On Monday night, selectmen had a civil but tense discussion on the Medical Marijuana Dispensary planned for 255 Turnpike Road. In the end, the draft Host Agreement with CommCan, Inc. was approved 3-1. What was left unclear is whether the board will consider rescinding the letter of non-opposition allowing the dispensary to operate. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
Government
Reminder: Candidates’ Night this Thursday
Tomorrow, the Library Board of Trustees is hosting their annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates’ Night this Thursday
Southborough getting state assistance with transparency
Town officials have been talking for a while about making our government more open and transparent. Now they are getting some assistance in seeing things through. Read the full article → from Southborough getting state assistance with transparency
Public Safety building update: BOS aiming for Presidential ballot; may vet out reappointment of opponents (Updated)
Last night, the Board of Selectmen reassured volunteers that they are still prioritizing a Public Safety Building project. Chair John Rooney told the study committee they hope to complete negotiations with St. Mark’s School for land acquisition within 2-3 weeks. The Town will be seeking to put something on the Presidential election ballot.
As part of the effort, Rooney agreed that it makes sense to vet out opponents on Town Committees when reappointments are made this June. Read the full article → from Public Safety building update: BOS aiming for Presidential ballot; may vet out reappointment of opponents (Updated)
The week in government: St. Mark’s Solar Array at Planning Board, Public Safety Building update at BOS; Regional 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: St. Mark’s Solar Array at Planning Board, Public Safety Building update at BOS; Regional School Committee
Caine’s Crossing: 11 senior housing units approved at Southville & Parkerville
Over objections from neighbors, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a permit to build an 11-unit senior housing development on the corner of Southville and Parkerville roads. Read the full article → from Caine’s Crossing: 11 senior housing units approved at Southville & Parkerville
BOS to vote on updated Host Agreement with CommCan tonight
Tonight’s, the Board of Selectmen will likely approve an updated Host Community Agreement for the Medical Marijuana dispensary coming to 255 Turnpike Drive. Read the full article → from BOS to vote on updated Host Agreement with CommCan tonight
Hydrant flushing next week (Check taps and the schedule before you wash a load!)
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing next week (Check taps and the schedule before you wash a load!)
Woodland Meadows Affordable Housing lottery
Almost 8 years after the Woodland Meadows 40B development started making headlines, four 2-bedroom affordable units will be allotted. Read the full article → from Woodland Meadows Affordable Housing lottery
Meet the Candidates – April 28
The Library Board of Trustees is again hosting their annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Meet the Candidates – April 28
The week in government: ZBA hearing on Southville senior housing; St. Mark’s solar & Park Central at 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: ZBA hearing on Southville senior housing; St. Mark’s solar & Park Central at Conservation
Algonquin settled discrimination case for $100,000; confidential agreement signed in March
Southborough Wicked Local is reporting that a discrimination case by a former ARHS janitor has been settled for $100,000. Read the full article → from Algonquin settled discrimination case for $100,000; confidential agreement signed in March
Town Meeting: Electricity savings, green efforts, pooper scooper law and more (Updated)
Here’s a list of what else voters approved, and didn’t. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Electricity savings, green efforts, pooper scooper law and more (Updated)
Town Meeting 2016 recap: Preservationists prevail across the board; every voter mattered (Updated-again)
Two voters (and meeting procedures) were the difference between holding onto the “rotting”, historic Fayville Hall (with its “cess pit”) and authorizing selectmen to “dispose of it”. Read the full article → from Town Meeting 2016 recap: Preservationists prevail across the board; every voter mattered (Updated-again)