Public Worksasked me to alert residents that a letter sent to some residents is making an inaccurate claim. Read the full article → from Town: “Water Insurance” letters make false claims
Government
Letter: Harold E. Fay Memorial Field
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: Harold E. Fay Memorial Field
SWL: Rte 9 work to avoid biggest impacts
Southborough Wicked Local dug up more details on the upcoming Route 9 project I posted about yesterday. Read the full article → from SWL: Rte 9 work to avoid biggest impacts
Update on highway improvements: Land conveyed, Rte 9 work to begin, and status of 495/90 project (Updated)

A road resurfacing and improvement project will cover the 1.47 mile stretch of Route 9 from the Framingham line to just West of White Bagley Road/Breakneck Hill Road. Read the full article → from Update on highway improvements: Land conveyed, Rte 9 work to begin, and status of 495/90 project (Updated)
State Primary: Who can vote, Changing parties, Who’s up for vote, and residents on the ballots

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 State Primary: Who can vote, Changing parties, Who’s up for vote, and residents on the ballots
Public Safety Complex – July Progress Report

The committee overseeing construction of the new Southborough Public Safety Complex have shared the second issue of monthly progress reports on the project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Complex – July Progress Report
The week in government: Rec on Capital Planning; Public Safety Building update to BOS; revised charge for Main St Working Group

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: Rec on Capital Planning; Public Safety Building update to BOS; revised charge for Main St Working Group
Community Preservation Committee holding public information hearing – Thursday

The Community Preservation Committee is reevaluating the Town’s preservation needs. This week, you have an opportunity to weigh in, or just learn more. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Committee holding public information hearing – Thursday
The week in government: Public Safety Building, Planning Board, and public forums by Stewardship and Community Preservation

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 Safety Building, Planning Board, and public forums by Stewardship and Community Preservation
Medical Marijuana dispensary is open in town

The controversial medical marijuana dispensary at 255 Turnpike Drive is open for business. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana dispensary is open in town
The week in government: Planning Board, Advisory and Conservation

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, Advisory and Conservation
AG’s office rules that selectman violated Open Meeting Law in 2016
For the third time in the past four years, the Attorney General’s Office ruled that one or more selectmen violated the Open Meeting Law. Read the full article → from AG’s office rules that selectman violated Open Meeting Law in 2016
The week in government: Planning Board on prelim subdivision plans for 25 Park St & 12 Pearl St; ConCom on state response to Golf Course CR

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 on prelim subdivision plans for 25 Park St & 12 Pearl St; ConCom on state response to Golf Course CR
Fayville Hall to go back out to bid

The Board of Selectmen aren’t accepting the $5K bid on historic Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall to go back out to bid