An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update (Updated)
Government
The week in government: Historical on proposed Rules & Regs for Demolition Delay bylaw; BOS and EDC on Downtown District Bylaw
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: Historical on proposed Rules & Regs for Demolition Delay bylaw; BOS and EDC on Downtown District Bylaw
Special Town Meeting: Draft Warrant, Mask Mandate, and Safety Precautions
This week, the Board of Health discussed plans for making the November 1st Special Town Meeting a safe environment for participants. The main question they had was, could they legally require voters wear masks?
While I’m covering that, I’ll also provide a peek of what attending voters will be expect to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: Draft Warrant, Mask Mandate, and Safety Precautions
Downtown District zoning: Planning’s changes please opponents but frustrate proponents; Article may be pulled
After months of meetings, forums, and hearings, the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, and vocal downtown residents and abutters came to apparent consensus on a proposed Downtown District Bylaw to present to Town Meeting voters. Unfortunately, that version is one that doesn’t pass muster with the group that initially spearheaded the initiative. Read the full article → from Downtown District zoning: Planning’s changes please opponents but frustrate proponents; Article may be pulled
ALS Weekend: October 9-11 at the Southborough Golf Club (Updated)
Heritage Day weekend will be the Town’s 3rd annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS Weekend: October 9-11 at the Southborough Golf Club (Updated)
The week in government: Planning on Ken’s Foods warehouse expansion; BOS closing Special Town Meeting Warrant
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: Planning on Ken’s Foods warehouse expansion; BOS closing Special Town Meeting Warrant
Covid Update: Latest reports from NSBORO and the state
An update on Covid cases in town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Latest reports from NSBORO and the state
News roundup: Town pursuing grant funds and revisiting Trails Committee charge; St. Mark’s dorm financing; and Halloran CR approved
I’m rounding up a number of stories covered elsewhere that I have yet to share. Read the full article → from News roundup: Town pursuing grant funds and revisiting Trails Committee charge; St. Mark’s dorm financing; and Halloran CR approved
SCAC: Cultural Arts grant applications due Oct 15; Seeking new members (Updated)
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural Arts grant applications due Oct 15; Seeking new members (Updated)
Chestnut Hill Road residents petition selectmen to close off throughway traffic
Over 60 residents have signed a letter asking the Town to abandon a center section of Chestnut Hill Road. They’d like to limit access for cars to the two way traffic sections at either end. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Road residents petition selectmen to close off throughway traffic
Covid Update: 20 active cases; 3 NSBORO potential in-school transmissions (Updated)
An update on Covid cases in town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 20 active cases; 3 NSBORO potential in-school transmissions (Updated)
The week in government: Planning, BOS, & EDC on Downtown zoning; BOS to close STM Warrant
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: Planning, BOS, & EDC on Downtown zoning; BOS to close STM Warrant
Park Central Trial to resume Wednesday (Updated)
A trial over the Park Central 40B project is scheduled to resume (virtually) next week. Read the full article → from Park Central Trial to resume Wednesday (Updated)
Oak Hill Road residents seeking safety solutions
After seven accidents occurred on their road in a seven week span, residents organized to lobby for changes. Read the full article → from Oak Hill Road residents seeking safety solutions