The Board of Selectmen posted its agenda for Tuesday night. With two items that some readers care passionately about listed, I’m giving you an advance heads up. Read the full article → from BOS to discuss Tax Classification and Fayville Hall Disposition on Tuesday
Government
SCAC: Seeking public feedback on art priorities; grant applications from “anybody” due Oct 15
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. To do that, they need applications – and feedback from the community on the types of programs to support. Read the full article → from SCAC: Seeking public feedback on art priorities; grant applications from “anybody” due Oct 15
Library: Temporary Children’s space upstairs; downstairs to be closed for several weeks
Children can find some books and all of their regular programs upstairs at the Library this fall while repairs take place downstairs. Read the full article → from Library: Temporary Children’s space upstairs; downstairs to be closed for several weeks
The week in government: Advisory retreat, Combined school committees on Start Time (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: Advisory retreat, Combined school committees on Start Time (Updated)
Downtown mixed-use project to reapply for 2nd floor “hotel/motel” use despite zoning issues
A developer is seeking permission for a downtown building with ground floor businesses and upstairs residences. That plan is despite legal advice to the Town that zoning doesn’t allow it. Read the full article → from Downtown mixed-use project to reapply for 2nd floor “hotel/motel” use despite zoning issues
Town House closing at 11:15 am; Town Clerk until noon
If you need to replace the 2018 TS sticker, you can do it at the Clerk’s office today during their regular hours that end at noon. For all other Town House business, get there early. They’ll be closing up at 11:15 am. Read the full article → from Town House closing at 11:15 am; Town Clerk until noon
2 East Main mixed use project back at ZBA tonight
Sorry for making this last minute – but I’m reminding readers what an item on the Zoning Board of Appeal’s agenda this week means. Read the full article → from 2 East Main mixed use project back at ZBA tonight
What’s been happening on Chestnut Hill Road (temporary closure of throughway, permanent 2-way section)
With minutes from the related meeting newly posted, I’m catching myself and readers up on what I missed last April. Read the full article → from What’s been happening on Chestnut Hill Road (temporary closure of throughway, permanent 2-way section)
Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Selectmen are seeking volunteers to help them find a replacement for retiring Fire Chief Joe Mauro. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Selectmen to vote on Town Administrator’s 3-yr contract and salary tonight
Tonight, the Board of Selectmen is set to vote on the new three year contract for Town Administrator Mark Purple. Read the full article → from Selectmen to vote on Town Administrator’s 3-yr contract and salary tonight
The week in government: Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, ZBA, and more (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: Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, ZBA, and more (Updated)
Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to advise readers about another mailer that may be deceptive. This one comes in the form of a survey. Read the full article → from Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
ZBA posts 2014 minutes at AG’s order (Updated)
On August 29th, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved minutes dating back to 2014. The minutes include two meetings that weren’t captured on video by Southborough Access Media. Read the full article → from ZBA posts 2014 minutes at AG’s order (Updated)
State officials looking at Park Central access options
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