The Public Safety Building Committee has shared its July progress report. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update: Still on track for August 13th (Updated)
Public Safety Building Update: Still on track for August 13th (Updated)
Government
Golf Course work back out to Bid
Last week, a revised Request for Proposals was issued for construction on the Southborough Golf Club. The Town is seeking new bids for work on the 1st and 9th greens. Read the full article → from Golf Course work back out to Bid
Town House Parking Lot closed Thursday
The parking lot for the Southborough Town House was closed today for “final paving”. An update from the Town this afternoon explains that it will be closed again on Thursday Read the full article → from Town House Parking Lot closed Thursday
Recycling and waste at the Transfer Station: Questions and Answers (Updated)
I followed up on some questions raised about recycling at the Transfer Station. Check out my A-Z guide. Read the full article → from Recycling and waste at the Transfer Station: Questions and Answers (Updated)
The week in government: Planning Board and Conservation Commission hearings (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: Planning Board and Conservation Commission hearings (Updated)
The week in government: Recreation Commission and Golf Course 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: Recreation Commission and Golf Course Committee
St. Mark’s School bringing field lighting project to Town boards
St. Mark’s School has plans to light an athletic field at 25 Marlboro Road. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School bringing field lighting project to Town boards
Why flags will be at half staff: June 29, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across the state will flying at half staff until sunset tomorrow, June 29, 2019, in honor of a Lynn soldier who died on June 8th. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: June 29, 2019
Reminder: Transfer Stickers through DPW (and Senior Center drive thru) this year
Residents looking for new Transfer Station permits this summer should head to the building down the hill from the Transfer Station, not to the Town House. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Stickers through DPW (and Senior Center drive thru) this year
BOS raising ambulance fees: SFD expects little/no impact on most “users”; patients with hardships encouraged to apply for abatements
Last week, Fire Chief Steven Achilles asked selectmen to approve increased transport fees for ambulances. Convinced by the chief’s presentation and responses to several questions, the board unanimously agreed. Read the full article → from BOS raising ambulance fees: SFD expects little/no impact on most “users”; patients with hardships encouraged to apply for abatements
Town briefs: Town House/Pilgrim church lot repaving, MBTA reminder, and Water report (Updated)
The Town has posted a few alerts this week worth sharing. I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Town briefs: Town House/Pilgrim church lot repaving, MBTA reminder, and Water report (Updated)
Southborough to prepare for climate change “Vulnerability” thanks to state grant (Updated)
I reached out to the Town to find out how officials plan to use granted by the state for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness planning. Read the full article → from Southborough to prepare for climate change “Vulnerability” thanks to state grant (Updated)
The week in government: Historical, Recreation, Assessors, Golf Course, Library Trustees, and Trust Fund
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: Historical, Recreation, Assessors, Golf Course, Library Trustees, and Trust Fund
Why flags will be at half staff: June 22, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset tomorrow, June 22, 2019. It is in honor of another fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: June 22, 2019