Two residents from Bantry and Tara roads criticized recent work done to Route 9 at Flagg Road as creating a hazard. Read the full article → from Northside residents criticize “dangerous” state improvements to Rte 9 at Flagg Road
Government
SWL: ZBA upholds Fay athletic field approval
According to Southborough Wicked Local, Youth Soccer and Fay School will get their new turf field. But while neighbors got the age restrictions they wanted from the school, they weren’t written in as conditions by the ZBA. Read the full article → from SWL: ZBA upholds Fay athletic field approval
Town efforts: Evaluating resources/needs; Pursuing aggregate electricity savings for community
The town is working on three projects worth knowing about: Identifying excess Town properties; pursuing a power supply aggregate for the community; and evaluating recreational gym and field needs in town. Read the full article → from Town efforts: Evaluating resources/needs; Pursuing aggregate electricity savings for community
Town employee news: Alice Kavanaugh retirement, Sarah Cassell promotion
Last week, the Southborough Senior Center celebrated the retirement of Alice Kavanaugh at age 95. And an update on SYFS staff changes. Read the full article → from Town employee news: Alice Kavanaugh retirement, Sarah Cassell promotion
The week in government: Fay Athletic Field, School Committee, and three Park Central 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: Fay Athletic Field, School Committee, and three Park Central meetings
ZBA rules St. Mark’s Solar panels protected; school planning new location
The school got the ruling neighbors didn’t want. But it also shared news that I thought would make their plans less controversial – and yet it somehow didn’t. Read the full article → from ZBA rules St. Mark’s Solar panels protected; school planning new location
SAM off the air December 7-14; available through YouTube
The station is upgrading equipment. Read the full article → from SAM off the air December 7-14; available through YouTube
BOS to evaluate public safety building needs vs $20M estimate & talking to St. Mark’s about land
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
Why flags are at half staff: December 3-7, 2015 (Updated)
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)
Town-owned Affordable Home up for lottery – Open House Dec 19
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
Roundup: Primate center, memorial, and an arrest and conviction
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 bringing solar question to Zoning Board (Updated)
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)
The week in government: Potential for disposition of town properties; Appeal of Fay field; St. Mark’s solar (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)
Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed and What’s Happening
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