Last night, owners of businesses downtown publicly worried that the Main St Reconstruction project will turn away customers. They also shared their desire for zoning changes to revitalize the district. Read the full article → from SWL: Main St businesses concerned about impact of Reconstruction
Government
The week in government: EDC Downtown Business Meeting tonight; finalizing Town Meeting Warrant tomorrow
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: EDC Downtown Business Meeting tonight; finalizing Town Meeting Warrant tomorrow
Why flags are at half staff: March 2, 2018
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in the honor of two men who passed away on February 21, 2018: US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen A. Sprague and Reverend Billy Graham. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: March 2, 2018
Pull papers for Town Election by March 16th (Updated)
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have just over two more weeks to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Pull papers for Town Election by March 16th (Updated)
Town seeks to amend zoning process for Site Plan appeals to bypass ZBA – hearing on March 12
Town Meeting voters will be asked to amend Southborough’s “unusual” Town Code for appeals to the Planning Board’s Site Plan Review actions. Read the full article → from Town seeks to amend zoning process for Site Plan appeals to bypass ZBA – hearing on March 12
Public Safety Building: Correction – cruiser canopy isn’t a Town Meeting vote
Public Safety Building Chair Jason Malinowski reached out to me about a story I ran earlier this week. He corrected some details I got wrong from his update to selectmen made last week. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building: Correction – cruiser canopy isn’t a Town Meeting vote
SWL: “Southborough Golf Club” to replace “St. Mark’s Golf Club”
I don’t know how long it will take for the change to register with residents, players, and map apps, but our Town’s golf course has a new name. Read the full article → from SWL: “Southborough Golf Club” to replace “St. Mark’s Golf Club”
Transfer Station fees: Small change this year, deeper look for next year (Updated)
Town officials scrapped big changes to the Town’s trash disposal program this year. Instead, some users will see a $50 increase in Transfer Station sticker prices for this fall. And selectmen will task the Public Works Planning Board with another swing at a possible overhaul to funding for the following year. Read the full article → from Transfer Station fees: Small change this year, deeper look for next year (Updated)
Public Safety Building: project bids due before Town Meeting; RFP being issued for solar canopies (Updated)
RFPs will be issued this week for Southborough Public Safet Building project. In hopes of cutting over $300K from the Public Safety Building project, the Town will also soon issue an RFP for solar canopy carports. Selectmen approved pursuing the option after last week’s update from the PSB Committee. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building: project bids due before Town Meeting; RFP being issued for solar canopies (Updated)
The week in government: ZBA on variances for Northborough Rd project and 2nd ext. for Over 55 housing at Southville & Parkerville
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: ZBA on variances for Northborough Rd project and 2nd ext. for Over 55 housing at Southville & Parkerville
40B window is open – SHOPC volunteer(s) needed to help with proactive affordability plan
The Town is again vulnerable to unwelcome development projects under 40B laws according to SHOPC’s Vice Chair. Read the full article → from 40B window is open – SHOPC volunteer(s) needed to help with proactive affordability plan
Why flags are at half staff: February 22, 2018 (Updated)
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)
9-11 Field turf replacement project in action
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
BOS on Thursday: Golf Course name change, Washington Street/Coslin Way, and updated Budget
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