On Tuesday night, the board re-appointed all but one of the volunteers asking for re-up without any questions. They also agreed to one committee’s request to make new appointments but postponed another. Read the full article → from BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
Government
Should you run the sprinkler today?
Once again, Selectmen voted this summer to put a voluntary water ban in place for Southborough. Read the full article → from Should you run the sprinkler today?
BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
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
Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
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
Water news: Rate increase begins Sept, vote on voluntary ban, and quality report
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
Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
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
The week in government: BOS on reappointments, ZBA on Park Central and Ken’s Foods
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
Help rare pollinators – workshop Sunday (Updated)
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)
Planning Board in midst of Park Central Site Plan Review
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
Veteran’s news: Agent moved, new town newsletter and Memorial Day videos
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
Committee vacancies: Conservation seeking commissioner; Openings for Personnel, Advisory, Public Works Planning, ZBA and more
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
BOS grants DPW head 3-yr contract prior to review; PW Planning Chair leaving over board’s treatment (Updated)
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)
Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
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
Committee re/appointments: BOS calling in some individuals on objectives; Open Space needs to justify role; ZBA unadvertised vacancy
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