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
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
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)
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
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)
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