Exactly three weeks after getting the big MBTA Communities overlay zoning bylaw passed, the Planning Board discussed their plans for taking on two new sets of zoning changes. Read the full article → from Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Government
Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
In a bit of Deja Vu, Town officials' initial tax forecasts didn't foresee the shift in Residential vs Commercial real estate value assessments.
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
The week in government
21 Highland Future Use Committee, ZBA hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd (building height and peer review), and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Neary Investigation Audit update
Auditors reported out mostly high marks, for the administration and School Committee's "extraordinary" response to racial incidents, but prompted more questions from some parents.
Last week, the Southborough School Committee held a special meeting for a presentation by the consultant hired to “audit” the school’s investigation of racially charged incidents in a Neary classroom last year. Read the full article → from Neary Investigation Audit update
Proposed 40B project at 352 Turnpike Rd
The town is submitting comment letters (by Oct 24) on the latest proposal from Ferris Development
Ferris Development’s two Southborough 40B projects are still in the permitting pipeline. But they aren’t holding back on kicking off the process for a third one. The developer has applied to MassHousing for eligibility to pursue a six floor residential building at 352 Turnpike Road. Read the full article → from Proposed 40B project at 352 Turnpike Rd
Letter: Southborough at the Crossroads
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough at the Crossroads
Election FAQs
The Town Clerk asked me to share his FAQs/Important Election Information. Read the full article → from Election FAQs
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board on proposed ADU bylaw, zoning amendments, and 2 East Main St office building; Select Board on Tax Classification, Development at the MBTA Station, and Public Safety Staffing; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Breakneck Hill Farm trail restrictions due to farm dump cleanup work
Now that Town Meeting approved the additional funding needed, the temporarily paused hazardous waste cleanup is resuming.
Access to Southborough’s largest Town-owned conservation parcel is partially closed while cleanup work is underway. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Farm trail restrictions due to farm dump cleanup work
Save the Dates for Spring Town Meetings
Last week, the Select Board voted on the dates for two meetings this spring — an Annual Town Meeting in April and the Special Town Meeting on the Neary School building project in May. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Spring Town Meetings
Voting in Southborough starts Saturday (Updated)
This weekend, early voting opens in the Town House. And voters are already starting to send in their Vote By Mail ballots. So, it’s time to update readers on the details, and what’s on our ballots in Southborough — which includes 5 petition questions this year. Read the full article → from Voting in Southborough starts Saturday (Updated)
CSX Central Street Crossing to reopen tonight
This week, CSX’s contractor finally conducted needed reconstruction of the Central Street railroad crossing. Read the full article → from CSX Central Street Crossing to reopen tonight
Reminder: Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu this morning & ARHS Drive Thru on Saturday
The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ today. (Registration is required – but as of writing this post, there were still available time slots.) And this Saturday, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu this morning & ARHS Drive Thru on Saturday
Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday
This week, the Southborough School Committee will hold a meeting to follow up on a promise made at the end of last school year. Its agenda is one item — a presentation by independent auditors. Read the full article → from Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday