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 to update selectmen on building project costs
This fall, the Building Commissioner issued a courtesy violation notice to Absolut Realty Trust, a company run by developer William Depietri. Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard an appeal by Depietri to rule that the order was invalid. 4 of 5 members agreed with the developer and his attorney.
Some readers who have been following other ZBA matters will be interested to know that prior to arguments, member Leo Bartolini asserted that the state ethics office endorsed his right to preside on the case. Read the full article → from ZBA overturns violation notice against Stonebrook Village developer for working on holiday – next door
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: BOS Recording Secretary and Town Maintenance Technician
Last week, the Board of Selectmen discussed the updated status of the Town’s deal with St. Mark’s School. The Purchase and Sale agreement had gone through some changes since the public voted to support it last spring. Read the full article → from SWL: Golf Course deal will cost Town $450K 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: Personnel on SAP, ZBA on developer appeal, and Golf Course on planning
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
The Economic Development Committee is inviting you to help them figure out what they should do “about downtown”. Read the full article → from Working Together for a Better Downtown – November 30th workshop
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: Carl Guyer readressing tax rates
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 Personnel Bylaw changes, Recreation 5yr plan, and Golf Course P&S
The Recreation Commission is planning new outdoor track and field projects. The overall strategy is to focus on increasing and improving fields, lighting, and maintenance within the Town’s current “footprint” for recreation. Read the full article → from Recreation looking ahead at new fields and renovations
Last week, Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan updated selectmen and residents on plans for handling safety issues on Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Flagg Road safety: Lopsided yellow line, new feedback signs, and resident-suggested one-ways
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of the passing of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: through Thursday, November 16, 2017
Last Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen opted not to act on the Town’s Right of First Refusal for a Chapter 61A property on Deerfoot Road. The board voted 3-2 to reject bringing an article to Special Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from In split vote, Selectmen reject asking voters about Right of First Refusal on 135 Deerfoot
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 site plan in front of Planning Board tonight