A look at how residents voted in the big 2024 election, including comparisons where voters’ will was thwarted by national/state/regional results. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
How Southborough voted
Government
Election Day in Southborough
In addition to the Presidential race, there are state and regional races, plus five questions. Here’s my reminder of what’s on Southborough’s ballots and how you can cast them. Read the full article → from Election Day in Southborough
The week in government
Planning Board discussion on proposed ADU Zoning Bylaw, 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
Learn about the Neary Building Project:
Presentations, tours, and updated website
Four upcoming public events will seek to educate residents and answer questions on the proposal for the most expensive building project the Town has ever funded. Plus, the Neary Building Committee has issued updated FAQs and updated the details on its dedicated website. Read the full article → from Learn about the Neary Building Project:
DPW Updates
Upcoming Rte 9 Framingham detours and Grant for engineering phase of Willow St culvert project
Southborough Public Works asked me to share some news with readers this week. Read the full article → from DPW Updates
Friday is last day of Early Voting
A quick reminder — if you are looking to take advantage of the opportunity to vote in person early, today and tomorrow are the last days. Read the full article → from Friday is last day of Early Voting
Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Town efforts to take on ADU Bylaw Compliance and Business Friendlier Zoning Amendments
Exactly three weeks after getting the big MBTA Communities overlay zoning bylaw passed, the Planning Board discussed their plans for taking on two new sets of zoning changes. Read the full article → from Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
In a bit of Deja Vu, Town officials' initial tax forecasts didn't foresee the shift in Residential vs Commercial real estate value assessments.
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
The week in government
21 Highland Future Use Committee, ZBA hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd (building height and peer review), 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
Neary Investigation Audit update
Auditors reported out mostly high marks, for the administration and School Committee's "extraordinary" response to racial incidents, but prompted more questions from some parents.
Last week, the Southborough School Committee held a special meeting for a presentation by the consultant hired to “audit” the school’s investigation of racially charged incidents in a Neary classroom last year. Read the full article → from Neary Investigation Audit update
Proposed 40B project at 352 Turnpike Rd
The town is submitting comment letters (by Oct 24) on the latest proposal from Ferris Development
Ferris Development’s two Southborough 40B projects are still in the permitting pipeline. But they aren’t holding back on kicking off the process for a third one. The developer has applied to MassHousing for eligibility to pursue a six floor residential building at 352 Turnpike Road. Read the full article → from Proposed 40B project at 352 Turnpike Rd
Letter: Southborough at the Crossroads
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough at the Crossroads
Election FAQs
The Town Clerk asked me to share his FAQs/Important Election Information. Read the full article → from Election FAQs
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board on proposed ADU bylaw, zoning amendments, and 2 East Main St office building; Select Board on Tax Classification, Development at the MBTA Station, and Public Safety Staffing; 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)