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
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: Hearing on demo permit for 135 Deerfoot Rd, Advisory on budgets, Conservation on Golf Course CR
As one way of keeping the Town’s tax increase down, the Treasurer is recommending hiking overall fees collected for Transfer Station use. That may include new fees for seniors, but whose fees would increase by how much is undetermined. Read the full article → from Town Budget may trigger Transfer Station fee changes/hikes
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 discussions and Selectmen on budget and ATM warrant
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