The Governor’s office announced a new round of Green Communities and associated grants. Southborough was among the 30 new cities/towns. Read the full article → from Southborough earns Green Communities status; eligible for $142K+ in grants
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee recently released its 2016 Annual Report. The report summarizes the work EDC has done over the past year and its positive outcomes. Read the full article → from EDC Annual Report touts benefits to businesses and taxpayers
A committee is seeking one last round of community feedback on the St. Mark’s Golf Course, while a group of residents seeks building public support to protect the land by focusing on saving “our heritage”. Read the full article → from Golf Course update: Committee holding “final public input” meeting tomorrow night; “Save” campaign changes theme (Updated)
Tonight, the Recreation Commission is holding a meeting to discuss their plans to install lights at a baseball field and tennis courts. The meeting is apparently a result of public push-back at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals hearings. Read the full article → from Recreation looking to light Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
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: Recreation Meeting on lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
Research into an Overlay District for Septic Systems bylaw uncovered that it’s a non-issue. Read the full article → from Town officials interpret Overlay District for Septic isn’t needed
It’s time for another update on what is happening with the the 320 condo and townhouse development planned for Park Central. This one focuses on appeals and legal claims between developer Bill Depietri and the Planning Board. Read the full article → from Park Central: No sanctions against Planning members; developer’s appeal continued
The Town will present its plans and answer questions on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Info session on Public Safety Building project this Thursday
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: Zoning on Mooney Field & Neary Courts lights; Public Safety Building Info Session; ConComm on Caine’s Crossing
This week, the Board of Selectmen adopted a Comment Policy. The policy seemed less about adopting new rules and more about clarifying their code of conduct for the public. Read the full article → from Town adopts comment policy for Board of Selectmen and their appointed boards
The Public Safety Committee asked me to remind readers about their open house this weekend.
Earlier this week, the committee gave selectmen unwelcome news that estimates for building the new complex increased significantly. It’s something they are trying to reverse. And selectmen made clear that needs to happen. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building: Public tours this weekend; Selectmen push back on rising estimates
Residents are working to preserve or maintain the integrity of the golf course on Latisquama Road. Read the full article → from Different approaches to saving golf course: Two citizen petition articles (Updated)
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is the explanation of why you should return a signed form. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to return the annual “Street Listing” form (a.k.a. Town census)
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: Selectmen on Town Meetings, ZBA on Park Central Appeal, Regional School Committee on Calendar policy