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Planning Board to open MBTA Zoning hearings on new maps – July 22nd
Check out the new maps for potential high density housing zoning near the train station.
MBTA Communities Zoning may be back on track to be voted on at a Town Meeting this year, with two new areas chosen for the section of town near the Southborough train station Read the full article → from Planning Board to open MBTA Zoning hearings on new maps – July 22nd
SPD introduces new Co-Response Clinician
Today, the SPD introduced the new JDP Clinician who will be working part-time with officers to “to help people in mental health crisis get the assistance they need, and not direct them unnecessarily into the Criminal Justice System”. Read the full article → from SPD introduces new Co-Response Clinician
SCAC: Cultural Arts Community Survey & Call for Volunteers
Community Input Survey and info on supporting the arts by joining Southborough's council
Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is asking residents to complete a survey, stressing “your input is invaluable”. ( Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural Arts Community Survey & Call for Volunteers
Residents voice concern over speeding (Updated)
From January to March of 2024, the Southborough Police Department issued 1,022 speeding citations. Many residents are wondering if that is enough to protect the roadways. Read the full article → from Residents voice concern over speeding (Updated)
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Neary Building forum, ZBA hearing on 250 Turnpike 40B, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
News on the project status, estimated costs, an upcoming forum, and how to stay informed and ask questions.
I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
Select Board votes not to reappoint two longtime volunteers to SHOPC and CPC (Updated)
Who is "making it personal"? Claims and counter claims between Select Board Chair and CPC member. OSPC, Stewardship, and some members of SHOPC and CPC were reappointed.
On Tuesday night, the Select Board voted against two of the members of Town committees whose terms expire at the end of this month. They opposed reappointing Doriann Jasinski to the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) and Kristin LaVault to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
The unanimous vote against LaVault was made without first allowing public feedback. Read the full article → from Select Board votes not to reappoint two longtime volunteers to SHOPC and CPC (Updated)
Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
Join the Historical Commission for a "casual reception" at the Community House
Have you noticed the new signs for the “Southborough Center Historic District”? The Historical Commission is excited to announce the news and invite the public to a reception to celebrate and discuss potential future historic districts in town. Read the full article → from Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
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Regional School Committee, Planning Board, Select Board, Conservation Commission, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings
A petition is circulating online to “Demand Transparency, Accountability & Equity in NSBORO Schools”. It includes calling for the dismissal of the Neary School’s Principal and suspension of the NSBORO Superintendent “while an independent investigation is undertaken.” Read the full article → from Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings
Survey: When would you attend a Fall Town Meeting? (Or would you?)
Survey deadline this Thursday
The Town of Southborough is asking residents to weigh in on how the Town should schedule its Special Town Meeting this fall. Read the full article → from Survey: When would you attend a Fall Town Meeting? (Or would you?)
Select Board held up member reappointments to four committees — discussion on June 18 (Updated)
Hamilton opines members should resign if they "can't support" Select Board's positions. CPC, SHOPC, OSPC, and Stewardship are asked to come in to discuss goal alignments and other issues.
There are multiple issues that the Select Board wanted to discuss with each of the committees before making reappointments. But Hamilton made clear that his overriding concern was ensuring committees agree to follow the Select Board’s direction and positions. Read the full article → from Select Board held up member reappointments to four committees — discussion on June 18 (Updated)
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Southborough School Committee, ZBA on 120 Turnpike Road, Combined School Committees, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government