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
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Flagg and Deerfoot Road study highlights dangers to pedestrians, pushes for sidewalks
The Town has posted results of a study on Deerfoot and Flagg Road safety issues. Engineers confirmed safety issues for pedestrians, especially school aged children, along the streets. Read the full article → from Flagg and Deerfoot Road study highlights dangers to pedestrians, pushes for sidewalks
Why flags will are at half staff: Monday, May 23, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of an Auburn police officer who was killed in the line of duty yesterday. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: Monday, May 23, 2016
Dog license late fees begin June 1st
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Read the full article → from Dog license late fees begin June 1st
Seeking new members for Southborough Trails Committee
The committee responsible for managing and improving trails in Southborough is recruiting new members. Read the full article → from Seeking new members for Southborough Trails Committee
BOS revives Main St project and denies Planning Board request for independent counsel
The Board of Selectmen meeting was a busy one on Tuesday night. Selectmen cast two significant votes. Read the full article → from BOS revives Main St project and denies Planning Board request for independent counsel
Seeking volunteers for committee to improve Town Meeting participation – apply by June 1st
There was a lot of chatter after Town Meeting and during the campaign for Moderator about how to increase TM participation.
Now the Town is preparing to take a serious look at the issue. And they need five volunteers to help do that. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for committee to improve Town Meeting participation – apply by June 1st
Burnett House news: Progress update and civic action recognition
Last night, the Board of Selectmen and public were updated on the preservation of the Burnett House. It was also an opportunity to thank some of those involved. Read the full article → from Burnett House news: Progress update and civic action recognition
The week in government: Main St update; Planning Board request for counsel, board reorganizations
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 update; Planning Board request for counsel, board reorganizations
Public Works: Fate of Main St & illegal sidewalk parking to be adressed; updates on paving & Rte 9
There are a few news items worth sharing related to Southborough Public Works. The most notable is a scheduled update on the Main Street project, asking selectmen to address sidewalk parking. Read the full article → from Public Works: Fate of Main St & illegal sidewalk parking to be adressed; updates on paving & Rte 9
Planning Board seeking permission for legal advice on disagreement with ZBA (Updated)
The Planning Board has been vocal about its displeasure with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Now they are moving forward with plans to seek legal counsel on their position. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking permission for legal advice on disagreement with ZBA (Updated)
Town Election Results: Stephen Morreale and Meme Luttrell clear winners
Stephen Morreale and Meme Luttrell were the clear winners for Moderator and Planning Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Results: Stephen Morreale and Meme Luttrell clear winners
The week in government: Scholarship Advisory, Personnel Board, Open Space & 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: Scholarship Advisory, Personnel Board, Open Space & School Committee
Town Election polls open until 8:00 pm today
I was disheartened to see how quiet it was at the polls this morning.
So, I’m leaving this at the top of the blog all day, to remind readers to vote in the Town Election, today, Monday, May 9th.
Scroll down for today’s more recent stories. Read the full article → from Town Election polls open until 8:00 pm today