Mass Department of Transportation and other agencies are looking at options for “better egress” for the Park Central development. Read the full article → from State officials looking at Park Central access options
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Southborough Fire Chief retiring (as is the Recreation Director)
Two resident department heads in Southborough have announced upcoming retirements. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Chief retiring (as is the Recreation Director)
Sudbury Reservoir History Walk led by DCR Rangers – Saturday
DCR Rangers will lead a special historic tour of the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough this Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Sudbury Reservoir History Walk led by DCR Rangers – Saturday
Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2018
Today is National Day of Service and Remembrance of the attacks of September 11, 2001. As every year, flags in Southborough and across the country will fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset for the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2018
The week in government: A busy one
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: A busy one
Southborough’s 2018 Primary Results
The “unofficial” primary results from the Town’s Clerk’s office show Southborough voters aligned with voters across the state – except where we had a personal connection. Read the full article → from Southborough’s 2018 Primary Results
Don’t forget to vote! Here’s the primary info again (and a Southborough candidate message)
Today is primary day. Here are my reminders of the details, plus a message from a resident-candidate. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote! Here’s the primary info again (and a Southborough candidate message)
The week in government: BOS on Wednesday
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 Wednesday
East Main St mixed-use project: Mixed reception; questions about process; hearing continued to 19th
The main issue at the ZBA’s hearing on a mixed use project was whether proposed 2nd floor apartments are covered by zoning for hotels. Read the full article → from East Main St mixed-use project: Mixed reception; questions about process; hearing continued to 19th
Reminders on Tuesday’s Primary: Who can vote and who you can vote for
Tomorrow is the last day to change your party affiliation in time for the primaries. So, it’s a good time to look at what’s on each party’s ballot. Surprisingly, the two big ones each feature a current or former resident. Read the full article → from Reminders on Tuesday’s Primary: Who can vote and who you can vote for
Community Preservation Act applications due September 13th
If you are looking for Community Preservation Act funding for a project, apply soon. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Act applications due September 13th
Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
This is both a warning and reassurance about this year’s Transfer Station permits. Read the full article → from Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
The week in government: ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, and more
Now that I’m back from vacation – here are the committee and board meetings for this week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, and more
Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website
The Southborough Trails Committee (STC) asked me to share some thank yous and some news. Most of it relates to the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. But it’s also worth noting that it’s now easier to find information of all of the Town’s trails. Read the full article → from Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website