The Town of Southborough Scholarship Committee has announced three scholarship opportunities. Only Southborough residents are eligible. Read the full article → from Town offers three scholarship opportunities – Apply by March 31st
Government
The week in government: Green Technology on Transfer Station fine bylaw proposal; Southborough 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: Green Technology on Transfer Station fine bylaw proposal; Southborough School Committee
9/11 Field legislation passed; Town able to re-turf
Good news on the initiative to save 9-11 Memorial Field. Read the full article → from 9/11 Field legislation passed; Town able to re-turf
BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
Last night, the Board of Selectmen announced that they had approved a Preservation Restriction on 84 Main Street. Read the full article → from BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Selectmen agreed that the spot wasn’t the best choice. Still, they voted to provide a letter of non-opposition to the dispensary. Read the full article → from BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Did you know that Independent is a party affiliation, which is different than being unenrolled? And are you sure which way you are registered? Read the full article → from Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
Upcoming hearings cover a controversial solar installation and changes to Solar and Over 55 development bylaws. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
The week in government: Medical Marijuana Dispensary siting and Burnett Estate preservation
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: Medical Marijuana Dispensary siting and Burnett Estate preservation
Stir over Medical Marijuana dispensary
Yesterday, I informed readers that selectmen will be addressing a potential Medical Marijuana dispensary in Town at their Tuesday meeting.
The news not only stirred up controversy in the comments, it spurned an online petition. Read the full article → from Stir over Medical Marijuana dispensary
Burnett Estate preservation BOS vote scheduled for Tuesday; no Flagg Road discussion posted (Updated)
Above: A vote that may impact the Burnett estate’s fate is scheduled for the next Board of Selectmen meeting. Meanwhile, an item publicly announced for discussion (Flagg Road) isn’t posted. Read the full article → from Burnett Estate preservation BOS vote scheduled for Tuesday; no Flagg Road discussion posted (Updated)
SWL: Rte. 9 water main replacement blocking Woodland Road intersection
Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Route 9 Water Main project is still under way. Read the full article → from SWL: Rte. 9 water main replacement blocking Woodland Road intersection
Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)
An applicant is taking steps to site a Medical Marijuana dispensary in Southborough. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)
Recreation news: Commission seat open and Choate Lights approved
Southborough Recreation is looking to fill a vacancy on their commission. Read the full article → from Recreation news: Commission seat open and Choate Lights approved
The week in government: Choate Field lights; Changing Landscape of Special Education
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: Choate Field lights; Changing Landscape of Special Education