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
Government
The week in government: Tax classification hearing, Billboard Use Variance, and discussions related to Citizen Petitions to selectmen
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: Tax classification hearing, Billboard Use Variance, and discussions related to Citizen Petitions to selectmen
Southborough’s Veterans Day observances today and Friday
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observances today and Friday
Town to form Master Plan Committee for St. Mark’s Golf Course property
The Town will form a committee and solicit public feedback to help decide which portions of the golf course to preserve and other potential uses for the land if voters approve buying it. Read the full article → from Town to form Master Plan Committee for St. Mark’s Golf Course property
How Southborough voted
Based on the outcomes of elections, versus the ballots cast in town, you can expect a lot of Southborough voters are in the dumps this morning. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
Get out and vote (What you need to know in Southborough)
Don’t forget to vote in the state election Tuesday! Here’s the info you need. Read the full article → from Get out and vote (What you need to know in Southborough)
Selectmen to hold “unprecedented” hearing on removing Bartolini from ZBA
Last week, the Board of Selectmen allowed petitioners to make their case against Zoning Board of Appeals’ Leo Bartolini. Residents accused the former Chair of disrespectful behavior that has eroded public confidence in the ZBA.
Their arguments held enough weight with selectmen that they agreed to pursue to the next stage in the legal process. Selectmen agreed to submit written charges to Bartolini and schedule a public hearing to decide whether or not to remove him “for cause” from his post. Read the full article → from Selectmen to hold “unprecedented” hearing on removing Bartolini from ZBA
Election Observers’ and Voters’ Rights
Southborough’s Donna McDaniel asked if she could share some information with readers regarding the Tuesday election. Basically, it spells out what observers rights are to monitor fair process, residents’ rights to vote privately without intimidation, and how one’s rights won’t be allowed to infringe on the other. Read the full article → from Election Observers’ and Voters’ Rights
ZBA denies Park Central appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals opened appeal hearings on the Building Inspector’s ruling on Park Central Use Variance. A continued hearing will be held on November 3rd. In advance, the board is receiving written legal arguments from appellants and defense to bolster their cases. Read the full article → from ZBA denies Park Central appeals
Mass Police Chiefs oppose legalizing marijuana
Southborough’s Chief of Police asked me to share a position paper opposing Ballot Question 4. Read the full article → from Mass Police Chiefs oppose legalizing marijuana
BOS meeting rescheduled to Thursday night at Cordaville Hall
Those of you looking for the Board of Selectmen meeting last night might have seen that it was cancelled. But you may have missed that it was rescheduled to later this week. Read the full article → from BOS meeting rescheduled to Thursday night at Cordaville Hall
Library seeking feedback through new survey
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 seeking feedback through new survey
The week in government: Petition to remove ZBA member; proposed truck exclusion studies for Parkerville & Deerfoot; and appeals to ZBA on decision re Park Central (Updated)
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: Petition to remove ZBA member; proposed truck exclusion studies for Parkerville & Deerfoot; and appeals to ZBA on decision re Park Central (Updated)
Halloween Weekend (and Day) at a Glance: Costume parties & contests, monster dash, parades, pumpkin display, & trick or treating; plus early voting
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Halloween Weekend (and Day) at a Glance: Costume parties & contests, monster dash, parades, pumpkin display, & trick or treating; plus early voting