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)
Government
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
The week in government: Planning & Conservation on Park Central, and Historical Commission on Police Station & Fayville Hall
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: Planning & Conservation on Park Central, and Historical Commission on Police Station & Fayville Hall
Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of Specialist Bernardino Guevara Jr. of the Army who died on June 6th. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18
ZBA appears favorable towards Ken’s addition; continued to discuss road signs for delivery trucks
Ken’s Foods asked the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a 65 foot high addition to its Southborough building on Turnpike Road. Read the full article → from ZBA appears favorable towards Ken’s addition; continued to discuss road signs for delivery trucks
New Town Planner (hopefully) starting soon
On Monday night, the Planning Board inteviewed a finalist for the Town Planner position. According to Southborough Wicked Local, she passed muster with the board. Read the full article → from New Town Planner (hopefully) starting soon
The week in government: Town Planner candidate, CPC public info session, and ZBA on Ken’s Food expansion & multi-families on Flagg Road
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: Town Planner candidate, CPC public info session, and ZBA on Ken’s Food expansion & multi-families on Flagg Road
Why flags will are at half staff: June 13, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: June 13, 2016
BOS to work with state on safety issues at Flagg and Rte 9; Deerfoot sidewalk and Flagg speed humps to be considered by Town
Earlier this week, the Board of Selectmen heard a presentation on safety issues and solutions for Deerfoot and Flagg Roads. Read the full article → from BOS to work with state on safety issues at Flagg and Rte 9; Deerfoot sidewalk and Flagg speed humps to be considered by Town
Transfer Station fees to remain (mostly) the same; a few improvements, and one rejected request
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
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