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)
Government
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
BOS reappoints Historical Commission members and promotes ZBA alternate (who calls for more women to serve and more training from Town)
The Recreation Director wasn’t the only appointment that the Board of Selectmen approved this week. They also dealt with some committee re-appointments and new appointments that I previewed last week. That includes the two that had looked uncertain earlier this month. Read the full article → from BOS reappoints Historical Commission members and promotes ZBA alternate (who calls for more women to serve and more training from Town)
New Recreation Director approved, “new direction” indicated (Updated)
As I shared last fall, Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson is retiring this summer. This week, the Board of Selectmen appointed her replacement. Read the full article → from New Recreation Director approved, “new direction” indicated (Updated)
Town updates: Park Central at Conservation on Thursday; Public Safety Building delay to August 13
I was too quick on the draw for two posts this week. Here are updates to fix that. Read the full article → from Town updates: Park Central at Conservation on Thursday; Public Safety Building delay to August 13
Public Safety Building Update (Updated)
The new safety complex is on track for a summer opening and fall Grand Opening, though small issues continue to “pop up”. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update (Updated)
The Boroughs Trail is coming! You can help blaze the way
Southborough’s Trails Committee has an exciting announcement. They are also recruiting volunteers to ensure the announcement is true. Read the full article → from The Boroughs Trail is coming! You can help blaze the way
The week in government: BOS on ambulance fees and appointments, EDC at BOS and ZBA, Combined school committees on Start Time, and ARHS on turf fields
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 ambulance fees and appointments, EDC at BOS and ZBA, Combined school committees on Start Time, and ARHS on turf fields
Scholarship announcements: Town and Gardeners make awards (Updated)
This spring, I shared news on scholarship opportunities in town. Now, I’m following up to find out who snagged the awards. Read the full article → from Scholarship announcements: Town and Gardeners make awards (Updated)
Board of Selectmen concerned about Historical Commission’s behavior last June, may not re-appoint members
One year later, selectmen are publicly reacting to the Commission’s public filing of a complaint against one selectman by calling before them the two members of the commission up for reappointment this month. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen concerned about Historical Commission’s behavior last June, may not re-appoint members
The Town needs Zoning Board of Appeals members
The Zoning Board of Appeals will have two vacancies as of the end of June. Selectmen are looking for volunteers to step up to interview for the post. Read the full article → from The Town needs Zoning Board of Appeals members
Selectmen not appointing PILOT Committee; Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate with private schools
The Board of Selectmen reversed course on their plan for how to follow up on Town Meeting’s vote to pursue PILOT commitments with non-profits in town. Read the full article → from Selectmen not appointing PILOT Committee; Chair and Vice Chair to negotiate with private schools