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
Government
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
Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring another talk about important pollinators in Southborough. Read the full article → from Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
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)