Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Board of Selectmen were cited for an Open Meeting Law violation last spring. According to the article, its a charge that Chair John Rooney is disputing as inaccurate. Read the full article → from BOS Chair disputes AG citation for Open Meeting Law violation
Government
The week in government: Sidewalk committee begins implementing “scoring plan”, ZBA hears appeal re Stonebrook Village
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: Sidewalk committee begins implementing “scoring plan”, ZBA hears appeal re Stonebrook Village
Road news: November 11 paving, purported ongoing safety violation at Woodland intersection
Some updates and news on road construction and safety issues. Read the full article → from Road news: November 11 paving, purported ongoing safety violation at Woodland intersection
Single tax rate approved: Rate reduced but your bill may be a little higher
The board again approved a single tax rate for FY16.
The rate is a decrease from $16.02 to $15.82 per thousand (about 1.26%). However, assessors estimate that (excluding the Community Preservation surcharge) the average family’s bill will go up by 1.97% (or $176). Read the full article → from Single tax rate approved: Rate reduced but your bill may be a little higher
The week in government: Tax classification hearing, proposed changes to Transfer Station take-back program and violation fines
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: Tax classification hearing, proposed changes to Transfer Station take-back program and violation fines
Videos: Support for entrepreneurs, training for transparent/efficient government, and parades
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Support for entrepreneurs, training for transparent/efficient government, and parades
ZBA: Refining rules on submittal process; encouraging compromises on athletic field
The Zoning Board of Appeals met last night. One of the big items on their agenda was an appeal of a recent Planning Board decision. Another was discussion of a board policy that has caused confusion. Read the full article → from ZBA: Refining rules on submittal process; encouraging compromises on athletic field
ZBA meeting may not be broadcast live tonight
In my government meetings for the week, I mentioned that the Zoning Board of Appeals broadcast may be delayed instead of live. SAM asked me to make sure readers got that message. Read the full article → from ZBA meeting may not be broadcast live tonight
Krosslink meeting for entrepreneurs – November 4
The Economic Development Committee and Southborough Library are continuing to support local entrepreneurs. Read the full article → from Krosslink meeting for entrepreneurs – November 4
The week in government: Appeal to ZBA on Fay Athletic Field
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: Appeal to ZBA on Fay Athletic Field
Seeking volunteers to clean up trails – October 31
Next weekend, the Southborough Trail Committee will be working to clean up the Sudbury Reservoir Trail. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers to clean up trails – October 31
BOS: Deadlines for Warrant Articles, Mass DOT hearing and Town Administrator evaluation
Some more highlights out of this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from BOS: Deadlines for Warrant Articles, Mass DOT hearing and Town Administrator evaluation
Advertise your wedding services (for free) to Southborough’s engaged couples
The Town Clerk’s office is trying to facilitate a marriage between town vendors and resident lovebirds. Read the full article → from Advertise your wedding services (for free) to Southborough’s engaged couples
Selectmen to re-evaluate town committees and their roles: Open Space & Public Works Planning up first (Updated)
Last night, selectmen discussed their priority goals for the year. One of them was taking a look at eliminating some Town Committees and clarifying the roles of others. Read the full article → from Selectmen to re-evaluate town committees and their roles: Open Space & Public Works Planning up first (Updated)