This year, four articles are coming out of the Town Clerk’s office and another on its behalf. Read the full article → from Status of Town’s work on Committee transparency
Government
The week in government: Possible appointments to St. Mark’s Golf Course Master Plan Committee; Removal Hearing for ZBA member
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: Possible appointments to St. Mark’s Golf Course Master Plan Committee; Removal Hearing for ZBA member
Senator Eldridge arrested as part of yesterday’s disruption protests for higher wages
Southborough Wicked Local shared yesterday that our State Senator James Eldridge was arrested. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge arrested as part of yesterday’s disruption protests for higher wages
Digital Billboard Use Variance: Controversy over offered funding; Opposition speaking out; ZBA Hearing postponed to Dec 14
The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 14. The related hearing at the Planning Board is also postponed.
In the meantime – Some opponents are questioning the ethics of the project proponent’s offer to help fund Town organizations through the billboard. The proponent reached out to me to defend his integrity. And the attorney for one opponent is questioning whether the application even fits the definition of Use Variance. Read the full article → from Digital Billboard Use Variance: Controversy over offered funding; Opposition speaking out; ZBA Hearing postponed to Dec 14
The week in government: Conservation Commission on Main St project and Park Central
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: Conservation Commission on Main St project and Park Central
Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
Selectmen oppose recreational marijuana shops, exploring prohibitions & restrictions
Last week, the Board of Selectmen put their “stake in the ground” by voting they won’t support recreation marijuana facilities in Southborough. Read the full article → from Selectmen oppose recreational marijuana shops, exploring prohibitions & restrictions
Town recruiting for golf course planning committee & cable committee – start applying (Updated)
Selectmen approved charges for two new committees and can now accept applications. The board hopes to appoint members to the St. Mark’s Golf Course Master Plan Committee in December. They are also seeking volunteers for the Cable Television Committee. Read the full article → from Town recruiting for golf course planning committee & cable committee – start applying (Updated)
Hearing to rule on removal of ZBA member scheduled for December 6
Selectmen have officially scheduled a hearing to potentially remove Leo Bartolini from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from Hearing to rule on removal of ZBA member scheduled for December 6
Library offering amnesty and seeking feedback (especially from residents who don’t use it) – deadline Wednesday
The Southborough Library’s Board of Trustees is reaching out to the community again. They are looking for feedback on the services the library offers and the ones it doesn’t. Read the full article → from Library offering amnesty and seeking feedback (especially from residents who don’t use it) – deadline Wednesday
Planning Board drops appeal due to lack of legal counsel; Selectmen continue to deny request
The Planning Board filed a motion to withdraw their appeal against the Zoning Board of Appeal’s decision on Park Central. Chair Don Morris told selectmen they made the decision because they didn’t have independent legal counsel to guide them.
Two selectmen viewed the withdrawal as making the petition and request moot. But the petition organizer and the Planning Board chair disagreed. Read the full article → from Planning Board drops appeal due to lack of legal counsel; Selectmen continue to deny request
“Vets Corner” raising awareness of veteran suicides; Southborough remembers veterans
For those of you wondering about the flags on St. Mark’s field downtown. Plus, a recap of Southborough’s Veterans Day ceremony. Read the full article → from “Vets Corner” raising awareness of veteran suicides; Southborough remembers veterans
Town greenlit to continue pursuit of historic Main Street district
It’s looking like Southborough will succeed in having a section of the Main Street area (and some adjacent roads) adopted as a Historic District. Read the full article → from Town greenlit to continue pursuit of historic Main Street district
Citizen petition asks Selectmen to allow Planning Board to hire outside counsel
Over 300 residents are asking selectmen to reconsider a decision they made earlier this fall. Once again, the petition links back to discontent over the large development planned at Park Central. Read the full article → from Citizen petition asks Selectmen to allow Planning Board to hire outside counsel