At last night’s Planning Board meeting, members made it clear that they are still disputing actions by the Zoning Board of Appeals related to the Park Central Development. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking to hire counsel over ZBA’s Park Central Use Variance decision
Government
Weigh in on Open Space & Recreation – February 4
Southborough officials are preparing to update the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. But first, they want to hear from you. Read the full article → from Weigh in on Open Space & Recreation – February 4
Town Planner vacancy
Town Planner Jennifer Burney’s last day is this Friday. Read the full article → from Town Planner vacancy
Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”
If you are a resident, you may be concerned about news related to commuting elsewhere by rail or Mass Pike. If you own an area business (or are encouraging local development), you’re likely more worried about commuting within our local hub.
Recent announcements cover it all. Read the full article → from Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”
The week in government: EDC, Personnel Board and School committee & council meetings
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: EDC, Personnel Board and School committee & council meetings
Burnett House owner warns preservation in peril
The owner warned that if an agreement isn’t “immediately” reached to address preserving the estate in front of Annual Town Meeting, he “will be forced to entertain the other available options for the property.” Read the full article → from Burnett House owner warns preservation in peril
Moderator seeking Advisory Committee applications by Sunday
Moderator David Coombs addressed the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night about his need to fill the Advisory Committee vacancy quickly. Read the full article → from Moderator seeking Advisory Committee applications by Sunday
John Butler resigns from Advisory Committee
After 33 years on town committees, including the past 18-20 on Advisory, John Butler is stepping down. Read the full article → from John Butler resigns from Advisory Committee
The week in government: Park Central back at ZBA and Conservation
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: Park Central back at ZBA and Conservation
Issues to expect in the new year
Here are some past issues the Town and/or schools are dealing with that I expect will continue to concern readers this year. Read the full article → from Issues to expect in the new year
What’s open and closed over New Year’s
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the New Year’s holiday. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over New Year’s
The week in government: Review of final sidewalk recommendation rankings
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: Review of final sidewalk recommendation rankings
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
SWL: Deal reached to allow completion of Rte. 9 water main replacement
According to an article by Southborough Wicked Local, the Rte. 9 project hit a bump when the Town sought easements to two abutting residential properties. Read the full article → from SWL: Deal reached to allow completion of Rte. 9 water main replacement