Officials are seeking permits this Wednesday that may allow the Town to renege on promises purportedly made to residents over 20 years ago. Read the full article → from Tennis Court Lights: Town reneging on promise to Trottier abutters? (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: Recreational Marijuana article hearings, public safety building info session and Special Town Meeting prep
There was some confusion over the process for tonight’s meetings on the St. Mark’s Golf Course. I already updated yesterday’s post. But given the importance of these meetings to so many readers, I thought this deserved a post of its own. Read the full article → from Tonight’s meetings: Master Plan recommendation at Senior Center; BOS possible vote on recommendation at Community House
Selectmen want voters to approve buying St. Mark’s Golf Course and building a new public safety complex on the site. To secure enough votes, they are considering including a Conservation Restriction on the over 90% remainder of the 60 acre parcel. Read the full article → from Selectmen may amend Golf Course article to include CR; Related meetings Thurs night (Updated again)
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
On Wednesday, Park Central developer Bill Depietri’s attorney filed another motion for sanctions against Planning Board members. He is requesting over $11K. Read the full article → from Park Central developer re-files for sanctions against Planning Board members (Updated)
At a hearing last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals informally supported a variance for lights at Mooney field. Read the full article → from Mooney Lights: ZBA close to approving over abutters’ objections; Rec to work through conditions with neighbors tonight
Town Meeting will vote on whether or not to ban or restrict operation of recreational marijuana businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Town pursuing ban of “Recreational Marijuana” – public hearing Feb 27
Next week, the Library is hosting another forum on a Special Town Meeting article. Read the full article → from Forum on article to plan Town’s technology use
Town officials continue to work on a new bylaw to allow “Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings”. Read the full article → from Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw Subcommittee created
Southborough Recreation is seeking experienced babysitters, high school age and up. They’d like volunteers, but are willing to pay. Read the full article → from Town seeks babysitters (paid or volunteer) for Town Meetings – March 8th & ATM
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: Truck Exclusions, Park Central Appeals, Variances for field lights, and Algonquin budget
The Town of Southborough has posted the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. With all the attention on the Golf Course and Public Safety Building, you may be surprised by some of the Citizen Petition Articles up for vote. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Articles: More than the golf course and safety station (Updated)
As the March 8th Special Town Meeting approaches, meetings and debate around the main focus of the meeting continue to heat up. Read the full article → from Golf Course & Public Safety Building: St. Mark’s and selectmen say they won’t renegotiate, debate over building budget, and much more