Results from the Downtown Survey are back. But, I can’t tell you what they were – at least, not yet. A meeting to present the findings is scheduled for this Monday. Read the full article → from Find out results of Downtown Survey – Monday (Data to help pave roadmap for downtown Main St)
Assabet students looking to “Do. More.” in the high school program and adults seeking to learn Advanced Manufacturing skills in the evening are getting a boost through a state grant. Read the full article → from Assabet benefits from state Skills Capital Grants for voc programs: Aid for Advanced Manufacturing
The Town is seeking more committee volunteers. Members won’t be expected to do “heavy lifting”, but there is a 3-4 year commitment. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for Cable Committee
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 on 28 Boston Rd and Public Safety traffic study; Selectmen on committee appointments (including ZBA alternate) and tax classification (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in honor of another soldier from a past war whose remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 15, 2017
“Candidates’ Night” is usually held in the spring. But with a special election coming up on November 7th, the Library Trustees are hosting a second event this fall.
(Reminder, to vote in that election, you must be registered by October 18th.) Read the full article → from Special Election Candidates Night – November 1 (Register by Wednesday to vote)
New replacement Transfer Station permit stickers are in. So, if you haven’t already, it’s time to post your permit proof to your vehicles. But check twice before scraping off the old one. Read the full article → from Did you get your new Transfer Station Permit? Stick it on by 10/15 (or stick with the bigger one)
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
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 8, 2017
The Zoning Board of Appeals has had a vacancy in the alternate position since July. On Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen interviewed the sole applicant for the spot. Now they are reaching out to seek additional volunteers. Read the full article → from Seeking ZBA Alternate: Apply by 10/11; Interviews and BOS vote on 10/17
If you haven’t been following the story, the Town is considering holding a Special Town Meeting at the end of November. That would allow voters to act or not on the Town’s option to match a $1.9 Million offer for the land, also the site of a historic home and barn. Read the full article → from Deerfoot Road parcel: Town may purchase land, preserve historic buildings, and/or restrict development (Would passing on first refusal mean a long term tax increase?)
The state is seeking public comment on needed improvements for the Route 495 and MassPike Interchange. The Mass Department of Transportation is reaching out to Southborough because of our proximity. As stated on the MassDOT website dedicated to the issue, traffic congestion at I-495/I-90 impacts the interchange of Route 9/495. Read the full article → from Comment on the 495/90 interchange project (and other points impacted by the junction)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset on October 6th in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 2-6, 2017
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 Right of first refusal for 135 Deerfoot and ZBA alternate interview