If you didn’t make it to Candidate’s Night last night – you don’t need to rely on recaps from others. Thanks to Southborough Access Media, you can see for yourself what the candidates had to say for themselves. Read the full article → from Video: Candidates Night
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Media highlights from Candidates Night
Last night, candidates for the Board of Selectmen addressed potential voters at the Southborough Library. SWL/MWDN wrote about candidates’ responses to some of the questions. Read the full article → from Media highlights from Candidates Night
Reminder: Tonight is Special Election Candidates Night (Vote on Tuesday)
Reminder – Tonight is “Autumn Candidates’ Night” for the Special Election next Tuesday, November 7th. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Special Election Candidates Night (Vote on Tuesday)
The week in government: Planning Board, Info Session on Public Safety Building, and more
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 Board, Info Session on Public Safety Building, and more
Main Street update: “100% Plans” released; utility poles won’t be relocated
The Town of Southborough passed another milestone in it’s major reconstruction project for Main Street. Today, Public Works posted the “100% plans”. Read the full article → from Main Street update: “100% Plans” released; utility poles won’t be relocated
Southborough vying to share Amazon campus
I assume that most readers are aware that hundreds of communities across the nation are competing to land Amazon’s second headquarters project. But many of you may not be aware that Southborough is among them. Read the full article → from Southborough vying to share Amazon campus
Selectmen to meet on Friday morning: Includes possible vote on 135 Deerfoot Road
The 27.8 acres of Chapter 61A property up for sale on Deerfoot Road is on the agenda of this week’s unexpected Board of Selectmen meeting. I followed up to understand why. Read the full article → from Selectmen to meet on Friday morning: Includes possible vote on 135 Deerfoot Road
Downtown Business Village: What survey respondents like, dislike, want to see, and more
On Monday night, the Economic Development Committee made the results of its survey public. The committee presented findings on what people want to see in the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Downtown Business Village: What survey respondents like, dislike, want to see, and more
Public Safety Building Committee invites public to info session – Nov 2
Before heading to regulatory boards, the committee in charge of building the new police and fire station complex at St. Mark’s Golf Course is holding a public info & feedback session. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Committee invites public to info session – Nov 2
The week in government: EDC on survey results, Combined school committees on 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: EDC on survey results, Combined school committees on school calendar
Special Election: Apply now for your Absentee Ballot
Do you have a legitimate reason you can’t make it to the polls on Tuesday, November 7th? If so, you can apply for an Absentee Ballot. Read the full article → from Special Election: Apply now for your Absentee Ballot
Selectmen adopt policy for filling committee vacancies (2 dozen public spots left to fill)
Communication issues over recent appointments prompted the Town administration team to recommend a process policy. Read the full article → from Selectmen adopt policy for filling committee vacancies (2 dozen public spots left to fill)
Selectmen may waive right to stop development instead of asking voters – decision on November 8th (Updated)
While some Town Committees are working out how to potentially preserve an historic home and keep land from potentially being developed for large housing projects, opponents to funding a CPC project are asking what other future, potential projects could be funded with the money. Read the full article → from Selectmen may waive right to stop development instead of asking voters – decision on November 8th (Updated)
Find out results of Downtown Survey – Monday (Data to help pave roadmap for downtown Main St)
Results from the Downtown Survey are back. But, I can’t tell you what they were – at least, not yet. A meeting to present the findings is scheduled for this Monday. Read the full article → from Find out results of Downtown Survey – Monday (Data to help pave roadmap for downtown Main St)