There are a few news items out of the Southborough Library worth sharing. Read the full article → from Library: Legislative breakfast this Friday; and an update on strategic vision
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process has already begun. So, go get your papers! Read the full article → from Pull nomination papers for Town office – 12 seats up for grabs (Updated)
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: Main Street Design; Planning on St. Mark’s Solar and warrant articles; Regional School budget; and Park Central at ZBA
The Board of Selectmen will be asking Town Meeting voters permission to sell two buildings: Fayville Hall and the former, secondary Fire Station. Read the full article → from BOS recommends selling Fayville Hall and Fire Station #2; discusses future of South Union
Last night, the Board of Selectmen heard the final report from the Sidewalk Construction Priorities Committee.
While there was no vote by the board, the committee’s priority list appears to have been adopted as the official priorities of the Town. Read the full article → from Town Sidewalk priorities determined
Selectmen Paul Cimino underwent an unexpected quadruple bypass surgery on Friday. Read the full article → from Selectman Cimino recovering from quadruple bypass
The Corridor Nine is continuing to look at transportation issues in our area. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine breakfast with Transportation Secretary – Thursday
Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Northborough-Southborough school district is settling in a complaint brought by a former Algonquin janitor. Read the full article → from SWL: School district agrees to pay out on discrimination charges
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scolia. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff (Updated)
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: BOS to hear recommendations on sidewalk priorities and use/disposition of Town-owned buildings (Updated)
I just discovered that two recent stories didn’t show up under “News” stories headings. That means some of you who follow News or Government News on the blog likely missed them. And there’s an update on tomorrow night’s Planning Board meeting. Read the full article → from Hearings on Solar & Over 55 housing bylaws; Discussion on Flagg Road safety; and 9/11 Field and Burnett House updates you may have missed
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 Today’s the deadline – Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary (Updated)
About 500 acres of priority land has been lost to development in last 7 years. None has been protected.
Open Space members hope residents will help them buck that trend. Read the full article → from Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
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