Local media wrote about a sports facility that some officials are talking to New England Sports for Women about a potential project on the EMC site. Read the full article → from SWL: Officials talking to non-profit about potential soccer stadium at EMC site (Updated)
Government
Fire Chief hiring update: Four candidates to be assessed
The recruitment committee has reached out with an update for the public. Read the full article → from Fire Chief hiring update: Four candidates to be assessed
Public Safety Building Update for January
The latest newsletter chronicling progress on the police and fire complex is out. According to the January report, one piece of the project is behind schedule but the targeted end date remains the same. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update for January
Southborough job listings: Part-time Admin (with benefits), full-time Business Admin, and Schools’ Director of Finance & Operations
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Part-time Admin (with benefits), full-time Business Admin, and Schools’ Director of Finance & Operations
EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
Last week, the Southborough community was invited to another forum on the Downtown Initiative. The public was briefed on experts’ recommendations for revitalizing the downtown area of Main Street. The Economic Development Committee also shared some of the obstacles and thoughts on how to overcome them. Read the full article → from EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service
Resident Mark Fallon, a fellow veteran, shared on his blog some memories of John Wilson. They included Wilson’s influence on him and his thoughts of how the public can honor him. Read the full article → from Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service
Weather impact on Town services and events (Updated)
The forecast is looking nasty this afternoon and evening. That means afternoon school isn’t the only thing being cancelled in Town. Read the full article → from Weather impact on Town services and events (Updated)
The week in government: Advisory and BOS on budget differences and Citizen Articles; Closing ATM Warrant; Fayville Hall P&S and septic (Updated – again)
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: Advisory and BOS on budget differences and Citizen Articles; Closing ATM Warrant; Fayville Hall P&S and septic (Updated – again)
Southborough loses John Wilson and Kate Matison
I was saddened this week to learn that Southborough lost two well known members of our community – John Wilson and Kate Matison. Read the full article → from Southborough loses John Wilson and Kate Matison
Town Meeting Update: Articles will include promoting viewpoints at Town Meeting, Electing Advisory officers, Town Counsel’s responsibilities, and Conduct for Town employees and agents
Today, I’m going to focus on one resident’s Citizen Petition Articles for Annual Town Meeting. The petitions revolve around 4 topics split into 10 Articles for specific bylaw changes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Articles will include promoting viewpoints at Town Meeting, Electing Advisory officers, Town Counsel’s responsibilities, and Conduct for Town employees and agents
Update on 2018 Town Meetings: AG rejected ZBA (part of the) quorum language, accepted other bylaw changes (Updated)
As the Town gets ready for 2019 Annual Town Meeting,I realized that there were still loose ends to report on from last year’s Annual and Special meetings. Read the full article → from Update on 2018 Town Meetings: AG rejected ZBA (part of the) quorum language, accepted other bylaw changes (Updated)
The week in government: Advisory on schools and budgets (no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday) (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: Advisory on schools and budgets (no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday) (Updated)
Town Budget Update: Tax increase estimated at 4.95% or lower; SYFS should get needed staffing
This week, the Board of Selectmen learned that the FY20 budget situation is a bit better than they had been told. Read the full article → from Town Budget Update: Tax increase estimated at 4.95% or lower; SYFS should get needed staffing
Owner of 144 & 154 Turnpike Roads defends parking lot connection
With residents upset over a new access point allowing office commuters access to Breakneck Hill Road, the owner defended his right to make changes to his properties. Now they and the Planning Board will wait to hear what the Town’s new zoning enforcer has to say. Read the full article → from Owner of 144 & 154 Turnpike Roads defends parking lot connection