The Board of Selectmen have a critical vacancy to fill – David Eagle’s seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from Selectmen to interview ZBA candidates on 10/4; Apply by 9/28 (Updated)
Government
BOS asks MassDOT to table over Flagg Rd; considering no curb cut for Park Central
Selectmen have issued a letter to Masschusetts Department of Transportation. Read the full article → from BOS asks MassDOT to table over Flagg Rd; considering no curb cut for Park Central
Planning Board filing a new Park Central appeal
Monday night, the Planning Board voted unanimously to appeal a decision by Southborough’s Building Commissioner. Read the full article → from Planning Board filing a new Park Central appeal
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Site Plan Review continued to next Monday
Next Monday, the Planning Board will hold another hearing, and potentially approve the site plan for a medical marijuana dispensary on Route 9 in Southborough. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary Site Plan Review continued to next Monday
The week in government: Planning reviews for Marijuana Dispensary & Park Central, Hearing on article to eliminate Use Variances, BOS on 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: Planning reviews for Marijuana Dispensary & Park Central, Hearing on article to eliminate Use Variances, BOS on Main St
Service Academy Fair – Saturday
An invitation was issued to high school students in our district (and all of the 5th Congressional District). This Saturday, Congresswoman Clark is holding a free Service Academy Fair. Read the full article → from Service Academy Fair – Saturday
Use Variance: Hearings on Article to strip ZBA of granting rights; Vote on Inspector’s decision
Monday night’s Planning Board agenda includes three items related to Park Central Read the full article → from Use Variance: Hearings on Article to strip ZBA of granting rights; Vote on Inspector’s decision
Who’s responsible for defining a Main Street alternative?
Last week, the Board of Selectmen reviewed the Citizen’s Petition on Main Street Reconstruction. The petition asks Town Meeting voters to push for a locally funded Main Street repair project.
In discussion, both a petitioner and selectmen agreed that understanding the price of a local project was critical. But they couldn’t seem to agree about whose job it is define what an alternative project would look like. Without that, no real cost estimate can be determined. Read the full article → from Who’s responsible for defining a Main Street alternative?
Another Park Central Appeal: Planning Board v. Zoning Board of Appeals (Updated)
This afternoon, the Planning Board officially filed an appeal of their own against Park Central. Read the full article → from Another Park Central Appeal: Planning Board v. Zoning Board of Appeals (Updated)
Park Central appeal filed by abutters
Owners of 20 nearby properties are asking the court to annul the August 24th decision. Read the full article → from Park Central appeal filed by abutters
EDC hosting free Broker Breakfast – Sept 23
Southborough is hosting a Broker Breakfast on September 23rd. Read the full article → from EDC hosting free Broker Breakfast – Sept 23
Flagg Road forum: Grievances aired, work to be done, a vote being reconsidered, and more on 10/4
Last night the Town held a more than 2 hours forum on Flagg Road safety issues. Read the full article → from Flagg Road forum: Grievances aired, work to be done, a vote being reconsidered, and more on 10/4
The week in government: Flagg Road Safety forum, Main St, Warrant Articles, and School Committee
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: Flagg Road Safety forum, Main St, Warrant Articles, and School Committee
Buy your Transfer Station sticker by Thursday (to avoid a late fee)
If you’re looking to buy your sticker in person, don’t go to the Transfer Station or DPW. The Town Clerk’s office is issuing the stickers this year – in person, through the mail, or online without extra fees – unless you wait too long. Read the full article → from Buy your Transfer Station sticker by Thursday (to avoid a late fee)