It appears that the Planning Board is less constrained by the ZBA’s Use Variance decision than they previously thought. Read the full article → from Planning Board doing more than “residual Site Plan Review” of Park Central
Government
The week in government: Park Central at Planning and ConComm
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: Park Central at Planning and ConComm
Why flags are at half staff: Friday, July 8, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of the five police officers killed by a sniper attack in Dallas last night. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, July 8, 2016
Seniors are getting their Transfer Station tickets with ease
This year, getting Transfer Station stickers is easier than ever for Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Seniors are getting their Transfer Station tickets with ease
Upcoming Park Central meetings: Planning Board, ConComm, BOS and ZBA in next few weeks
A reader asked me to confirm and post upcoming meetings scheduled for review of projects at Park Central. Read the full article → from Upcoming Park Central meetings: Planning Board, ConComm, BOS and ZBA in next few weeks
The week in government
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
Community Preservation Act applications due July 15
If you are looking for Community Preservation Act funding for a project, apply soon. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Act applications due July 15
SWL: Ken’s gets height variance; will plant trees in neighbors’ yards
The ZBA approved Ken’s Foods’ special permit and variance requests with conditions. Read the full article → from SWL: Ken’s gets height variance; will plant trees in neighbors’ yards
Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Navy Officer Andrew Clement. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
This week, Selectmen approved spending $25,000 on Main Street work. The vote followed news that the redesign project is still on the state’s “TIP” project list, though one year further out. Read the full article → from MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
On Tuesday night, the board re-appointed all but one of the volunteers asking for re-up without any questions. They also agreed to one committee’s request to make new appointments but postponed another. Read the full article → from BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
Should you run the sprinkler today?
Once again, Selectmen voted this summer to put a voluntary water ban in place for Southborough. Read the full article → from Should you run the sprinkler today?
BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
The board discussed short and long term solutions for Rte 9 safety and asked residents to comment on solutions for Flagg and Deerfoot roads. Read the full article → from BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
The Planning Board is looking to contract consultants to help them move forward on important efforts. Read the full article → from Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project