This year, four articles are coming out of the Town Clerk’s office and another on its behalf. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: “Pooper Scooper” law, moving the election to Tuesday, Committee transparency and more from the Town Clerk
Government
Are you heading to Town Meeting on Monday? (Updated)
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Are you heading to Town Meeting on Monday? (Updated)
Selectmen agree to pursue changes to CommCan agreement
Last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed a proposed Community Host Agreement with owners of the future Medical Marijuana dispensary in Southborough. Read the full article → from Selectmen agree to pursue changes to CommCan agreement
Town Meeting: Public Safety Complex not on the Warrant (Updated)
Whatever happened to plans to bring a Public Safety Complex building project to Town Meeting? Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Public Safety Complex not on the Warrant (Updated)
BOS to approve Host Agreement with Medical Marijuana dispensary; terms include financial incentives and safety measures
Tonight’s, the Board of Selectmen will likely approve a Host Community Agreement for the Medical Marijuana dispensary coming to 255 Turnpike Drive. Read the full article → from BOS to approve Host Agreement with Medical Marijuana dispensary; terms include financial incentives and safety measures
Warrant Article: Giving Selectmen power to define Transfer Station fines
As promised, I’m continuing to look at what voters will be deciding at next Monday’s Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Warrant Article: Giving Selectmen power to define Transfer Station fines
The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting and CommCan Host Agreement
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: Pre-Town Meeting and CommCan Host Agreement
SWL: CommCan’s landlord receives apparent 3-year zoning freeze
The planned site for a medical marijuana dispensary may be temporarily immune to zoning use changes. Read the full article → from SWL: CommCan’s landlord receives apparent 3-year zoning freeze
Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Today, Superintendent Christine Johnson announced that all funds lost, over $380k, have been covered by insurance. Read the full article → from Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Burnett House: History talks and upcoming vote (Updated – again)
An update on the status of Burnett House preservation Warrant Articles and related history talks. Read the full article → from Burnett House: History talks and upcoming vote (Updated – again)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
Monday night, abutters seeking to block a Medical Marijuana dispensary were dealt another blow. This one may knock all the teeth out of potential bylaw changes in Warrant Articles headed for Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
Town Counsel rebukes ZBA and other boards to end divisiveness; fighting continues
Yesterday, I posted about 3 members of the ZBA’s defense against accusations of over-reach on Park Central. But the conversation didn’t end there. Debate over the ZBA’s granted waivers, and waivers they continued to grant, got heated. Read the full article → from Town Counsel rebukes ZBA and other boards to end divisiveness; fighting continues
Representative Dykema honored twice – for supporting veterans and recreation
Recently, I received news on our state representative about two different honors she earned. (Impressively, neither notice came to me from her office.) Read the full article → from Representative Dykema honored twice – for supporting veterans and recreation
The week in government: Medical Marijuana bylaws hearings, School budget and more
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: Medical Marijuana bylaws hearings, School budget and more