The public is invited to weigh in on Southborough roads and sidewalks being considered for an upcoming road maintenance contract. Read the full article → from Weigh in on roads and sidewalks to be fixed
Government
Trees Update
Urban Forest Management presentation; Joint hearing on 105 tree removals; Planning seeking vegetation and hazardous tree management plans from NGrid

With a tree removal hearing notice posted this week, it’s a good time to share an update on Town boards’ work to manage trees in town. Read the full article → from Trees Update
Park Central filed for new 40B project
Proposal for 200 unit residential project with access to Flagg Road and Blackthorn Drive

This Monday, the Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the new 40B proposal at Park Central. That discussion is based on the developer’s application filed with MassHousing on July 15th. Read the full article → from Park Central filed for new 40B project
SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
Southborough Historical Museum would be relocated from Flagg School to a restored village hall

Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
CPA applications due August 26
The window to apply for Community Preservation Act funding in 2023 closes next month

If there’s a project you’re hoping voters will approve using CPA funds to support next year, the deadline to get the ball rolling is a month from today. Read the full article → from CPA applications due August 26
The week in government
SPAC, Youth Commission, Board of Commissioners of Trust Fund, and Taxation Aid Committee

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Police Chief Search Update
The Select Board approved next steps they hope end with their promotion of a new chief in September

Today, the Select Board voted to hire consultants to run a specialized assessment center for the candidates for Southborough’s new police chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Search Update
Voting in the State Primary (Updated – Again)
Info on when, how, and where Southborough residents can vote, and who you can vote for

While I’m sharing the Town Clerk’s information on voting options, I’m also sharing whose on the ballot for the state primaries. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary (Updated – Again)
Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)
The Town is creating a committee to research a Community Center at Woodward or elsewhere. Over 15 other committees also have vacancies.

The Select Board formed a Community Center Exploratory Committee. Now they are looking for volunteers to serve on it. I’m also sharing info on other committee vacancies. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)
Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Personnel changes, Public Safety Building news, and emergency responses

I’m rounding up Town news items related to Police and Fire Departments. Read the full article → from Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Select Board addressing road safety issues
Lowering speeds on Parkerville Road; update on Town Traffic Study

At last week’s Select Board Meeting, there were updates on two items related to road safety in Southborough. Read the full article → from Select Board addressing road safety issues
The week in government (Updated)
Public Works Planning Board and Capital on Hopkinton water request; Presentation about planned St Mark's archeological study; and more

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Catching up on restoration work and revised plans for private home with occasional events

I’m finally catching up to share details on what voters were and weren’t promised, the revamped plans, conservation issues, and even an update on the owner’s other preservation project in town (Fayville Hall.) Plus, I’m adding a slew of photos to show what’s been restored over the past few years. Read the full article → from Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
The week in government meetings
Planning Board, BOH, Select Board and more

Here are the posted open, public Southborough committee and board meetings for this week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government meetings