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
The week in government: Appeal to ZBA on Fay Athletic Field
Government
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)
Proposed development off Chestnut Hill Road
Last night, the Planning Board held a preliminary discussion for a potential 10-16 home development off Chestnut Hill Road. Read the full article → from Proposed development off Chestnut Hill Road
The week in government: Discussions on preliminary subdivision Chestnut Hill Farm Road; preliminary FY17 budget talks
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: Discussions on preliminary subdivision Chestnut Hill Farm Road; preliminary FY17 budget talks
Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
The Department of Public Works responded to a neighborhood request to improve safety issues at Parmenter and Pine Hill road. But the fixes being implemented are sparking disagreement. Read the full article → from Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
ZBA to hear appeal of turf field at Fay complex; Youth Soccer seeking support
Abutters to Fay School’s athletic field complex behind Mill Street are appealing a recent decision by the Planning Board. Southborough Youth Soccer is now seeking help in opposing the appeal. Read the full article → from ZBA to hear appeal of turf field at Fay complex; Youth Soccer seeking support
The week in government: Public Safety Study Committee and lots of school 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: Public Safety Study Committee and lots of school meetings
Recycling, reuse and hazardous waste events this Saturday and next, plus ongoing resources
Two disposal/recycling events are coming up that are worth noting. While I’m at it, I might as well throw in reminders about other options. Read the full article → from Recycling, reuse and hazardous waste events this Saturday and next, plus ongoing resources
Reminder: Submit questions on Open Meeting or Conflict laws and register for October 15 forum
The Town is hosting a presentation by the AG’s office next Thursday, October 15. The purpose is to better inform town employees and committee members of the ethics rules they need to follow.
The forum is also open to any member of the public who wants to better understand the transparency and conflict laws. Read the full article → from Reminder: Submit questions on Open Meeting or Conflict laws and register for October 15 forum
BOS votes on Fire Station, public safety complex, and sidewalk commitee
Last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting was heavily focused on town infrastructure.
Selectmen filled out committees for a potential new public safety complex and prioritizing sidewalk projects in town.They also awarded close to $90,000 in design and construction contracts.
Much of that cost was acknowledged as possibly redundant, but also deemed necessary. Read the full article → from BOS votes on Fire Station, public safety complex, and sidewalk commitee
Commuter rail: Fitzgerald’s lot approved (almost); legislators pushing for MBTA improvements
Last night, the Planning Board voted in favor of Fitzgerald’s Store’s plan to develop a parking lot for commuters. Meanwhile, legislators are continuing to pursue improvements to the MBTA stop. Read the full article → from Commuter rail: Fitzgerald’s lot approved (almost); legislators pushing for MBTA improvements