As the March 8th Special Town Meeting approaches, meetings and debate around the main focus of the meeting continue to heat up. Read the full article → from Golf Course & Public Safety Building: St. Mark’s and selectmen say they won’t renegotiate, debate over building budget, and much more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer camp fun – Camp supervisor, CIT Coordinator, and Camp Counselors
Proponents of Special Town Meeting Article 4 hope to make their case at a public forum next week. Read the full article → from “Save Our Heritage” forum on article 4 to preserve golf course without any development – Feb 16
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Former Chair on Public Safety Building says “Vote No on Article 1”
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 Complex cost estimate updates, Hearing on Historic Reuse Bylaw, and School Budget recommendation
The Governor’s office announced a new round of Green Communities and associated grants. Southborough was among the 30 new cities/towns. Read the full article → from Southborough earns Green Communities status; eligible for $142K+ in grants
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee recently released its 2016 Annual Report. The report summarizes the work EDC has done over the past year and its positive outcomes. Read the full article → from EDC Annual Report touts benefits to businesses and taxpayers
A committee is seeking one last round of community feedback on the St. Mark’s Golf Course, while a group of residents seeks building public support to protect the land by focusing on saving “our heritage”. Read the full article → from Golf Course update: Committee holding “final public input” meeting tomorrow night; “Save” campaign changes theme (Updated)
Tonight, the Recreation Commission is holding a meeting to discuss their plans to install lights at a baseball field and tennis courts. The meeting is apparently a result of public push-back at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals hearings. Read the full article → from Recreation looking to light Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
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: Recreation Meeting on lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
Research into an Overlay District for Septic Systems bylaw uncovered that it’s a non-issue. Read the full article → from Town officials interpret Overlay District for Septic isn’t needed
It’s time for another update on what is happening with the the 320 condo and townhouse development planned for Park Central. This one focuses on appeals and legal claims between developer Bill Depietri and the Planning Board. Read the full article → from Park Central: No sanctions against Planning members; developer’s appeal continued
The Town will present its plans and answer questions on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Info session on Public Safety Building project this Thursday
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: Zoning on Mooney Field & Neary Courts lights; Public Safety Building Info Session; ConComm on Caine’s Crossing