This month, Southborough Access Media replaced and upgraded equipment used to broadcast and replay town government meetings in the Town House Hearing Room. Read the full article → from Updated equipment in Town Hearing room; training to use starts October 1
At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, members followed up on two discussions with the town’s emergency chiefs. They gave both chiefs the greenlight to continue exploring property at the Transfer Station for a new public safety building. And they approved Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ request to arm his force with tasers. Read the full article → from Police & Fire news: Town to study new site for Public Safety Building and equip officers with Tasers
Last night, the Board of Selectmen again addressed controversial Open Space issues at Barn Hollow. Read the full article → from Barn Hollow discord: BOS allows homeowners “revocable” right to mow some open space
The state election is coming up November 4th. Apparently, the Town of Southborough needs workers to help out. Read the full article → from Town seeking election workers
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/22-9/28-14): Barn Hollow Open Space and Main Street reconstruction
This week, Ken’s Foods returned to the Zoning Board of Appeals for clarification on their special permit. The business requested permission to operate on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis. In a public hearing, neighbors continued to argue that the business is already too loud and disruptive to their lives. Read the full article → from ZBA grants Ken’s Foods 24×7 approval with conditions
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 15
An invitation was issued to high school students in our district (and all of the 5th Congressional District). This Saturday, Congresswoman Clark is holding a free Service Academy Fair. Read the full article → from Service Academy Fair – September 20
Maybe you have a teen who is looking for a worthwhile community service project. Or maybe you have a child in 2nd-5th grade who could use a mentor.
Southborough Youth and Family Services is seeking both for their Project Friend. Read the full article → from Project Friend: High school students mentoring 2nd-5th graders – Inquire by October 15
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/15-9/21/14): Main Street, combined School Committee study groups, and Kens back at ZBA (Updated)
The “unofficial” primary results from the Town’s Clerk’s office show Southborough voters aligned with voters across the state. Here are the highlights and results. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Primary Results
Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff in honor of a Northborough soldier killed in action. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Northborough’s Brian K. Arsenault
A reader’s question to me reminded me that the deadline for getting your Transfer Station permit is looming. Read the full article → from Reminder – Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
Last night, the Planning Board appointed two new members to board responsible for advising on planning, managing and financing the town’s DPW. Read the full article → from Planning Board appoints new members to Public Works Planning Board