The Planning Board indicated last night that it would work on a bylaw to restrict recreational marijuana sales. It is one of multiple bylaws that the board is discussing or working on. Read the full article → from Planning discussing/drafting bylaws: Marijuana restrictions, Over 55 housing, overlay district and new uses to preserve historic buildings
Government
The week in government: Master Plan Committee seeks feedback from Golf Course abutters & users
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: Master Plan Committee seeks feedback from Golf Course abutters & users
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw hearing – Monday night
Last month, the Historical Commission presented a draft bylaw for Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings to the Planning Board for discussion. Members reassured concerned owners of historical buildings that this doesn’t place new restrictions on their properties. Instead, it opens up new possibilities. Read the full article → from Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw hearing – Monday night
New Southborough Town Planner to start this month
The Planning Board has hired a new Town Planner. Karina G. Quinn of Upton accepted the position. Read the full article → from New Southborough Town Planner to start this month
Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
The Town is preparing to make its case to voters on the St. Mark’s Golf Course land deal and building a new public safety complex. I had planned to wait on an update until after selectmen meet tonight. But there’s too much information to hold back. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
The week in government: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site
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: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site
Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)
The Town Clerk is encouraging residents who want to stay informed about the Town’s plans related to the St. Mark’s Golf Coures and a new public safety building to sign up for E-alerts. Read the full article → from Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)
2016 in review: story countdown
Here are the ten stories that generated the most interest and discussion on the blog in 2016. Read the full article → from 2016 in review: story countdown
What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Southborough’s own Detective makes Sargeant
Last night, selectmen promoted Detective Sean P. McCarthy, a Southborough resident, to the position of Sergeant. Read the full article → from Southborough’s own Detective makes Sargeant
Selectmen vote to postpone ZBA removal decision
Last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed their decision to potentially remove Leo Bartolini from the Zoning Board of Appeals. But the only vote they made was to indefinitely put off the decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen vote to postpone ZBA removal decision
The week in government: Interviews for Town Planner; Selecmen, and Combined School Committees
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: Interviews for Town Planner; Selecmen, and Combined School Committees
Complaint against Bartolini filed with Ethics board; Selectmen to discuss decision about removal from ZBA on Monday
Yesterday, the Town of Southborough received official notice on a complaint filed with the State Ethics Commission against a Zoning Board of Appeals member. Read the full article → from Complaint against Bartolini filed with Ethics board; Selectmen to discuss decision about removal from ZBA on Monday
ZBA: Digital Billboard disallowed; Park Central appeal postponed; Bartolini participates – but not on Park Central
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hear applications and an appeal related to three controversial projects. They took care of two. Read the full article → from ZBA: Digital Billboard disallowed; Park Central appeal postponed; Bartolini participates – but not on Park Central