The Board of Selectmen approved keeping the same basic permit fee structure for Transfer Station stickers this year. There will be a few changes and improvements to fees and collection. Read the full article → from Transfer Station fees to remain (mostly) the same; a few improvements, and one rejected request
Government
BOS approved measures to increase voter participation
The Board of Selectmen supported two measures to increase Southborough voter participation. One was to boost election turnout and the other focused on Town Meeting. Read the full article → from BOS approved measures to increase voter participation
Ken’s Foods seeking variance for expansion – ZBA scheduled to hear June 15th
Ken’s Foods is seeking a variance for a 95,000 square foot addition to their Southborough facility. Read the full article → from Ken’s Foods seeking variance for expansion – ZBA scheduled to hear June 15th
The week in government: Busy BOS to look at Deerfoot & Flagg safety, Transfer Station fees & regs, funding a Main St related project 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: Busy BOS to look at Deerfoot & Flagg safety, Transfer Station fees & regs, funding a Main St related project and more
The week in government
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
Flags at half staff until sundown today, and again on Monday, May 30, 2016 (Updated)
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 Flags at half staff until sundown today, and again on Monday, May 30, 2016 (Updated)
Memorial Day observances this weekend: Flag placement Friday, parade Monday
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances this weekend: Flag placement Friday, parade Monday
Southborough Police hiring new officer (apply by June 17th) and promoting additional sergeant
The Southborough Police Department is looking to recruit a new officer. It’s one of the recent actions taken to address manpower issues in the SPD. Read the full article → from Southborough Police hiring new officer (apply by June 17th) and promoting additional sergeant
Main Street reconstruction “TIP” vote on June 2nd
A vote on pushing the Main Street TIP list project from FY17 to FY18 is now expected to happen on June 2nd. Read the full article → from Main Street reconstruction “TIP” vote on June 2nd
The week in government
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
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