A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Advisory on budget (Updated)
The week in government: Advisory on budget (Updated)
Government
Water rates for Southborough will hike for most (especially for biggest users)
Selectmen approved a new water rate plan for Southborough users this week. The plan is projected to charge a 25% increase for average households and a major fee hike for high end users. Town officials hope that for low use residents, especially seniors, the increase will be small. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough will hike for most (especially for biggest users)
Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
The week in government: BOS on water rate recommendation; 26 Main St at ZBA; School Committee updates on Start Time, Music Study, and Strategic Planning
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on water rate recommendation; 26 Main St at ZBA; School Committee updates on Start Time, Music Study, and Strategic Planning
News updates: Deerfoot Road runoff, private school properties, and clarifying a remark about a potential school building closure
A few recent stories prompted responses with details worth sharing. Read the full article → from News updates: Deerfoot Road runoff, private school properties, and clarifying a remark about a potential school building closure
Pull papers for Town Election by March 20th
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have just under four weeks to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Pull papers for Town Election by March 20th
Fall Special Town Meeting will be held for capital expenses and downtown Zoning
Tuesday night the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Committee agreed to hold a Special Town Meeting in the fall on several Capital Expense items. References were also made to using the meeting for a planned zoning Article on the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Fall Special Town Meeting will be held for capital expenses and downtown Zoning
Southborough job listings: Summer camp fun – Camp Assistant Supervisor and Camp Counselors
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer camp fun – Camp Assistant Supervisor and Camp Counselors
Scholarship Committee urgently seeking help: Volunteers and Donations needed (Plus, other vacancies)
The Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee asked me to share an announcement. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee urgently seeking help: Volunteers and Donations needed (Plus, other vacancies)
The week in government: BOS and Advisory on Budget
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS and Advisory on Budget
Downtown zoning revamp postponed
The Economic Development Committee won’t be bringing a zoning Article to Town Meeting voters in March. Read the full article → from Downtown zoning revamp postponed
Early Voting schedule for primaries (Make sure you’re registered correctly)
You don’t have to wait for Super Tuesday in March to cast your vote. Southborough has posted its schedule for early voting for the primaries. Here’s who is on the ballots. Read the full article → from Early Voting schedule for primaries (Make sure you’re registered correctly)
Selectmen promise to help frustrated residents raising concerns about tree removals and runoff
Residents are hoping selectmen can help them solve runoff issues in their Deerfoot Road neighborhood and clarify how to avoid future unnecessary tree takings across Town. Read the full article → from Selectmen promise to help frustrated residents raising concerns about tree removals and runoff
Neighbors to the west voice concerns about gas pipeline proposed to start in Southborough (Updated)
Earlier this month, the Community Advocate covered public opposition in Westborough to a proposed natural gas pipeline that would start in Southborough. I followed up to find out its status in our town. Read the full article → from Neighbors to the west voice concerns about gas pipeline proposed to start in Southborough (Updated)