On Thursday night, selectmen will discuss (and likely vote on) Transfer Station rules and regs for to be implemented this summer. Included in the draft is a fee increase they conceptually approved earlier this spring. It also includes a safety net suggested by another board to offset the burden for residents in need. Read the full article → from BOS on Transfer Station rules and fees – Thursday
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: ZBA on board officers; Historical on ethics charge; Combined & Regional school committees; ConCom on Stonebrook Village, and BOS on ZBA appt and Transfer Station rules (Updated)
As I posted last week, the Board of Selectmen opted not to renew Historical Commission member Michael Weishan’s term past the expiration of his term (at the end of this month). That story was missing a lot of details, so I’m following up. Read the full article → from Missing details on the Weishan “hornets nest” (Updated – Again)
A bid on the historic community hall may result in preservation, but don’t celebrate yet. The bid is contingent on many conditions. Read the full article → from Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (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: Public Works on Deerfoot & Flagg intersection, last K-8 School Committee of year, and Rec on Capital Planning and Field policy
For years, Michael Weishan has been one of Southborough’s most ardent public advocates for historical preservation. That passion, combined with his determination to “call a spade a spade”, put him at odds with the Board of Selectmen. Last night, they voted not renew his term on the Historical Commission despite the Commission’s request they do so. Read the full article → from BOS refuses to reappoint Michael Weishan to Historical Commission (Updated-again)
I have news to share from and about the Southborough Police Department. In contrast to last week, most of it is feel-good. Read the full article → from Southborough Police Roundup: Patrolman saves life, seeking new Officer, Seniors ask to show support, and latest logs
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Response to “slandering” of “unruly citizens” at Special Town Meeting
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 Update: BOS meeting on Thurs and Fri
Mosquito spraying season is beginning. So, I’ve been asked to again remind people about their rights for opting out. Read the full article → from Opting out of pesticide sprayings
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 tonight
“Deforestation” of the southside tracks. Read the full article → from Commuter Rail work include clearing trees along Southborough tracks
Today, the MBTA shared their latest news on work being done along the Commuter Rail line in Southborough. Unfortunately for those of you who live near the Commuter Rail line it sounds like it’s going to be a noisy weekend. Read the full article → from MBTA rock drilling this weekend along the tracks
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Distraught over conduct at Town Meeting