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
Government
SWL: School district agrees to pay out on discrimination charges
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
Why flags are at half staff (Updated)
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)
The week in government: BOS to hear recommendations on sidewalk priorities and use/disposition of Town-owned buildings (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)
Hearings on Solar & Over 55 housing bylaws; Discussion on Flagg Road safety; and 9/11 Field and Burnett House updates you may have missed
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
Today’s the deadline – Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary (Updated)
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)
Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
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
Town offers three scholarship opportunities – Apply by March 31st
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
The week in government: Green Technology on Transfer Station fine bylaw proposal; Southborough School Committee
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: Green Technology on Transfer Station fine bylaw proposal; Southborough School Committee
9/11 Field legislation passed; Town able to re-turf
Good news on the initiative to save 9-11 Memorial Field. Read the full article → from 9/11 Field legislation passed; Town able to re-turf
BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
Last night, the Board of Selectmen announced that they had approved a Preservation Restriction on 84 Main Street. Read the full article → from BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Selectmen agreed that the spot wasn’t the best choice. Still, they voted to provide a letter of non-opposition to the dispensary. Read the full article → from BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
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 Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
Upcoming hearings cover a controversial solar installation and changes to Solar and Over 55 development bylaws. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22