Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Massachusetts State Representative Peter Kocot (1st Hampshire District of Northampton, MA), who passed away. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: February 22, 2018 (Updated)
This week’s mild weather allowed contractors to spring into action and start rolling up the old turf at 9-11 field this week. Read the full article → from 9-11 Field turf replacement project in action
Yesterday, the board posted an agenda for a meeting tomorrow night – Thursday, February 22nd. On the agenda are a hearing on accepting Washington St and Coslin Way, and updates on the FY19 Budget and Town Warrant.
Also on the agenda is the name change for the St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from BOS on Thursday: Golf Course name change, Washington Street/Coslin Way, and updated Budget
This year delegates will be helping to approve candidates to run in the Gubernatorial primaries, among other positions. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats seeking delegates to help advance candidates to state primaries
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 Committee joint meetings with Golf Course Committee and BOS
The Historical Commission has deemed the property worth Preferential Preservation. But, I’m not sure if that can help preserve the property or just puts a nine month delay on demolition. Read the full article → from Demo Permit pulled for 135 Deerfoot; Preservation efforts beginning or is demo just delayed?
Readers pointed me to a discussion about potential solutions to Park Central road issues at a BOS meeting in 2016. It was seen as supporting rumors that Town officals have been floating the idea of building a road through a private owner’s land for longer than was acknowledged last week. Read the full article → from Town Admin responds to proof that potential road through L’Abri has been “going on long”
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff for two reasons this week. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: February 16 – 19, 2018
The Council on Aging is seeking support for renovations to the Southborough Senior Center. Town Meeting voters will be asked to fund $30,000 in engineering work. It would be phase 1 in plans to expand out the front of the center and improve facilities. Read the full article → from Senior Center renovation proposed to expand capacity for the growing population served
Recent not-in-public government meetings with the Park Central developer on a potential new project by the at the site has raised some suspicions and ire. Read the full article → from Resident raises concerns about closed door meetings on a new Park Central project
The Town committee charged with promoting and facilitating affordable housing has been unable to meet this winter. And that won’t change until they get at least one more volunteer. Read the full article → from SHOPC lacks quorum: Volunteer needed to help with housing opportunities – like the over 55 bylaw
The Board of Selectmen plan to vote on a new name for the St. Mark’s Golf Course at their February 27th meeting. Before that, the community is invited to send in their suggestions and thoughts. Read the full article → from Golf Course: Town seeking input on new name (Southborough Golf Club?) and moving ahead with funding articles
Last week, Southborough Cultural Arts Council held a reception for its 2018 grant recipients. They have also made more information available on the work being funded. Read the full article → from SCAC honors 2018 Grant recipients
Last week, the Board of Selectmen discussed and closed the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting. Consider it a heads up on items you may want to stay tuned for more information on. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Potential articles on Town Manager, Zoning bylaw changes, Golf Course and more