The Board of Selectmen reversed course on their plan for how to follow up on Town Meeting’s vote to pursue PILOT commitments with non-profits in town. Read the full article → from Selectmen not appointing PILOT Committee; Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate with private schools
Government
The week in government: Rec on turf field needs & opportunities; School Committee; Board of Health on e-cigarette & vape regs; CPC Info night
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Rec on turf field needs & opportunities; School Committee; Board of Health on e-cigarette & vape regs; CPC Info night
Community Preservation Committee holding public information hearing – Thursday
If you have an opinion about the kinds of preservation projects the CPC should be focusing on, attend their public session to weigh in. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Committee holding public information hearing – Thursday
Transfer Stickers through DPW (and Senior Center drive thru) this year (Updated)
Residents looking for new Transfer Station permits this summer should head to the building down the hill from the Transfer Station, not to the Town House. Read the full article → from Transfer Stickers through DPW (and Senior Center drive thru) this year (Updated)
144 & 154 Turnpike to eliminate driveway connection; 118-120 Turnpike pursuing parking garage
Hearings were held last night for proposed plans to handle parking at two pairs of nearby buildings on Turnpike Road. Read the full article → from 144 & 154 Turnpike to eliminate driveway connection; 118-120 Turnpike pursuing parking garage
The week in government: Planning hearing on 144 &154 Turnpike Rd site plan modifications; BOS on Transfer Station and board appointments
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning hearing on 144 &154 Turnpike Rd site plan modifications; BOS on Transfer Station and board appointments
Hearing on overflow crossing at The Crossings – Monday night
Proposed modified plans seek to use a portion of 144 Turnpike Road as overflow parking for the abutting plaza, The Crossings. Read the full article → from Hearing on overflow crossing at The Crossings – Monday night
Photo Gallery: Memorial Day services 2019 (Updated)
Over the weekend, the town held its annual Memorial Day Services. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Memorial Day services 2019 (Updated)
The week in government: Conservation Commission (but not Park Central)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Conservation Commission (but not Park Central)
Memorial Day observances tonight and Monday (Careful where you step)
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery tonight. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances tonight and Monday (Careful where you step)
Why flags will be at half staff: May 27, 2019
This Monday, flags around the state will be lowered for more than just remembrance of Memorial Day. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: May 27, 2019
Park Central back to Conservation Commission (Updated-again)
Next week, the Conservation Commission will discuss modified plans for Park Central. Read the full article → from Park Central back to Conservation Commission (Updated-again)
Town hours: Memorial Day weekend hours and BOS office hours
The Southborough Town House will close early on Friday. And Selectmen are offering office hours again for the public to pop in. Read the full article → from Town hours: Memorial Day weekend hours and BOS office hours
Selectmen update: Recognizing service of outgoing members, reorganizing the new board
Last night, the Board of Selectmen welcomed new members and reorganized its officers. But before I get to that, I need to recap a moment I missed earlier this month. It was a formal recognition for the service of outgoing members. Read the full article → from Selectmen update: Recognizing service of outgoing members, reorganizing the new board