The Town issued and shared its official response to David Parry’s complaint of an Open Meeting Law violation. Read the full article → from Town issued response to claim of OML violation
Government
Officials debate whether Golf Course clubhouse costs can/should be covered by Public Safety Building budget
This week, the Public Safety Building Committee presented updated project costs to the Board of Selectmen. The Chair made clear that while there are cost overages “on paper” members are still striving to stay within their original budget presented to voters. He clarified that figure is $2 million below the “contingency” they included in the voter approved budget allowance.
During the discussion that followed, it became clear that some members disagreed with a decision not to include costs for a related project in their budget. At issue is relocation of the clubhouse for the adjacent St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from Officials debate whether Golf Course clubhouse costs can/should be covered by Public Safety Building budget
Why flags are at half staff: December 7, 2017
Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff in honor of the 76th anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 7, 2017
Recreation seeking support for $1M in field replacement and repairs this spring; another $3M in following years
The Recreation Commission is pursuing plans to rehab athletic fields and facilities. The commission is looking to fund over $4 million worth of field projects in the next few years. And they revealed an even bigger ask down the road.
But members and supporters are adamant that work is desperately needed. They pointed to fields in poor conditions that only get band aid fixes and limited access impeding youth sports. Read the full article → from Recreation seeking support for $1M in field replacement and repairs this spring; another $3M in following years
Chair defends warning letter to Parry; Town expected to issue official response soon
Last night, Southborough Wicked Local posted a story about David Parry’s complaint of an Open Meeting Law violation. It included two updates since my post yesterday afternoon. Read the full article → from Chair defends warning letter to Parry; Town expected to issue official response soon
Winter parking ban is in effect
The annual winter parking ban went into effect at the beginning of the month. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect
Parry accuses BOS Chair of OML violation in response to Kolenda’s letter warning Parry about alleged harassment of Town employees
In August, David Parry was sent a letter stating that his access to Town property would be restricted based on purported, repeated harassment of Town employees. The letter was written by Dan Kolenda, in his role as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Three months later, Parry responded with public accusations that Kolenda, and his board, violated the law. Read the full article → from Parry accuses BOS Chair of OML violation in response to Kolenda’s letter warning Parry about alleged harassment of Town employees
The week in government: Public Safety to update selectmen on building project costs
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 to update selectmen on building project costs
ZBA overturns violation notice against Stonebrook Village developer for working on holiday – next door
This fall, the Building Commissioner issued a courtesy violation notice to Absolut Realty Trust, a company run by developer William Depietri. Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard an appeal by Depietri to rule that the order was invalid. 4 of 5 members agreed with the developer and his attorney.
Some readers who have been following other ZBA matters will be interested to know that prior to arguments, member Leo Bartolini asserted that the state ethics office endorsed his right to preside on the case. Read the full article → from ZBA overturns violation notice against Stonebrook Village developer for working on holiday – next door
Southborough job listings: BOS Recording Secretary and Town Maintenance Technician
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: BOS Recording Secretary and Town Maintenance Technician
SWL: Golf Course deal will cost Town $450K more
Last week, the Board of Selectmen discussed the updated status of the Town’s deal with St. Mark’s School. The Purchase and Sale agreement had gone through some changes since the public voted to support it last spring. Read the full article → from SWL: Golf Course deal will cost Town $450K more
The week in government: Personnel on SAP, ZBA on developer appeal, and Golf Course on planning
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: Personnel on SAP, ZBA on developer appeal, and Golf Course on planning
Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
Working Together for a Better Downtown – November 30th workshop
The Economic Development Committee is inviting you to help them figure out what they should do “about downtown”. Read the full article → from Working Together for a Better Downtown – November 30th workshop