Earlier this week, I wrote that the Board of Selectmen would need to come up with a new plan. Apparently, I was wrong. Read the full article → from BOS overrules ConCom; will pursue co-holding Conservation Restriction with SVT
Tonight, the Board of Selectmen will convene about the Conservation Restriction on the St. Mark’s Golf Course. Based on a vote last Thursday, they will be adjusting their plans for how to proceed. Read the full article → from Selectmen to address golf course CR after Conservation Commission refuses to co-hold
In October, I shared that the state was collecting feedback on a major commuting hub in our area. A reader’s comment alerted me that to an element I missed at the time. It’s an opportunity for bicyclists to weigh in on a potential big change. Read the full article → from Weigh in on facilitating a bike trail through Southborough (Updated)
One of the candidates for Lt. Governor is a former hometown boy. He’ll be returning to town this week to talk to Town Democrats and potential voters. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Quentin Palfrey for Lt. Gov – February 1st
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: Selectmen on Golf Course CR and Advisory on school budgets
Last Thursday, the Board of Selectmen dealt with multiple issues related to the Town’s new property, St. Mark’s Golf Course. One of those items is the topic of another joint meeting this Thursday. Read the full article → from Golf Course: Town Meeting Article for expenses, continued CR holder dispute, and more
If you signed up to receive alerts from the Town website, you may have received a confusing notice from “The Town of Southborough”. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall: SYFS is moving out; Town is putting out an RFP for potential buyers
Southborough Cultural Arts Council has just announced this year’s grant awards. Read the full article → from SCAC: 2018 Cultural arts awards granted
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 Public Safety Building
Southborough Wicked Local ran a piece covering the Amazon announcement from a local perspective. Read the full article → from SWL: Region could still benefit from Amazon HQ2
A recent story about an old home that will be torn down prompted me to check in with the architects of the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Read the full article → from Historical Commission: Bylaws are helping to preserve and restore Southborough’s history and appearance
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is the explanation of why you should return a signed form and how easy it is to do it. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to return the Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Book Depository specialist, Business Admin, ASL interpreter and more
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from Selectmen on Thursday: Fayville Hall Disposition; Golf Course funding, naming, and CR; Main St easements; FY16 audit; and OML complaints