The Town has published the official Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Here’s a quick overview of what’s up for a vote. Read the full article → from Town Meeting 2018: Summarizing the Warrant
Town Meeting 2018: Summarizing the Warrant
Government
Algonquin’s Walkout: Silence, pledge, speeches, visiting senator, and more
This morning, Algonquin students participated in the National Walkout protest. But this wasn’t a storm out. Organizers used social media to share an organized plan for the mostly-silent event. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s Walkout: Silence, pledge, speeches, visiting senator, and more
Town election needs more candidates – pull papers by Friday
To date, not only are we lacking in any “races” for the May 8th election, we don’t have enough candidates to fill all of the seats. There are only two more days to change that. Read the full article → from Town election needs more candidates – pull papers by Friday
Learn about Recreation’s field (and track) projects – March 26
In April, Recreation will ask Southborough voters to fund over $1M for projects. In two weeks, the Commission will hold a forum to explain their plans and answer questions. Read the full article → from Learn about Recreation’s field (and track) projects – March 26
Annual Town Meeting Update: Voters will be asked to approve 3.82% to 4.5% tax increase (Updated)
According to the Town Treasurer, Articles Southborough voters will be asked to support could trigger up to a 4.5% increase in taxes. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Voters will be asked to approve 3.82% to 4.5% tax increase (Updated)
The week in government: Planning hearing on revising Site Plan appeal bylaw, Advisory on Articles, and School Committee on Safe Readiness (Updated)
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 hearing on revising Site Plan appeal bylaw, Advisory on Articles, and School Committee on Safe Readiness (Updated)
Snow Day: March 8,2018 (Updated)
There’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. And a whole lot of people are without power this morning. Read the full article → from Snow Day: March 8,2018 (Updated)
SWL: Main St businesses concerned about impact of Reconstruction
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
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”