Town Meeting is months away, but Town officials are already busy working on the budget for Fiscal Year 2019. Last week, Selectmen heard Police Chief Ken Paulhus’ request for $80,000 to hire a new officer. Read the full article → from SWL: Police Chief pushes for staff increase
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Golf Course: Discord over control of Conservation Restriction; pursuing a potential name change
According to Southborough Wicked Local, Town Counsel will pursue a Conservation Restriction for the St. Mark’s Golf Course co-held between a Town committee and outside non-profit. The decision was over objections of some concerned residents and the ad-hoc committee appointed to work on the CR.
Later in the same Tuesday night meeting, the board discussed starting a process to rename the course. Read the full article → from Golf Course: Discord over control of Conservation Restriction; pursuing a potential name change
Town seeking input from Middle Schoolers
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking for help from Middle School aged residents. Their goal is to get advice on how to better serve that age group. Read the full article → from Town seeking input from Middle Schoolers
SWL: 911 field will be resurfaced
It looks like the work to re-turf 911 field will finally begin this year. But, it’s going to cost more than previously expected. Read the full article → from SWL: 911 field will be resurfaced
The week in government: Selectmen on Golf Course Conservation Restriction
A list of board and committee meetings for the first week of the new year, along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Selectmen on Golf Course Conservation Restriction
“St. Mark’s Golf Course” is officially Town owned property
Just in time to consider it a Christmas gift, Town officials executed the land deal for St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from “St. Mark’s Golf Course” is officially Town owned property
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
Your energy supplier will be changing soon – unless you opt out of the stable price plan (Updated – again)
Last spring, Town Meeting voters gave the Town permission to pursue a Municipal Aggregation plan for electricity. A flat rate contract was secured this fall, and goes into effect this winter. It was adopted to provide savings to most residents/property owners in Southborough. Read the full article → from Your energy supplier will be changing soon – unless you opt out of the stable price plan (Updated – again)
The week in government: Golf Course CR and land exchange closing, preliminary Town budget review, and school calendar
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: Golf Course CR and land exchange closing, preliminary Town budget review, and school calendar
Selectmen encourage looking at tightening local control for placements of 5G antennas
Selectmen reacted to a presentation raising potential for large 5G antennaes to be placed around Southborough with little control by Town officials. Read the full article → from Selectmen encourage looking at tightening local control for placements of 5G antennas
Update on Main Street Historic District project
The Historical Commission has asked me to share an update. The main gist is that there has been movement on pursuing the Main Street Historic District. Read the full article → from Update on Main Street Historic District project
EDC roundtable findings: Possibility of “investing” in downtown lot; investigating re-zoning and treatment plant options (Updated)
On November 30th, the Economic Development Committee held a workshop inviting residents to join roundtable discussions on issues around revitalizing downtown. They are now sharing some of their takeaways.
One that may garner the most attention is the possibility of the Town purchasing land. Read the full article → from EDC roundtable findings: Possibility of “investing” in downtown lot; investigating re-zoning and treatment plant options (Updated)
The week in government: Historical hearing on a demolition, Golf Course CR open forum, Planning on Safety Building, and School Committee on MCAS
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 hearing on a demolition, Golf Course CR open forum, Planning on Safety Building, and School Committee on MCAS
Learn about the Golf Course Conservation Restriction & weigh in – Monday night
The committee charged with helping to protect the land at St. Mark’s Golf Course is holding an open forum on Monday night. Read the full article → from Learn about the Golf Course Conservation Restriction & weigh in – Monday night