Last week, the Economic Development Committee and Planning Board came to a tentative consensus on rewriting zoning to “revitalize” the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Planning and EDC reach apparent compromise on plan to revise mixed-use zoning for Downtown Business Village
Government
Transfer Station: Selectmen asked to eliminate Recycling only permits and look at gradual shift to fully tax funded model
Changes in the industry have made recycling materials more expensive than trashing them. Given that reality, the Board of Selectmen is being asked to eliminate the option for residents to purchase Recycling Only permits for the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Selectmen asked to eliminate Recycling only permits and look at gradual shift to fully tax funded model
The week in government: BOS on bonding of public safety building debt and Transfer Station rules & regs
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 bonding of public safety building debt and Transfer Station rules & regs
Main Street Reconstruction Update: Starting work on water main and Town Common
The Town issued another update on the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Here’s the latest on work taking place this week. Read the full article → from Main Street Reconstruction Update: Starting work on water main and Town Common
Candidate’s Night: Video and local media highlights
Last Thursday, the four men running for the Board of Selectmen addressed voters at the Southborough Library’s Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Night: Video and local media highlights
Vacancies on Conservation and Historical commissions and more
If you have been considering doing more to serve our Town, here are some options to consider. Read the full article → from Vacancies on Conservation and Historical commissions and more
Temporary resolution on non-compliant crossing at the Crossings
Planning Board members purport that barriers that were placed to prevent parking lot crossings didn’t do their job this spring. According to last night’s update, barriers will be moved to block the driveway – if they haven’t already been. Read the full article → from Temporary resolution on non-compliant crossing at the Crossings
The week in government: Variance for Public Safety Building sign; Public Works Planning Board on Transfer Station rules/regs and future plans
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: Variance for Public Safety Building sign; Public Works Planning Board on Transfer Station rules/regs and future plans
Candidate’s Night is Thursday: Q&A for contested selectmen’s seats
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is this Thursday, May 2nd. With two important seats up for grab, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Night is Thursday: Q&A for contested selectmen’s seats
Reminder: Hydrant flushing this week
As I previously warned you, this week (April 29 – May 3) is the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. Read the full article → from Reminder: Hydrant flushing this week
Celebrating Arbor Day: 1st annual Tree Planting Ceremony on Friday and new Tree Planting Program (Updated)
The Town is encouraging residents to celebrate a love for trees by attending their Friday ceremony and/or supporting efforts to plant more trees along public ways. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day: 1st annual Tree Planting Ceremony on Friday and new Tree Planting Program (Updated)
Wicked Local: BOS Revokes Right Way Auto Sales license
Local media covered the hearing and police update. Read the full article → from Wicked Local: BOS Revokes Right Way Auto Sales license
Main Street: Parkerville Rd tree clearing next to Burnett House takes some residents by surprise
Following up on complaints about tree clearing on the Main Street end of Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from Main Street: Parkerville Rd tree clearing next to Burnett House takes some residents by surprise
Southborough job listings: Recreation Director
There’s a new job listing to share, and it’s a significant one for our Town. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Recreation Director