Selectmen will review three citizen petitions tomorrow and hold a safety forum next week. Read the full article → from Selectmen to review Citizen Petition articles and hold Flagg Road Safety Forum
Government
ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
The ZBA member leading Park Central hearings moved out of town the night after approving the 40B permit in a marathon session. Read the full article → from ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
10/18 Town Meeting to vote on gating Flagg Rd, removing Use Variances, and eliminating IDC
On October 18th, Southborough is holding a Special Town Meeting. Since I last posted about it, the date moved and Articles for three more Citizen Petitions have been added to the Warrant. (Plus, some Articles that popped up on the Warrant in between have dropped off.) Read the full article → from 10/18 Town Meeting to vote on gating Flagg Rd, removing Use Variances, and eliminating IDC
Seeking new member of Advisory Committee
Town Moderator Stephen Morreale is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Advisory Committee. (Obviously, the more applicants, the better. But only one seat is open.) Read the full article → from Seeking new member of Advisory Committee
The week in government: Main St, Prep for Town Meeting, and Park Central at ConComm (plus discussion at Planning)
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, Prep for Town Meeting, and Park Central at ConComm (plus discussion at Planning)
Park Central: Vote scheduled (4:30 today); public questions rush on project adding 319 residences (Updated)
I’m supposed to be on vacation. But, Park Central pulled me back in.
On Monday, the Zoning Board of Appeals posted an addition to today’s agenda on the project “and to vote upon.” Interestingly, the meeting is scheduled for 4:30 pm on a summer afternoon. Read the full article → from Park Central: Vote scheduled (4:30 today); public questions rush on project adding 319 residences (Updated)
The week in government: Discussions on Residences at Park Central decision process
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: Discussions on Residences at Park Central decision process
Temporary walking trail closures (due to damage from July storm)
As most readers know, a severe storm swept through Southborough in late July, downing many trees and poles. So, though I missed it, it’s not surprising to learn that some Town trails were impacted. Read the full article → from Temporary walking trail closures (due to damage from July storm)
Why flags will be at half staff: August 19, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today. This time it is in honor of a fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home to be laid to rest. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: August 19, 2016
Zoning Board of Appeals names new Chair and “Clerk”; “Chair Pro Tem” to be named as needed
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals followed through on a reorganization to remove Chair Leo Bartolini from the helm. Early on in the talk, it looked like he would be acting as backup to lead some meetings. But while he potentially could, it doesn’t look likely. Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals names new Chair and “Clerk”; “Chair Pro Tem” to be named as needed
Park Central developer pushing for Planning Board site plan approval on September 19th
Yesterday, the Planning Board received the “100%” plans for the Park Central Site Plan Review. In last night’s hearing, the board and developer agreed to extend the application deadline and continue the hearing to September 19th. But it took more than a half hour of tense debate and an off camera consultation with attorneys to come to the agreement. Read the full article → from Park Central developer pushing for Planning Board site plan approval on September 19th
The week in government: Park Central tonight & Wednesday; Planning to discuss Main St
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: Park Central tonight & Wednesday; Planning to discuss Main St
Town officials remember Cal Mauro
The Sunday before last, a long-time former Southborough employee passed away. 90 year old Cal Mauro had retired 20 years earlier. But judging by a story from Southborough Wicked Local, he was not forgotten by current and former officials. Read the full article → from Town officials remember Cal Mauro
SWL: ZBA reorganized on Park Central; full reorg postponed; public continues to push back on traffic
Southborough Wicked Local covered last night’s ZBA hearing on Park Central. Read the full article → from SWL: ZBA reorganized on Park Central; full reorg postponed; public continues to push back on traffic