Last week, the Board of Selectmen heard from concerned residents living on or by Parmenter and Pine Hill roads. Read the full article → from Residents continue to flag safety issues along Parmenter and Pine Hill roads, not just intersection
Government
Park Central: ZBA and developer agree to give boards more time to comment
The ZBA responded to a request from the Planning Board for more time to comment on the plans for a 40B at Park Central. Read the full article → from Park Central: ZBA and developer agree to give boards more time to comment
The week in government: Main St Design prepares for 75% plan – easement issues & asthetic options
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: Main St Design prepares for 75% plan – easement issues & asthetic options
Why flags will be at half staff: November 23, 2015
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Aaron Cordoba-Martinez of Taunton. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: November 23, 2015
Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, November 19, 2015
Flags in Southborough and across the nation will be flying at half staff on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in sympathy with the victims of the Paris attacks. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, November 19, 2015
Support revitalization of Fay playground by helping the Gobble Wobble
Southborough Rec is looking to replace outdated playground equipment. Their “Friends” are looking to help, and could use yours. Read the full article → from Support revitalization of Fay playground by helping the Gobble Wobble
Southborough launches new “Virtual Town Hall” (aka website)
The Town’s online interface has a new look and enhanced functionality. Read the full article → from Southborough launches new “Virtual Town Hall” (aka website)
Residents concerned by ZBA’s increased pace on Park Central hearings
A controversial proposed 40B project at Park Central has been in the works since January 2013. Now residents are expressing concerned over a stepped up pace in the proceedings. Read the full article → from Residents concerned by ZBA’s increased pace on Park Central hearings
The week in government: Planning Board, BOS, Regional School Committee, ZBA
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: Planning Board, BOS, Regional School Committee, ZBA
BOS Chair disputes AG citation for Open Meeting Law violation
Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Board of Selectmen were cited for an Open Meeting Law violation last spring. According to the article, its a charge that Chair John Rooney is disputing as inaccurate. Read the full article → from BOS Chair disputes AG citation for Open Meeting Law violation
The week in government: Sidewalk committee begins implementing “scoring plan”, ZBA hears appeal re Stonebrook Village
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: Sidewalk committee begins implementing “scoring plan”, ZBA hears appeal re Stonebrook Village
Road news: November 11 paving, purported ongoing safety violation at Woodland intersection
Some updates and news on road construction and safety issues. Read the full article → from Road news: November 11 paving, purported ongoing safety violation at Woodland intersection
Single tax rate approved: Rate reduced but your bill may be a little higher
The board again approved a single tax rate for FY16.
The rate is a decrease from $16.02 to $15.82 per thousand (about 1.26%). However, assessors estimate that (excluding the Community Preservation surcharge) the average family’s bill will go up by 1.97% (or $176). Read the full article → from Single tax rate approved: Rate reduced but your bill may be a little higher
The week in government: Tax classification hearing, proposed changes to Transfer Station take-back program and violation fines
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: Tax classification hearing, proposed changes to Transfer Station take-back program and violation fines