are invited to attend/participate in the Southborough Democrats’ hybrid caucus next week. The group will elect delegates to represent our Town at the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus — Thursday

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