Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
On Tuesday night, the Select Board voted against two of the members of Town committees whose terms expire at the end of this month. They opposed reappointing Doriann Jasinski to the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) and Kristin LaVault to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
The unanimous vote against LaVault was made without first allowing public feedback. Read the full article → from Select Board votes not to reappoint two longtime volunteers to SHOPC and CPC (Updated)
Have you noticed the new signs for the “Southborough Center Historic District”? The Historical Commission is excited to announce the news and invite the public to a reception to celebrate and discuss potential future historic districts in town. Read the full article → from Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
A petition is circulating online to “Demand Transparency, Accountability & Equity in NSBORO Schools”. It includes calling for the dismissal of the Neary School’s Principal and suspension of the NSBORO Superintendent “while an independent investigation is undertaken.” Read the full article → from Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings
The Town of Southborough is asking residents to weigh in on how the Town should schedule its Special Town Meeting this fall. Read the full article → from Survey: When would you attend a Fall Town Meeting? (Or would you?)
There are multiple issues that the Select Board wanted to discuss with each of the committees before making reappointments. But Hamilton made clear that his overriding concern was ensuring committees agree to follow the Select Board’s direction and positions. Read the full article → from Select Board held up member reappointments to four committees — discussion on June 18 (Updated)
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
The Town website posted a notice last week, updated today, with news that a vacancy has opened on the Southborough School Committee. They are seeking applicants to apply by late August. Read the full article → from Vacancy on Southborough School Committee
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Tonight is the Planning Board’s re-mapping session for overlay zoning within a 1/2 mile of the commuter rail station.
The board has encouraged residents within the semi-circle to attend the session. The intent is to identify where allowing new by-right high density zoning would have the least negative impact. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
The public is invited to the Installation Ceremony for the new Southborough Fire Chief this Saturday.
According to the program promoted by the Town, Andrew Puntini will become the Southborough Fire Department’s 10th chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Installation Ceremony – Saturday
The Community Preservation Commission is holding its annual public forum a week from today. It’s an opportunity for those interested to learn more about what the CPA fund can cover and the application process. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Act annual forum – June 6th