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
The week in government
Government
Community Preservation Act applications due July 15
If you are looking for Community Preservation Act funding for a project, apply soon. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Act applications due July 15
SWL: Ken’s gets height variance; will plant trees in neighbors’ yards
The ZBA approved Ken’s Foods’ special permit and variance requests with conditions. Read the full article → from SWL: Ken’s gets height variance; will plant trees in neighbors’ yards
Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Navy Officer Andrew Clement. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
This week, Selectmen approved spending $25,000 on Main Street work. The vote followed news that the redesign project is still on the state’s “TIP” project list, though one year further out. Read the full article → from MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
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)
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