The “unofficial” primary results from the Town’s Clerk’s office show Southborough voters aligned with voters across the state – except where we had a personal connection. Read the full article → from Southborough’s 2018 Primary Results
Government
Don’t forget to vote! Here’s the primary info again (and a Southborough candidate message)
Today is primary day. Here are my reminders of the details, plus a message from a resident-candidate. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote! Here’s the primary info again (and a Southborough candidate message)
The week in government: BOS on Wednesday
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 Wednesday
East Main St mixed-use project: Mixed reception; questions about process; hearing continued to 19th
The main issue at the ZBA’s hearing on a mixed use project was whether proposed 2nd floor apartments are covered by zoning for hotels. Read the full article → from East Main St mixed-use project: Mixed reception; questions about process; hearing continued to 19th
Reminders on Tuesday’s Primary: Who can vote and who you can vote for
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 Reminders on Tuesday’s Primary: Who can vote and who you can vote for
Community Preservation Act applications due September 13th
If you are looking for Community Preservation Act funding for a project, apply soon. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Act applications due September 13th
Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
This is both a warning and reassurance about this year’s Transfer Station permits. Read the full article → from Reminder – get your new Transfer Station before September 15th
The week in government: ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, and more
Now that I’m back from vacation – here are the committee and board meetings for this week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, and more
Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website
The Southborough Trails Committee (STC) asked me to share some thank yous and some news. Most of it relates to the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. But it’s also worth noting that it’s now easier to find information of all of the Town’s trails. Read the full article → from Trails easier to enjoy: Eagle Scout enhancements on SRT include historic details; new parking map; and improved website
SWL: Developer to pitch 2½ story Mixed-Use project at 2 East Main to ZBA
The ZBA is being asked to decide if the long overgrown, vacant lot downtown can be the site of a mixed-use project now that owners have finally cleaned it up. Read the full article → from SWL: Developer to pitch 2½ story Mixed-Use project at 2 East Main to ZBA
Town: “Water Insurance” letters make false claims
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
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)