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
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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
The week in government: BOS on tax classification, 3-way stop at Pine & Parmenter, SME Policy, process for naming Public Safety spaces, and PILOT meetings
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 tax classification, 3-way stop at Pine & Parmenter, SME Policy, process for naming Public Safety spaces, and PILOT meetings
DCR opening up deer hunting on some of its land in Southborough
DCR has posted an interactive map indicating where deer hunting will be allowed on its land in town Read the full article → from DCR opening up deer hunting on some of its land in Southborough
Nominate a name for part of the new Public Safety Building
The public is invited to weigh in as the Town considers the possibility of “naming” rooms in the new combined police and fire station. Read the full article → from Nominate a name for part of the new Public Safety Building
Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 19
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, save the date for a week from Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 19