Last night, the Planning Board approved the rules and regulations for solar projects covered by the Solar Bylaw. The related discussion clarified that installations by schools and non-profits are subject to approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from Solar Bylaw: Planning Board approves regulations; Schools and non-profit projects need ZBA approval
Government
The week in government: BOS appointments to Public Safety and Sidewalk committees; Planning Board Solar rules & regs hearing
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 appointments to Public Safety and Sidewalk committees; Planning Board Solar rules & regs hearing
Youth & Family Services head to retire after 30 years
In a letter to the Southbough Youth Commission, Laurie Sugarman-Whittier announced her intention to resign in four months. Read the full article → from Youth & Family Services head to retire after 30 years
Town development news: Researching solar at schools and siting of public safety complex; construction project updates
I haven’t had a chance to cover all that I’d like in Town and school business. Fortunately, there are other sources doing some of that work for me.
Here’s my latest roundup. Read the full article → from Town development news: Researching solar at schools and siting of public safety complex; construction project updates
Jump-start your business: Free start-up incubator for entrepreneurs & small businesses – Oct 6
The Economic Development Committee and Southborough Library are working together to support local business. Read the full article → from Jump-start your business: Free start-up incubator for entrepreneurs & small businesses – Oct 6
SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 15
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 15
Grass-roots effort to raise concerns about Wifi in Southborough
Some parents concerned about the impact of Wifi on children’s health have been working to raise awareness in Southborough and through the media. Read the full article → from Grass-roots effort to raise concerns about Wifi in Southborough
The week in government: BOS discusses best practices & key issues; Combined School committee looks at next year’s proposed calendar
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 discusses best practices & key issues; Combined School committee looks at next year’s proposed calendar
BOS interviews and appoints new committee members; Library seeking new Friend
Last week, the Board of Selectmen interviewed 8 qualified candidates to fill three vacancies on town committees. In the end, they appointed four (and created a new power couple.) Read the full article → from BOS interviews and appoints new committee members; Library seeking new Friend
Why flags are at half staff: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2015
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today, and again tomorrow. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2015
Solar Regulation hearing – September 21
An updated draft of solar bylaw regulations has been posted and the public hearing is now scheduled for September 21st. Read the full article → from Solar Regulation hearing – September 21
The week in government: 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: School Committee
Two resident openings on new committee to prioritize building sidewalks in our “unwalkable” town
Is Flagg Road where we need a sidwalk the most? Or is there another street you think should top the list. Residents will get a chance to weigh in this fall. Read the full article → from Two resident openings on new committee to prioritize building sidewalks in our “unwalkable” town
Concerned about open meeting and conflict laws? Take note
Last spring, some residents expressed concern that the Town’s elected and appointed officials aren’t educated enough on the laws they need to abide.
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty is seeking to remedy that. And he’s also hoping to help educate you. Read the full article → from Concerned about open meeting and conflict laws? Take note