Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Route 9 Water Main project is still under way. Read the full article → from SWL: Rte. 9 water main replacement blocking Woodland Road intersection
Government
Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)

An applicant is taking steps to site a Medical Marijuana dispensary in Southborough. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)
Recreation news: Commission seat open and Choate Lights approved
Southborough Recreation is looking to fill a vacancy on their commission. Read the full article → from Recreation news: Commission seat open and Choate Lights approved
The week in government: Choate Field lights; Changing Landscape of Special Education

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: Choate Field lights; Changing Landscape of Special Education
ZBA to bring Flagg Road safety issues to BOS – February 2nd

This week, the Zoning Board of Appeals informed the public that they will be asking Selectmen to approve “three major” safety measures for Flagg Road and Deerfoot Road. Read the full article → from ZBA to bring Flagg Road safety issues to BOS – February 2nd
The week in government: ZBA on Park Central traffic

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 on Park Central traffic
Town Clerk seeking Administrative Assistant
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to make residents aware of this opportunity. Read the full article → from Town Clerk seeking Administrative Assistant
Planning Board seeking to hire counsel over ZBA’s Park Central Use Variance decision
At last night’s Planning Board meeting, members made it clear that they are still disputing actions by the Zoning Board of Appeals related to the Park Central Development. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking to hire counsel over ZBA’s Park Central Use Variance decision
Weigh in on Open Space & Recreation – February 4
Southborough officials are preparing to update the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. But first, they want to hear from you. Read the full article → from Weigh in on Open Space & Recreation – February 4
Town Planner vacancy

Town Planner Jennifer Burney’s last day is this Friday. Read the full article → from Town Planner vacancy
Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”

If you are a resident, you may be concerned about news related to commuting elsewhere by rail or Mass Pike. If you own an area business (or are encouraging local development), you’re likely more worried about commuting within our local hub.
Recent announcements cover it all. Read the full article → from Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”
The week in government: EDC, Personnel Board and School committee & council 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: EDC, Personnel Board and School committee & council meetings
Burnett House owner warns preservation in peril

The owner warned that if an agreement isn’t “immediately” reached to address preserving the estate in front of Annual Town Meeting, he “will be forced to entertain the other available options for the property.” Read the full article → from Burnett House owner warns preservation in peril
Moderator seeking Advisory Committee applications by Sunday
Moderator David Coombs addressed the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night about his need to fill the Advisory Committee vacancy quickly. Read the full article → from Moderator seeking Advisory Committee applications by Sunday