Southborough Recreation is seeking experienced babysitters, high school age and up. They’d like volunteers, but are willing to pay. Read the full article → from Town seeks babysitters (paid or volunteer) for Town Meetings – March 8th & ATM
Government
The week in government: Truck Exclusions, Park Central Appeals, Variances for field lights, and Algonquin budget
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: Truck Exclusions, Park Central Appeals, Variances for field lights, and Algonquin budget
Special Town Meeting Articles: More than the golf course and safety station (Updated)
The Town of Southborough has posted the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. With all the attention on the Golf Course and Public Safety Building, you may be surprised by some of the Citizen Petition Articles up for vote. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Articles: More than the golf course and safety station (Updated)
Golf Course & Public Safety Building: St. Mark’s and selectmen say they won’t renegotiate, debate over building budget, and much more
As the March 8th Special Town Meeting approaches, meetings and debate around the main focus of the meeting continue to heat up. Read the full article → from Golf Course & Public Safety Building: St. Mark’s and selectmen say they won’t renegotiate, debate over building budget, and much more
Southborough job listings: Summer camp fun – Camp supervisor, CIT Coordinator, and Camp Counselors
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer camp fun – Camp supervisor, CIT Coordinator, and Camp Counselors
“Save Our Heritage” forum on article 4 to preserve golf course without any development – Feb 16
Proponents of Special Town Meeting Article 4 hope to make their case at a public forum next week. Read the full article → from “Save Our Heritage” forum on article 4 to preserve golf course without any development – Feb 16
Letter: Former Chair on Public Safety Building says “Vote No on Article 1”
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Former Chair on Public Safety Building says “Vote No on Article 1”
The week in government: Public Safety Complex cost estimate updates, Hearing on Historic Reuse Bylaw, and School Budget recommendation
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: Public Safety Complex cost estimate updates, Hearing on Historic Reuse Bylaw, and School Budget recommendation
Southborough earns Green Communities status; eligible for $142K+ in grants
The Governor’s office announced a new round of Green Communities and associated grants. Southborough was among the 30 new cities/towns. Read the full article → from Southborough earns Green Communities status; eligible for $142K+ in grants
EDC Annual Report touts benefits to businesses and taxpayers
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee recently released its 2016 Annual Report. The report summarizes the work EDC has done over the past year and its positive outcomes. Read the full article → from EDC Annual Report touts benefits to businesses and taxpayers
Golf Course update: Committee holding “final public input” meeting tomorrow night; “Save” campaign changes theme (Updated)
A committee is seeking one last round of community feedback on the St. Mark’s Golf Course, while a group of residents seeks building public support to protect the land by focusing on saving “our heritage”. Read the full article → from Golf Course update: Committee holding “final public input” meeting tomorrow night; “Save” campaign changes theme (Updated)
Recreation looking to light Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
Tonight, the Recreation Commission is holding a meeting to discuss their plans to install lights at a baseball field and tennis courts. The meeting is apparently a result of public push-back at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals hearings. Read the full article → from Recreation looking to light Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
The week in government: Recreation Meeting on lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
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: Recreation Meeting on lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
Town officials interpret Overlay District for Septic isn’t needed
Research into an Overlay District for Septic Systems bylaw uncovered that it’s a non-issue. Read the full article → from Town officials interpret Overlay District for Septic isn’t needed