To finance upcoming capital projects, the Town is issuing $10,585,000 in bonds. Read the full article → from Town issues Bond: Financing for $10.5M in projects will save $207K in interest thanks to AAA rating
In 2016, a group of residents sought to have Leo Bartolini removed from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Some also supported a filing with the State Ethics Commission accusing the official of wrongdoing. Now, the still-standing ZBA member is asking for the Town to reimburse him for over $12K in related legal fees. Read the full article → from ZBA’s Bartolini seeking reimbursement of Legal defense fees; BOS discuss/vote on Tues (Updated)
For women concerned about how to get the needed marriage certificate for “Real ID” license renewals, here’s some helpful info. Read the full article → from Dealing with new license renewal requirements – request your marriage certificate
The Economic Development Committee came out with its updated Business, Non-profit & Community Guide this month. Read the full article → from EDC publishes new Guide to Southborough
Last night, the Recreation Commission voted to ask Selectmen to bring back their $267,400 Kallander Field project. Read the full article → from Recreation Update: Kallander Field at Special Town Meeting? (plus skate park survey results)
The Town Election is two weeks from today. That means, the Southborough Library will be holding its annual Candidate’s Night next week. Read the full article → from Candidates Night – May 2nd
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff again. This time, it’s in honor of Massachusetts State Representative James Miceli. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 23, 2018 (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: Recreation on Skate Park, Kallander Field, and Special Town Meeting prep; BOS on Article language
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing this coming week (Check taps and the schedule before you wash a load!)
As I previewed earlier this month, construction bids for the new Public Safety Building came in lower than the Town’s most recent estimates. That puts the Town on track for delivering on intentions shared with voters last year. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building – Construction bid on track for lower costs
Based on two filed Citizen Petitions, a Special Town Meeting has been called for next month. For any other residents looking to get items on the Warrant the time to act is now. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: May 22nd, 3 planned Articles, Warrant unfinalized (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 17 – 21, 2018
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 Public Safety Building contracts and proposed changes to Chestnut Hill Rd
Southborough Recreation is reevaluating the “skate park” at Finn School. Before they determine a course, they are seeking public feedback. Read the full article → from Town seeks feedback on Skate Park – Fix or return to tennis courts?