The ZBA approved Ken’s Foods’ special permit and variance requests with conditions. Read the full article → from SWL: Ken’s gets height variance; will plant trees in neighbors’ yards
Government
Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Navy Officer Andrew Clement. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
This week, Selectmen approved spending $25,000 on Main Street work. The vote followed news that the redesign project is still on the state’s “TIP” project list, though one year further out. Read the full article → from MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
On Tuesday night, the board re-appointed all but one of the volunteers asking for re-up without any questions. They also agreed to one committee’s request to make new appointments but postponed another. Read the full article → from BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
Should you run the sprinkler today?
Once again, Selectmen voted this summer to put a voluntary water ban in place for Southborough. Read the full article → from Should you run the sprinkler today?
BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
The board discussed short and long term solutions for Rte 9 safety and asked residents to comment on solutions for Flagg and Deerfoot roads. Read the full article → from BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
The Planning Board is looking to contract consultants to help them move forward on important efforts. Read the full article → from Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
Water news: Rate increase begins Sept, vote on voluntary ban, and quality report
A memo from Public Works to selectmen shares news, a reminder, and a request – all related to our water supply. Read the full article → from Water news: Rate increase begins Sept, vote on voluntary ban, and quality report
Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
Southborough Wicked Local recently covered commuter woes on the Worcester-Framingham train line. Read the full article → from Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
The week in government: BOS on reappointments, ZBA on Park Central and Ken’s Foods
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: BOS on reappointments, ZBA on Park Central and Ken’s Foods
Help rare pollinators – workshop Sunday (Updated)
A member of the stewardship committee is working with a scientist who already identified three bees at Breakneck Hill as insects previously thought no longer existing in our state. Read the full article → from Help rare pollinators – workshop Sunday (Updated)
Planning Board in midst of Park Central Site Plan Review
On Monday, the Planning Board held a public hearing on their Site Plan Review of Park Central. Read the full article → from Planning Board in midst of Park Central Site Plan Review
Veteran’s news: Agent moved, new town newsletter and Memorial Day videos
Southborough announced the relocation of a Town office and the launch of a newsletter. Both relate to veterans.
It served as a reminder that I’d yet to share videos from Memorial Day. Read the full article → from Veteran’s news: Agent moved, new town newsletter and Memorial Day videos
Committee vacancies: Conservation seeking commissioner; Openings for Personnel, Advisory, Public Works Planning, ZBA and more
Several positions on Town committees expire this month. Some members are asking to be reappointed, but others have stepped down leaving vacancies. Read the full article → from Committee vacancies: Conservation seeking commissioner; Openings for Personnel, Advisory, Public Works Planning, ZBA and more