Next week, officials are inviting you to stop by and chat about issues that concern you. Opportunities include both state and Town officials. Read the full article → from More “Office Hours”: Rep. Dykema on Monday morning; Selectmen Tuesday night
As I’ve previously posted, the Planning Board will hold public hearings for four proposed Town Meeting Articles on Monday night. For those interested, here are a few updates. Read the full article → from Update on Jan 27 Article hearings: EDC Working Session tonight; New materials posted
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: Selectmen on Budget and Accessibility Compliance Committee Article; Conservation on 84 Main St violation
The Town is again reaching out for feedback from people who live and/or work in town. This time, it’s to inform what strategies the Town should take on affordable housing. Read the full article → from Weigh in on Town’s housing needs and strategies to meet 40B thresholds – Quick survey
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to help them reach out to the community again. The agency published the 2nd issue of its newsletter to help educate the public on its services and initiatives. Read the full article → from Youth and Family Services promoting services to those in need and their need for volunteers
This winter, low income seniors and residents with disabilities are encouraged to ask the Town to give them a break on taxes. Read the full article → from Apply for Taxation Aid for low income seniors and residents with disabilities
The Economic Development Committee plans to bring zoning changes to Town Meeting in March. Leading up to it, they’re trying to drum up public support. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative: Zoning efforts update and “Roadshow” at Library
Residents can burn brush (within limits and with permits) on approved days, January 15 through May 1st. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available tomorrow through May 1st
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: ZBA; Regional School Committee; and Master Plan Committee on transportation
This week, the Personnel Board will discuss (and possibly vote on) a proposal by the Fire Chief to add a second in command position. Read the full article → from Town considering adding Deputy Fire Chief position
The Zoning Board of Appeals will ask voters to make edits to the zoning code at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from ZBA proposing zoning amendments for “Nonconforming uses, lots, and structures”
The Planning Board will hold hearings this month on four proposed Articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from January 27th hearings on Bylaw changes: Reducing Light Pollution, Updating Site Plan Review, Zoning Amendments, and Downtown Business Village
A week from Wednesday, the Master Plan Committee will discuss the impact on Southborough of regional and state transportation issues and opportunities. Read the full article → from Master Plan Committee and state legislators to discuss transportation issues/opportunities – January 15
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 budget and 5G policy, and School Committee