Board members plan to work on their revisions to a draft policy on public comment and adopt it at a future meeting. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider Public Comment policy
Selectmen consider Public Comment policy
Government
Overdue correction – BOS on Park Central egress to Flagg Road
My apologies to Ms. Phaneuf for at typo that inadvertently made her seem like an super villain! Read the full article → from Overdue correction – BOS on Park Central egress to Flagg Road
Planning Board seeking advice on appealing Park Central decision
The Planning Board is again asking for permission to hire special counsel. It’s the second time Chair Don Morris has brought the official request to Selectmen over the Park Central project. This time around, the request has a ticking clock. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking advice on appealing Park Central decision
The week in government: BOS review of 3 Citizen’s Petitions for Special Town Meeting
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 review of 3 Citizen’s Petitions for Special Town Meeting
Town may be looking at St. Mark’s Golf Course for Public Safety Building site
A rumor has been swirling about the Public Safety Building. The Town isn’t denying it. And an unofficial scheduled meeting is lending the rumor credence. Read the full article → from Town may be looking at St. Mark’s Golf Course for Public Safety Building site
State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
There hasn’t been much attention paid to the state primary. But judging by what I found, eligible voters may want to take the time to vote. Read the full article → from State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
Selectmen to review Citizen Petition articles and hold Flagg Road Safety Forum
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
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)