Southborough Recreation informs me that they successfully recruited more babysitters. That means they have re-opened registration for babysitting at tonight’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Bring the kids to Town Meeting tonight – but please register first
Government
Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Last night, the Board of Selectmen appointed a new member and alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In selecting from the six candidates, most selectmen prioritized adding diversity to the board by focusing on members outside “the business”. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to alert voters that you can avoid long lines on November 8th by voting early this year. It’s also a good time to remind you that tomorrow (October 19th) is the deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election. Read the full article → from Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
The week in government: ZBA appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (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: ZBA appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (Updated)
Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
I have more updates related to the Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
Are you heading to Town Meeting on Tuesday? (Babysitting provided)
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Are you heading to Town Meeting on Tuesday? (Babysitting provided)
Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
The Town has announced that starting this Monday the Building Department will no longer be at Town Hall. Read the full article → from Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
Main Street debate continues; Vote on Tuesday night requires 2/3 to pass
Last night, Town officials walked residents through the Main Street Reconstruction project and answered questions. They explained why the road requires deep repairs to its sub base. They defined the alternatives. And they tried to debunk the idea that there may be lower cost alternatives not acknowledged.
Most commenters spoke on behalf of the project and the need to rally support. But one provided another preview of challenges that supporters face on Tuesday night. Read the full article → from Main Street debate continues; Vote on Tuesday night requires 2/3 to pass
SWL: Park Central developer seeking to dismiss Planning Board appeal (and sanction costs)
Park Central’s developer is asking the court to dismiss an appeal by the Planning Board. Some of the details in the appeal are worth noting. Read the full article → from SWL: Park Central developer seeking to dismiss Planning Board appeal (and sanction costs)
Town Meeting: Article 6 seeks to put zoning use decisions back in the hands of voters
Next Tuesday night’s Special Town Meeting isn’t just about Main Street. One of the Articles on the Warrant asks residents to remove Use Variance language from the Town’s zoning code. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article 6 seeks to put zoning use decisions back in the hands of voters
The week in government: Main St Design Working Group and School Committee (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: Main St Design Working Group and School Committee (Updated)
Town defines Main St alternative (estimated $4.7M project) – Public forums this week, vote next week
One week from today, Town Meeting voters will be asked to decide on the future of Main Street. Article 4 asks residents to approve easements for the Town’s project under a state-funded TIP plan. Article 5 asks residents to urge selectmen to drop the TIP plan and instead construct the road to Town’s basic standards.
Last week, the Town finally defined what that choice would be. Read the full article → from Town defines Main St alternative (estimated $4.7M project) – Public forums this week, vote next week
Town pursuing aggregate utility plan for community: Comment period ends 10/25
Town officials are seeking savings for Southborough utility customers. (Not to mention, lowering the bottom line for municipal facilities.)
The public is invited to weigh in on their plan through 5:00 pm on October 25th. Read the full article → from Town pursuing aggregate utility plan for community: Comment period ends 10/25
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 9, 2016