Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff in solidarity with the victims of the terror attacks in Brussels. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: March 23, 2016
This week, two boards met to discuss alleged overreach by the Zoning Board of Appeals on the largest development project that Southborough has ever had. And a third party reports that its Chair will seek to reverse the decisions behind the controversy. Read the full article → from ZBA accused again of overreaching on Park Central
Yesterday was the filing deadline for candidates in this year’s Town Election. And since my last post, another race popped up, featuring some familiar rivals. Read the full article → from Town Election update: Races for Moderator and Planning
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: Park Central waivers, Marijuana dispensary (bylaw discussions and permit hearing), and 55+ housing at Southville & Parkerville
To participate in deciding our Town’s budgets, bylaws, and elected officials, you need to be registered in Southborough by tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Register by Tuesday night to vote in Town Meeting and May election
The Green Technology Committee is reaching out to the community on their Warrant Article to adopt “Energy Stretch Building Codes”. Read the full article → from How would adopting “Energy Stretch” codes impact building? March 29 info session
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of State Trooper Thomas L. Clardy. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: March 18, 2016
Last month, local media reported Southborough K-8 per pupil spending as above average for the state and higher than most area schools. And on Friday, the Town published the projected budget for next year’s spending. Read the full article → from School spending: FY17 budgets, district rankings, and K-8 intitiatives on hold
Last night, the Board of Selectmen ratified a vote to approve Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ 15% raise. But first, selectmen shared their justification. Read the full article → from Selectmen justify Police chief’s new salary as below area average
Tonight is the last time the Town Clerk is open with evening hours before the Friday deadline to pull papers and Monday deadline to file. Read the full article → from Reminder: Deadline to pull papers is Friday, filing due Monday (and tonight is the last night)
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: CPA application for Burnett/Garfield estate preservation restriction
This Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen are scheduled to ratify a 15% salary increase for the Southborough Police Chief, possibly without public discussion. Read the full article → from Selectmen to approve 15% pay raise for police chief (Updated)
An update on Town Election politics. Read the full article → from Town Election: Planning Board contest brewing – conservationist v. developer (Updated)
Updates related to the proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary and related citizen’s petitions to change Town bylaws. Read the full article → from BOS to appoint “negotiation team” for Marijuana dispensary on Friday; Citizen’s Article hearings 3/28