Southborough’s Conservation Agent is retiring this month. Apparently, it’s not just our Town that will be missing her contributions when she relocates to the Big Apple. Read the full article → from Retiring Southborough Conservation agent honored at state level
Government
The week in government: Recreation capital planning, BOS on AG decision and Fayville Hall Bid
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: Recreation capital planning, BOS on AG decision and Fayville Hall Bid
Southborough seeking names for All Wars Memorial
Southborough’s “All Wars Memorial” doesn’t include all of the names of veterans who have earned the honor. That’s something the Town is seeking to change. Read the full article → from Southborough seeking names for All Wars Memorial
Restoration work about to begin at the Old Burial Ground
A restoration project approved by Town Meeting voters will begin next week. Read the full article → from Restoration work about to begin at the Old Burial Ground
The week in government: Planning on 85 Middle Rd ANR and Fayville Hall bids; ZBA on 10 Turpike Rd; ConCom on 84 Main St
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 on 85 Middle Rd ANR and Fayville Hall bids; ZBA on 10 Turpike Rd; ConCom on 84 Main St
School and playground works projects this summer
At the June School Committee meeting, the Superintendent gave an update on summer projects. I followed up to get some more details, plus updates on Town playground projects. Read the full article → from School and playground works projects this summer
Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)
Seniors can drive around to the back of the Senior Center in July to get their new Transfer Station stickers applied. The rest of us can head to the Town House or buy them online/through the mail. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)
Moderator announces new appointments – big changes to Advisory
Last week, Moderator Paul Cimino announced three new appointments to the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from Moderator announces new appointments – big changes to Advisory
Trash pickup: Share the good, the bad, and the ugly
Some of you may be making a decision whether to buy a new Transfer Station permit before yours expires in mid-September, or to hook up with someone to haul your garbage away. So, it seems like a good idea to offer current and potential customers a dedicated forum. Read the full article → from Trash pickup: Share the good, the bad, and the ugly
Why flags are at half staff: July 3, 2018
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff until sunset today, July 3, 2018, in honor of the victims of the shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: July 3, 2018
The week in government: SHOPC on Fayville Hall
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: SHOPC on Fayville Hall
Town Meeting Citizen Petition would ask selectmen to create a Recreation Resources Committee
Residents Jack and Louise Barron are spearheading a new Citizen’s Petition for the next ATM. Following up on recent requests by the Recreation Commission, the couple is asking the Town to research resources for recreational use. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Citizen Petition would ask selectmen to create a Recreation Resources Committee
The week in government: Assessors, Board of Health, SHOPC, and EDC
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: Assessors, Board of Health, SHOPC, and EDC
Southborough MBTA commuters to see 50% hike in parking
It’s about to get more expensive to commute by rail from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough MBTA commuters to see 50% hike in parking