Selectmen are scheduled to make a sure-to-be-controversial vote in 10 days. The decision on ousting a polarizing town official has been on hold since mid-December. Read the full article → from Selectmen to make decision on Bartolini removal hearing – April 3
Government
Winter extended – Parking Ban in effect to April 1
The annual winter parking ban is extended. Read the full article → from Winter extended – Parking Ban in effect to April 1
Access to Breakneck Hill trails temporarily limited (Updated)
The Conservation Commission has posted notice that trails will be temporarily closed at Breakneck Hill. The announcement describes limited access. Read the full article → from Access to Breakneck Hill trails temporarily limited (Updated)
Selectmen race narrows (a little): Stein withdraws
Yesterday, I shared that 7 candidates are running for the two selectmen seats in the Town Election. Later in the day, Jesse Stein officially withdrew. Stein was the first candidate to pull and to file papers for the post. Once all the other names were in, he decided a run wasn’t necessary. Instead, he will Read the full article → from Selectmen race narrows (a little): Stein withdraws
Two races in Town Election: 7 for Board of Selectmen and 2 for Town Clerk (Updated)
Papers are now in and the deadline to file has passed. It looks like there will be two races for elected seats in Southborough’s Town government this May. One is a doozy! Read the full article → from Two races in Town Election: 7 for Board of Selectmen and 2 for Town Clerk (Updated)
Movement on Deerfoot and Parkerville truck issues seems to be stalled
An initiative to look at a Truck exclusions on some Southborough back roads seems to be stalled. Meanwhile, at least one intersection continues to feel the impact of inaction. Read the full article → from Movement on Deerfoot and Parkerville truck issues seems to be stalled
Why flags will be at half staff: March 22, 2017
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff tomorrow in honor of Firefighter Joseph Toscano. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: March 22, 2017
The week in government: Public Hearings on Recreational Marijuana Bylaws; Cain’s Crossing Site Plan
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 Hearings on Recreational Marijuana Bylaws; Cain’s Crossing Site Plan
Town Election update: Board of Selectmen race growing; deadline to file Tuesday (Updated)
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, act quick. The deadline to file papers is Tuesday. And the potential for at least one contest is growing. Read the full article → from Town Election update: Board of Selectmen race growing; deadline to file Tuesday (Updated)
A look at the future of Fayville Playground
Southborough’s playground on Central Street is due to reopen later this year. Read the full article → from A look at the future of Fayville Playground
Southborough’s Broker Breakfast will address underutilized sites and vacancies – March 24
Southborough is hosting another Commercial Broker Breakfast next week. It’s part of their ongoing series. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Broker Breakfast will address underutilized sites and vacancies – March 24
Southborough’s Municipal Aggregation plan: Hearing and Comments due – March 22
It’s something you may have voted on or never even heard about. But sometime this year, your power supplier is likely to change. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Municipal Aggregation plan: Hearing and Comments due – March 22
Town Election update: Potential contests brewing for Board of Selectmen, Moderator and more (Updated)
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, act quick. The deadline to file papers is a week from today. And already some potential contests are brewing. Read the full article → from Town Election update: Potential contests brewing for Board of Selectmen, Moderator and more (Updated)
Update on the storm and closings: 12-14″ of heavier & wetter snow, wind gusts to 50 mph
I have some more closings to share. (Though, none are exactly breaking news.) And Southborough Emergency Management has issued another update on our Town’s outlook. (Spoiler, it’s not good news.) Read the full article → from Update on the storm and closings: 12-14″ of heavier & wetter snow, wind gusts to 50 mph