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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Last week, the Board of Selectmen granted a three year contract to Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. The change from single year to multi-year contract was voted on publicly but without explanation or discussion. Read the full article → from BOS grants DPW head 3-yr contract prior to review; PW Planning Chair leaving over board’s treatment (Updated)
This year, getting Transfer Station stickers is easier than ever for Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
Last week, the Board of Selectmen tabled re-appointments of members to Town committees whose terms expire this month. The decision was made after two selectmen asked to hear from individuals or committees on their objectives or roles. Read the full article → from Committee re/appointments: BOS calling in some individuals on objectives; Open Space needs to justify role; ZBA unadvertised vacancy
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 & Conservation on Park Central, and Historical Commission on Police Station & Fayville Hall
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of Specialist Bernardino Guevara Jr. of the Army who died on June 6th. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18