I received the latest monthly construction update on the Public Safety Building. The latest report is through the end of March. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building update: 64% complete and sticking to schedule
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: Council on Aging and Conservation Commission
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by state officials. Read the full article → from 39th Annual Senior Conference: free services, workshops, food, and door prizes
Rather than returning to Site Plan compliance, while applying for a modification, a property owner implemented a temporary compromise. Read the full article → from Planning Board unsatisfied with owner’s response to non-compliance at 144 Turnpike Rd
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Re-Save the Dates: Hydrant flushing week starts April 29th (Updated)
Southborough and Northborough Conservation commissions have teamed up to hold an art contest. Art appreciation may seem outside their missions. But the focus of the contest is right up their alleys. Read the full article → from Earth Day art contest – Conservation holds poster contest for kids of all ages and grades
Rounding up news based on updates and news stories about state legislators’ efforts for our town. Read the full article → from Legislative update: MBTA task list, Tree clearing on MassPike, parity on Ashland fire station funding, progressive taxes, coffee hour, and more
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 144-154 Turnpike Rd, Historical Demolition Delay hearing, and Combined school committees on new Director of Finance
This week, the Board of Selectmen brought in Town Counsel to update them publicly on work he is doing for the Town. There were a number of topics that should interest different readers. So, I’m sharing his news. Read the full article → from Town Counsel update to BOS: Park Central, issues at former Stonybrook range, and more
This week, selectmen voted to waive golf course rent due to issues impacting management’s abilities to charge full fees and attract as many golfers this season. Read the full article → from Golf Course update: Woes at the 1st & 9th greens; management rental fees waived
On Monday, Planning will discuss pavers installed between abutting parking lots allowing office park workers a disputed shortcut to Breakneck Hill Road. Read the full article → from Planning Board to discuss parking lot crossing at “The Crossings” – Monday
Yesterday, the SPD announced that it was issuing a warrant against the owner of Right Way Auto Sales for allegedly wronging customers. Read the full article → from Warrant issued against owner of Right Way Auto; Police asking victims to come forward
Last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed how to follow up on a non-binding Article that passed at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for PILOT Committee
The Cable TV Committee is asking people to inform the committee of concerns about tv providers before it negotiates the next round of contracts. Read the full article → from Weigh in on Verizon fios, Charter/Spectrum, and ComCast tonight