Two items in the packet for discussion at this Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting caught my attention. Both relate to advice issued to the board from Town Counsel. Read the full article → from Town Counsel to BOS: Current PILOT negotiation strategy falls under OML; Request to rescind his “special” status
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St. Mark’s School seeking to build 3 story dorm on main campus
This fall, St. Mark’s School has been seeking approval from the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to add a 3 story dormitory to the main campus. At last week’s Planning hearing, the school invoked the Dover Amendment in some of its waiver requests. Based on questions from the board, the school will come back with more detailed justification. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School seeking to build 3 story dorm on main campus
Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough Thursday morning
State Representative Carolyn Dykema invites the public to stop by for a chat or coffee during her quarterly “office hours” in town. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough Thursday morning
What “passive recreation” would you like to enjoy on DCR spaces in Southborough?
The Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation is asking the community to weigh in on how land it owns in the Sudbury Reservoir Watershed should be used. Read the full article → from What “passive recreation” would you like to enjoy on DCR spaces in Southborough?
Town’s list of Special Municipal Employees
An email from Town Clerk Jim Hegarty shared his list of which positions in our Town Government have the SME status. Read the full article → from Town’s list of Special Municipal Employees
The week in government: Combined School Committee on Start School Later; EDC’s Downtown Initiative Forum
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: Combined School Committee on Start School Later; EDC’s Downtown Initiative Forum
BOS created policy for “Special Municipal Employees” and grant status to EDC members
Last week, the Board of Selectmen finalized and approved a policy on the process for handling “Special Municipal Employees”. They followed with a vote to grant SME status to members of the Economic Development Committee. Both actions caused some disapproving comments on the blog, and I’m finally getting around to covering what happened and what Read the full article → from BOS created policy for “Special Municipal Employees” and grant status to EDC members
Community invited to weigh in on vision for Southborough’s Master Plan – Nov 7
Town and regional officials are inviting the public to a special Open House. This one is to gather input on what our Town’s future should look like. Read the full article → from Community invited to weigh in on vision for Southborough’s Master Plan – Nov 7
Downtown Initiative Forum – October 30th
The Economic Development Committee is holding a public forum next Wednesday night. The subject is the committee’s initiative to revitalize downtown Main Street. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative Forum – October 30th
Community Advocate: Assabet students renovating Golf Club house
This year, the Southborough Golf Club is benefiting from the on the job training for Assabet students. Read the full article → from Community Advocate: Assabet students renovating Golf Club house
Public Safety Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Tours on Saturday (new details)
Southborough Police and Fire Departments are inviting the public to join them at their new combined station this weekend. The Town has released new details about the activities scheduled. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Tours on Saturday (new details)
The week in government: Planning on St Mark’s dorm, BOS on Fayville Hall conveyance, and Conservation on Park Central
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: Planning on St Mark’s dorm, BOS on Fayville Hall conveyance, and Conservation on Park Central
Pine Hill and Parmenter roads safety discussion continues with requests and 3-Way stop debate
There was disagreement on Tuesday night as to what is necessary to make it safer for Pine Hill Road drivers to turn onto Parmenter Road. Read the full article → from Pine Hill and Parmenter roads safety discussion continues with requests and 3-Way stop debate
Why flags are at half staff: October 18, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across are flying at half staff until sunset today, October 18, 2019, in honor of U.S. Congress Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, who passed away yesterday. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 18, 2019