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, Board of Selectmen and Combined and Regional School Committees
A new yellow line down the center of Flagg Road blindsided residents and prompted some angry comments on the blog. Public Works explains the surprise move and upcoming measures to improve safety on the road. Read the full article → from Yellow line on Flagg: Resident reaction and DPW response (driver feedback signs coming this fall)
According to, Town Administrator Mark Purple an ethics complaint filed against former Selectman John Rooney has been denied. Read the full article → from Attorney General denies complaint against Rooney
Two Chapter 61 parcels on Deerfoot Road are set to be sold. Selectmen will discuss rights and timeline to consider matching the $1.9 million price. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss chapter 61A parcel for sale (27.8 acres at south end of Deerfoot)
Tomorrow marks the last day that most residents can buy this year’s Transfer Station permits without an extra fee. And to accommodate last minute shoppers, the Town Clerk’s office is staying open until 5:00 pm today.
And, another year means another “sticking point”. Learn about this year’s sticker controversy. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
Two committees revamped under articles approved by Town Meeting voters are good to go. Now they just need members. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (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: Historical, Library Trustees, Personnel Board, School Committee, and Conservation Commission
Today is Patriots Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance of the attacks of September 11, 2001. As every year, flags in Southborough and across the country will fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset for the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2017
Southborough Police are looking to ensure that residents with firearms are properly informed on how to safely keep and handle them. Read the full article → from Southborough Police holding free Home Firearms Safety Class – register now
It’s looking likely that Special Election voters will get to make a choice this fall. As of this morning, one resident has filed his candidacy for the Board of Selectmen, and two others have pulled papers to join the race. Read the full article → from Special Election update: Stivers, Jasinski, and Parry eye Board of Selectmen
Last night, selectmen heard a proposal to convert the north section of Chestnut Hill to a two-way street. The only official decision was support for holding a future public hearing to decide. Read the full article → from Selectmen greenlight a public hearing on Chestnut Hill Road changes
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 Chestnut Hill Road; Golf Course on RFP for management
The DPW has a lot of road projects in the works. I have so many updates to share that it’s likely at least one project effects you. Read the full article → from Public Works busy on roads: Chestnut Hill (2 way), Davis & Cordaville projects, Deerfoot issues, and Main Street