Town Engineer John Woodsmall sent along an update on the Northboro Road bridge work. Sounds like everything is going according to plan. The entire bridge has been removed, though there is still some fencing and other demolition work that needs to be completed. The next step will be the adjustment and repair of the bridge Read the full article → from An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Government
Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
After several months of searching, selectmen will name Southborough’s permanent police chief at a meeting on November 17. The selectmen will interview the four finalists starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 16, with the finalist being named at the selectmen’s regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 17. Both meetings will be open to the public. Read the full article → from Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week Monday, November 2 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, November 3 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Youth Commission, 7:15 pm @ Conference Room, Fayville Hall Wednesday, November 4 Council on Aging, 7:00 pm @ Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government
Time to change your smoke detector batteries
The Southborough Fire Department reminds you to change your smoke detector batteries this weekend when you turn your clocks back an hour. As we approach the heating and holiday seasons, incidents of residential fires rise. Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors are your first line of defense in order to protect your family in the Read the full article → from Time to change your smoke detector batteries
Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
We all know that parking along Main Street can be a problem. Cars are parked on the sidewalk forcing pedestrians into the street. Existing business like the Morris Funeral Home have precious little space to accommodate their needs. Selectmen said it’s a problem they agree needs to be solved, but not at the expense of Read the full article → from Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
The Northboro Road bridge is now officially closed to traffic. I drove by today and barriers were up on both sides of the bridge and the site was crowded with crews working on replacing the structure which was deemed unsafe by MassHighway. You can find a detour map here. The bridge is scheduled to re-open Read the full article → from Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
Parking or no parking. Sidewalks or no sidewalks. Trees and green space. Room for bike travel. Stone walls. All of these things and more were considered by a couple dozen residents last month at a public meeting to review options for a redesigned Main Street. The residents weighed in on a host of different plans Read the full article → from Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
The week in government
There are all kinds of meetings this week. The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will both be asked to make recommendations on plans for improving Main Street — more on this in a separate post later today. On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the latest on the proposed Woodland Meadows development. Monday, Read the full article → from The week in government
Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Last month I told you that Southborough had earned status as a StormReady community, only the ninth in Massachusetts to meet the requirements. A ceremony at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen honored the work of Southborough Firefighter/EMT Neal Aspesi and Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. in achieving the certification. You can read more about the Read the full article → from Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Selectmen tackle South Union School repair bill and civilian flaggers
I wasn’t at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but according to the recap in the Metrowest Daily News, I missed some action. Selectmen got worked up over a $9,000 change order request on the South Union School repair project, and ultimately denied the request: “I’ve got a big problem with this request,” Selectman Read the full article → from Selectmen tackle South Union School repair bill and civilian flaggers
Development planned at Murphy sisters’ crash site
If you’ve driven down Northboro Road recently, you’ve probably noticed that trees on the south side of the road have been cleared, including those surrounding the site of the fatal Murphy sisters’ car accident. Since the crash four years ago that killed 17-year-old Shauna and 15-year-old Meghan Murphy, the site has stood as a makeshift Read the full article → from Development planned at Murphy sisters’ crash site
Northboro Road bridge work delayed
The Northboro Road bridge work was supposed to begin today, but Town Engineer John Woodsmall said the work has been delayed because CSX is not able to provide railroad flagmen below the bridge until next week. The signs now say the bridge we be closed starting Sunday, October 25, but Woodsmall said it probably won’t Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge work delayed
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week. Monday, October 19 Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC), 5:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Cultural Arts Council, 7:15 pm @ Classroom, Arts Center Tuesday, October 20 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in government
Northboro Road bridge to be closed starting Tuesday
Earlier in the week I told you the start date for the Northboro Road bridge work was still up in the air. Well, no longer. MassHighway has said it will begin work on Tuesday, October 20. That means starting Tuesday, the bridge will be closed to all vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic for a period Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge to be closed starting Tuesday