For the third time in the past four years, the Attorney General’s Office ruled that one or more selectmen violated the Open Meeting Law. Read the full article → from AG’s office rules that selectman violated Open Meeting Law in 2016
Government
The week in government: Planning Board on prelim subdivision plans for 25 Park St & 12 Pearl St; ConCom on state response to Golf Course CR
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 Board on prelim subdivision plans for 25 Park St & 12 Pearl St; ConCom on state response to Golf Course CR
Fayville Hall to go back out to bid
The Board of Selectmen aren’t accepting the $5K bid on historic Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall to go back out to bid
Vacancies to consider
If you have been considering doing more to serve our Town, here are some options to consider. Read the full article → from Vacancies to consider
Public Safety Building update – new monthly newsletter
The Public Safety Building Committee has launched a monthly newsletter. The communication is meant to update residents on the major construction project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building update – new monthly newsletter
Why flags are at half staff: July 17, 2018 (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today, July 17, 2018 until further notice, in honor of Officer Michael Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department who tragically died in the line of duty on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: July 17, 2018 (Updated)
Retiring Southborough Conservation agent honored at state level
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
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