Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on March 28th in Trottier Middle School’s auditorium. But the Covid-19 “State of Emergency” could throw a wrench in those plans. Read the full article → from Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
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The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
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: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
How did Southborough vote?
Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Seeking members for Capital Planning Committee – deadline today
Today is the deadline to apply for an important new-ish committee in town – the Capital Planning Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Capital Planning Committee – deadline today
Warrant posted for Annual Town Meeting – March 28th
If you haven’t already, be sure to save the date for Annual Town Meeting. Here’s what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from Warrant posted for Annual Town Meeting – March 28th
Article 31: Noise Bylaw Overview, Debate and Citizen Petitioners’ Info sessions (Updated)
Some residents were disappointed that selectmen dropped the placeholder for a noise bylaw Article for this year’s Annual Town Meeting. Rather than waiting for the Town to take the reins for a future year, they pushed on with their own efforts.
The Article would limit sound levels any time of day for some activities, other by hours, and some by both. Read the full article → from Article 31: Noise Bylaw Overview, Debate and Citizen Petitioners’ Info sessions (Updated)
Reminder: Super Tuesday voting 6:30 am to 8pm (Updated)
You don’t have to wait for Super Tuesday in March to cast your vote. Early voting for the primaries started at 8:00 am today. Read the full article → from Reminder: Super Tuesday voting 6:30 am to 8pm (Updated)
The week in government: Park Central at Conservation
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: Park Central at Conservation
Learn about proposed Outdoor Lighting bylaw changes – Wednesday
This Wednesday evening the public is invited to the first of three planned “Public Engagement” events on the topic. Read the full article → from Learn about proposed Outdoor Lighting bylaw changes – Wednesday
The week in government: BOS on Warrant Articles (Updated – Again)
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 Warrant Articles (Updated – Again)
Reminder: Early primary voting this Mon-Fri (Updated)
You don’t have to wait for Super Tuesday in March to cast your vote. Early voting for the primaries started at 8:00 am today. Read the full article → from Reminder: Early primary voting this Mon-Fri (Updated)
MassDOT to hold hearing on MassPike bridge replacement project
Next week, the Mass Dept of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Southborough on a bridge replacement project. Read the full article → from MassDOT to hold hearing on MassPike bridge replacement project
Oregon Road construction starts Thursday morning
According to a construction notice, a water main project is scheduled to begin on Oregon Road tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Oregon Road construction starts Thursday morning
The week in government: Advisory on budget (Updated)
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)