Last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed challenges they believed made scheduling a Special Town Meeting this fall unfeasible. Read the full article → from BOS decides against scheduling Special Town Meeting this fall
Government
The week in government: BOS on Fall Special Town Meeting, Town Counsel update; Conservation on Park Central
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: BOS on Fall Special Town Meeting, Town Counsel update; Conservation on Park Central
Voting in the State Primary: How to vote, what’s on the ballots, and more (Updated)
The State Primary is coming up on Tuesday, September 1st. The Town issued some important details. And I pulled together info on what’s at stake on the ballots. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary: How to vote, what’s on the ballots, and more (Updated)
Downtown property owners asked to resolve encroachments on railroad property
The owners of four parcels at the downtown railroad tracks are being informed that they are encroaching on land owned by the freight train company. The news could cause parking problems for businesses, especially a downtown restaurant. Read the full article → from Downtown property owners asked to resolve encroachments on railroad property
Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker (Updated)
This year’s Transfer Station permit stickers expire in just over a month. According to the 2020-2021 Transfer Station rules, starting September 15th new stickers must be “in place” in order to access the station. Read the full article → from Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker (Updated)
The week in government: Planning Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm Barn, Combined Schools on Reopening Strategy, 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: Planning Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm Barn, Combined Schools on Reopening Strategy, and more
Barron lawsuit amended to return to Worcester Superior Court; another OML violation determined
In May, I posted that a lawsuit filed by Southborough residents against selectmen and the Town was moving to the Federal Courts. Based on an amended complaint, the complainants were able to return the case to Worcester Superior Court. Read the full article → from Barron lawsuit amended to return to Worcester Superior Court; another OML violation determined
Selectmen goal discussion: Regional public safety dispatch, diversity/inclusion program, increasing training for boards/committees, and more
Tonight, the Board of Selectmen will continue a goal discussion begun at their meeting two weeks ago. Here are some highlights. Read the full article → from Selectmen goal discussion: Regional public safety dispatch, diversity/inclusion program, increasing training for boards/committees, and more
The week in government: BOS on downtown encroachments on CSX property; Combined School Committees on Reopening (Updated)
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: BOS on downtown encroachments on CSX property; Combined School Committees on Reopening (Updated)
Taxes are almost due (and you can pay outside the Town House)
Reminder: This Monday, August 3rd, is the last day to pay your Town taxes on time. Read the full article → from Taxes are almost due (and you can pay outside the Town House)
The week in government: Combined School Committees on Reopening; Park Central at Conservation Commission (Updated-Again)
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: Combined School Committees on Reopening; Park Central at Conservation Commission (Updated-Again)
“Micro” small businesses can apply for up to $10K in grants – thanks to EDC
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee was awarded $204,000 for grants to support local small businesses. (Really small businesses.) Read the full article → from “Micro” small businesses can apply for up to $10K in grants – thanks to EDC
The week in government: Board of Health; Selectmen Goal Setting; Regional School 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: Board of Health; Selectmen Goal Setting; Regional School Committee
Selectmen reject proposal for redesigned flagpole; willing to let lease lapse
The Board of Selectmen rejected a redesign of the Town House flagpole this week. Asked which they valued more, $36K in annual revenue or the flagpole, the board emphatically chose the flag. Read the full article → from Selectmen reject proposal for redesigned flagpole; willing to let lease lapse