The Economic Development Committee and Southborough Library are working together to support local business. Read the full article → from Jump-start your business: Free start-up incubator for entrepreneurs & small businesses – Oct 6
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 15
Some parents concerned about the impact of Wifi on children’s health have been working to raise awareness in Southborough and through the media. Read the full article → from Grass-roots effort to raise concerns about Wifi in Southborough
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 discusses best practices & key issues; Combined School committee looks at next year’s proposed calendar
Last week, the Board of Selectmen interviewed 8 qualified candidates to fill three vacancies on town committees. In the end, they appointed four (and created a new power couple.) Read the full article → from BOS interviews and appoints new committee members; Library seeking new Friend
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today, and again tomorrow. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2015
An updated draft of solar bylaw regulations has been posted and the public hearing is now scheduled for September 21st. Read the full article → from Solar Regulation hearing – September 21
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: School Committee
Is Flagg Road where we need a sidwalk the most? Or is there another street you think should top the list. Residents will get a chance to weigh in this fall. Read the full article → from Two resident openings on new committee to prioritize building sidewalks in our “unwalkable” town
Last spring, some residents expressed concern that the Town’s elected and appointed officials aren’t educated enough on the laws they need to abide.
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty is seeking to remedy that. And he’s also hoping to help educate you. Read the full article → from Concerned about open meeting and conflict laws? Take note
SHOPC (Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee) and the Planning Board are holding a public forum to investigate residents’ needs for senior housing. Read the full article → from Reminder: Senior housing needs forum Wednesday morning (not just for seniors)
Expect a lot of detours next week as the town takes seven paving projects. Read the full article → from Eight roads to be paved next week: Boston Road (causeway closed 9/8-9/9), Central Street 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: Appointment of new Library Trustee; DPW request for Ad Hoc sidewalk committee
Town committees are seeking volunteers to help with a survey of other communities’ waste management practices. Read the full article → from Town looking for help to reduce waste stream