This week, the Zoning Board of Appeals ruled on appeals by the Park Central developer. The board rejected the developer’s claim that the project was “constructively approved”. But they also ruled against the Planning Board by reversing its decision. Read the full article → from ZBA on Park Central appeal: Approval denied, Planning ruling reversed, Site Plan Review goes back to Planning
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Memorial Day observances next weekend: Flag placement Friday, parade Monday
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances next weekend: Flag placement Friday, parade Monday
Town pushing comment policy on boards not appointed by them; Questions raised (Updated)
This week, the Board of Selectmen adopted a Comment Policy. The policy seemed less about adopting new rules and more about clarifying their code of conduct for the public. Read the full article → from Town pushing comment policy on boards not appointed by them; Questions raised (Updated)
Public Safety Building Committee: Town seeking members with construction experience, apply by May 26; Questions on role of golf course
The Board of Selectmen are seeking recruits for a new committee to oversee the approved Public Safety Building. And they are asking for residents with “construction industry experience” to consider signing up. [That doesn’t meant that residents without experience are disqualified.] Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Committee: Town seeking members with construction experience, apply by May 26; Questions on role of golf course
Opting out of pesticide sprayings
For years now, when mosquitos start flying, many residents worry about a lot more than itchy bug bites. Meanwhile, there have been increasing concerns among some community members (like a reader who contacted me) about pesticide use and impacts. Read the full article → from Opting out of pesticide sprayings
The week in government: Planning hearings, Public Safety Building Committee appointments, and Park Central appeals
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 hearings, Public Safety Building Committee appointments, and Park Central appeals
Public invited to Ethics Training – May 30
The Town Clerk asked me to share a public invitation to an upcoming Ethics Training. Read the full article → from Public invited to Ethics Training – May 30
Conservation Commission offers an “Abutter’s Guide”
ConCom has posted a new document to it’s page: An Abutter’s Guide to the Conservation Commission Permitting Process. Read the full article → from Conservation Commission offers an “Abutter’s Guide”
Community Preservation invites you to a public information hearing – May 18
The Community Preservation Committee is issuing a public invitation to their Public Information session. Read the full article → from Community Preservation invites you to a public information hearing – May 18
Public Building Committee: Town seeking members; Apply by May 19
The Board of Selectmen are seeking recruits for a new committee to oversee the approved Public Safety Building. Read the full article → from Public Building Committee: Town seeking members; Apply by May 19
2017 Town Election: The “unofficial” details (Updated – again)
Last night, the newly elected Town Clerk sent out the “unofficial results” from the election. Here are the details. Read the full article → from 2017 Town Election: The “unofficial” details (Updated – again)
Hegarty and Kolenda re-elected; Braccio wins open BOS seat; Public Safety is a Go
The Town of Southborough tweeted the news. Read the full article → from Hegarty and Kolenda re-elected; Braccio wins open BOS seat; Public Safety is a Go
Don’t forget to vote today – May 9, 2017
I’m planning on keeping this post at the top of the page today – at least until polls close at 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote today – May 9, 2017
Town Election: Candidates, details, and links
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9th is the Annual Town Election. Here is the information you need to know. Read the full article → from Town Election: Candidates, details, and links