Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff for two reasons this week. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: February 16 – 19, 2018
Why flags are at half staff: February 16 – 19, 2018
Government
Senior Center renovation proposed to expand capacity for the growing population served
The Council on Aging is seeking support for renovations to the Southborough Senior Center. Town Meeting voters will be asked to fund $30,000 in engineering work. It would be phase 1 in plans to expand out the front of the center and improve facilities. Read the full article → from Senior Center renovation proposed to expand capacity for the growing population served
Resident raises concerns about closed door meetings on a new Park Central project
Recent not-in-public government meetings with the Park Central developer on a potential new project by the at the site has raised some suspicions and ire. Read the full article → from Resident raises concerns about closed door meetings on a new Park Central project
SHOPC lacks quorum: Volunteer needed to help with housing opportunities – like the over 55 bylaw
The Town committee charged with promoting and facilitating affordable housing has been unable to meet this winter. And that won’t change until they get at least one more volunteer. Read the full article → from SHOPC lacks quorum: Volunteer needed to help with housing opportunities – like the over 55 bylaw
Golf Course: Town seeking input on new name (Southborough Golf Club?) and moving ahead with funding articles
The Board of Selectmen plan to vote on a new name for the St. Mark’s Golf Course at their February 27th meeting. Before that, the community is invited to send in their suggestions and thoughts. Read the full article → from Golf Course: Town seeking input on new name (Southborough Golf Club?) and moving ahead with funding articles
SCAC honors 2018 Grant recipients
Last week, Southborough Cultural Arts Council held a reception for its 2018 grant recipients. They have also made more information available on the work being funded. Read the full article → from SCAC honors 2018 Grant recipients
Town Meeting: Potential articles on Town Manager, Zoning bylaw changes, Golf Course and more
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
The week in government: Hearing on demo permit for 135 Deerfoot Rd, Advisory on budgets, Conservation on Golf Course CR
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
Town Budget may trigger Transfer Station fee changes/hikes
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
The week in government: Planning discussions and Selectmen on budget and ATM warrant
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
BOS overrules ConCom; will pursue co-holding Conservation Restriction with SVT
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
Selectmen to address golf course CR after Conservation Commission refuses to co-hold
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
Weigh in on facilitating a bike trail through Southborough (Updated)
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)
Meet the candidate: Quentin Palfrey for Lt. Gov – February 1st
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