As part of a required infrastructure upgrade to the MBTA, the state will be working on the Commuter Rail line at nights. Work on the Worcester line is anticipated to start this week. The dates impacting our Town aren’t clear. Read the full article → from Night work along Commuter Rail Line to begin
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Why flags are at half staff: through May 22, 2018
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: through May 22, 2018
The week in government: Preparing for Tuesday’s 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: Preparing for Tuesday’s Special Town Meeting
Kallander Field: “Citizen” Article point of contention, Youth Soccer working with Fay but challenged by declining numbers, Answers to problems up the hill
This week, two selectmen let their displeasure be known about the Article to fund Kallander Field repairs. The focus was the mechanism for bringing $248,300 request to voters. Bypassing approval from the Board of Selectmen, the Recreation Commission Co-chair organized a Citizen’s Petition Article. Read the full article → from Kallander Field: “Citizen” Article point of contention, Youth Soccer working with Fay but challenged by declining numbers, Answers to problems up the hill
Planning Board to meet on Zoning Articles – Monday & Tuesday nights
The Planning Board was compelled to schedule a meeting on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles for Monday night. Read the full article → from Planning Board to meet on Zoning Articles – Monday & Tuesday nights
Turf’s up! 911 Field-work is done
The long awaited re-turfing of 911 field is done! Read the full article → from Turf’s up! 911 Field-work is done
STM Voters asked to open Annual Town Meetings on Saturday afternoons in March (Updated)
At next Wednesday night’s Special Town Meeting, voters will decide whether or not to change the schedule for Annual Town Meetings. Read the full article → from STM Voters asked to open Annual Town Meetings on Saturday afternoons in March (Updated)
Special Town Meeting Update: Public waits for Town to release legal opinion on zoning Articles; ZBA Chair asks residents not to pile on
Based on discussions at a hearing last night, tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting might have a big impact on how some votes are cast and whether any of the Citizen Petition Articles are amended. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Update: Public waits for Town to release legal opinion on zoning Articles; ZBA Chair asks residents not to pile on
Seeking babysitters for Town Meeting – May 22nd
Southborough Recreation is seeking babysitters for the Special Town Meeting next week. Read the full article → from Seeking babysitters for Town Meeting – May 22nd
Delayed Town projects: Updates on Main Street and Fayville Playground
There are a couple of big Town projects that aren’t keeping to the schedules I previously shared with readers. So, I reached out to Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan for some updates. Read the full article → from Delayed Town projects: Updates on Main Street and Fayville Playground
Why flags will be at half staff: May 15, 2018
Flags in Southborough and across the nation will be flying at half staff tomorrow, May 15th, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: May 15, 2018
The week in government: Hearings and meetings on Special Town Meeting Articles
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: Hearings and meetings on Special Town Meeting Articles
Parry will appeal Town’s OML complaint response
An update on a post from yesterday. Read the full article → from Parry will appeal Town’s OML complaint response
Town’s latest defense against an Open Meeting Law Complaint (Updated)
On March 14th, David Parry filed an additional complaint accusing the Board of Selectmen of violating Open Meeting Law. Town Counsel issued a response this week negating the charge. Read the full article → from Town’s latest defense against an Open Meeting Law Complaint (Updated)