The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring another talk about important pollinators in Southborough. Read the full article → from Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
Government
EDC invites public to “Downtown Initiative” forum – February 7th (Updated)
The Economic Development Committee has issued an invitation. Read the full article → from EDC invites public to “Downtown Initiative” forum – February 7th (Updated)
The week in government: Planning and BOS (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 and BOS (Updated)
Advisory Committee Update: Resignations, board changes, and continuing vacancies
I was surprised to see three Advisory seats remained not only vacant but also unpromoted as they prepare for Town Meeting.
I followed up with the Moderator and Chair to understand what’s happening. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee Update: Resignations, board changes, and continuing vacancies
Recruiting members “at large” for Town’s Master Plan Committee
Every ten years, a Town officials and volunteers work together to prepare a “vision document that represents the community” – the Master Plan. It’s time to develop a new one. They are seeking four citizen at large to join with representatives from 14 boards and committees. Read the full article → from Recruiting members “at large” for Town’s Master Plan Committee
The week in government: Advisory on DPW (budget, capital plan, articles, 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: Advisory on DPW (budget, capital plan, articles, and more)
Public Safety Building December Update: 35% complete (?) and clearing up flag confusion
The latest monthly report is out on progress on the big Public Safety Building project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building December Update: 35% complete (?) and clearing up flag confusion
Town Meeting and budget update: Article sponsors urged to educate voters (Updated)
This week, the Board of Selectmen continued to prepare for Annual Town Meeting. They are far from done, but here’s an update on what they discussed. Read the full article → from Town Meeting and budget update: Article sponsors urged to educate voters (Updated)
Federal workers can get help from the Southborough Food Pantry
The Southborough Food Pantry asked me to share an announcement. Any Federal workers in our comunity who aren’t receiving checks due to the government shut down should make use of their services. Read the full article → from Federal workers can get help from the Southborough Food Pantry
Planning working on bylaw to make Southborough a “Tree City”
Southborough Wicked Local covered Planning’s efforts towards getting the Town designated “a Tree City USA”. Read the full article → from Planning working on bylaw to make Southborough a “Tree City”
Golf Course on schedule to reopen March 15th (if weather allows)
Last night, the Town Administrator updated the public on the status of projects at the Southborough Golf Club. Read the full article → from Golf Course on schedule to reopen March 15th (if weather allows)
Brush burning permits available through May 1 – New procedures for 2019
This year, the process for getting and using Open Air Burning permits has changed again. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available through May 1 – New procedures for 2019
BOS re-launches “Office Hours”: Swing by the Town House to speak with a selectman
The Town of Southborough announced that the Board of Selectmen will hold office hours in 2019. Read the full article → from BOS re-launches “Office Hours”: Swing by the Town House to speak with a selectman
BOS continues to struggle with FY20 Budget
Last Thursday, the Board of Selectmen dedicated four hours to hashing through the budget. The board approved most choices made by the Town’s Admin/Finance team. But they made a few changes and tabled four decisions to this Tuesday. Read the full article → from BOS continues to struggle with FY20 Budget