This week, the Board of Selectmen were briefed on the public safety building project. 3 out of 4 presented options required acquiring land from St. Mark’s School. The “very preliminary” price tags for all construction options was around $20 million. Read the full article → from BOS to evaluate public safety building needs vs $20M estimate & talking to St. Mark’s about land
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of the victims of yesterday’s shooting in San Bernardino, CA. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 3-7, 2015 (Updated)
Recently, the Town re-acquired an Affordable Housing property at 26 Gilmore Road. The house will be made available for purchase by qualified applicants through a lottery. Read the full article → from Town-owned Affordable Home up for lottery – Open House Dec 19
I’ve been so wrapped up in holiday events that I missed sharing some Southborough news. Here’s my latest roundup of stories. Read the full article → from Roundup: Primate center, memorial, and an arrest and conviction
St. Mark’s School is asking the ZBA to rule on their exemption to zoning restrictions. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s bringing solar question to Zoning Board (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: Potential for disposition of town properties; Appeal of Fay field; St. Mark’s solar (Updated)
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
Last week, the Board of Selectmen heard from concerned residents living on or by Parmenter and Pine Hill roads. Read the full article → from Residents continue to flag safety issues along Parmenter and Pine Hill roads, not just intersection
The ZBA responded to a request from the Planning Board for more time to comment on the plans for a 40B at Park Central. Read the full article → from Park Central: ZBA and developer agree to give boards more time to comment
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 St Design prepares for 75% plan – easement issues & asthetic options
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Aaron Cordoba-Martinez of Taunton. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: November 23, 2015
Flags in Southborough and across the nation will be flying at half staff on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in sympathy with the victims of the Paris attacks. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, November 19, 2015
Southborough Rec is looking to replace outdated playground equipment. Their “Friends” are looking to help, and could use yours. Read the full article → from Support revitalization of Fay playground by helping the Gobble Wobble
The Town’s online interface has a new look and enhanced functionality. Read the full article → from Southborough launches new “Virtual Town Hall” (aka website)