Apparently, the ZBA still has the power to grant a Use Variance for an application filed and accepted before last week’s Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Hearings on Digital Billboard Use Variance – Nov 14 & 16
Through a Citizen’s Petition, Voters were asked to stop the Economic Development Comittee from taking on the IDC’s old mantle, and the additional authority that purportedly came with it. Read the full article → from Town Meeting rescinds the Industrial Development Commission; EDC stuck in ad-hoc status for now
Yesterday, the Town of Southborough shared some unfortunate news. Our new Town Planner is hitting the road. Read the full article → from Southborough hiring (again) for new Town Planner
An important step in Southborough’s effort to adopt a National Historic District is coming up soon.
Members of the the Historical Commission are hoping residents will come out in support of the initiative on November 9th. It’s also a great time to get any questions you have answered. Read the full article → from Important meeting on Historic District – November 9
Southborough Recreation is happy to share that the Neary Courts are resurfaced and have features making them better than ever for community use. Read the full article → from Neary Tennis Courts ready for play
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Bartender, Host, Food Runner & Busser; Town Planner (Updated)
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 still considering Park Central appeals; continued to 11/3
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of SSG Sean Christopher O’Connell, U.S. Army 379th Engineer Company, of Rockland, MA. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 25, 2016
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 on St. Mark’s Golf Course; Park Central at ConComm
It appears that the Town Moderator led Main Street opponents to believe that they would be allowed to ask voters to present their case at Town Meeting before a vote on Article 4. Read the full article → from Moderator had indicated to Main St opponents he would accept motion to combine articles
St. Mark’s provided backup to the Town’s assertion that the 60 acre golf course could be developed if voters don’t agree to purchase it. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s shares golf course deed
This week, the Board of Selectmen shared more details on a proposed deal to swap land for a future Public Safety Building. And, according to an earlier press release*, rumors of the St. Mark’s Golf Restriction may be incorrect or exaggerated. Read the full article → from Town releases plans for land deal with St. Mark’s; Golf course original gift may not prevent development
As I posted earlier, Town Meeting voters stripped the Zoning Board of Appeals of its ability to grant Use Variances. Read the full article → from Use Variance removal and plans to codify dependable bylaws for good development (Updated)
Last night, Southborough held the Special Town Meeting I’ve been warning you about forever. Judging by the tone and actions of voters, the main attraction was the Use Variance bylaw.
Close to 10% of Southborough’s registered voters turned up at Trottier Middle School to make their voices heard. But there is controversy over whether that happened or some voices were unfairly muted. Read the full article → from Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls