The Town’s published budget recommendation includes a preview of twelve warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
Government
Town Budget preview
The Town has published a draft of the FY16 budget with a recommended $1.85 million increase. According to Town Administrator Mark Purple, the budget calls for an average tax bill increase of 2.87%. Read the full article → from Town Budget preview
The week in government: Street acceptance hearings for Metcalf and Thayer lanes
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Street acceptance hearings for Metcalf and Thayer lanes
Town Election: Papers pulled; possible contest for Town Clerk between Boland and Hegarty
This month is the deadline to run for office in Southborough’s annual election. To help you decide, here’s a preview of who you may be seeing on the ballot this May. Read the full article → from Town Election: Papers pulled; possible contest for Town Clerk between Boland and Hegarty
Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
The onslaught of snow and arctic temperatures has undoubtedly hit public works the hardest this year. But commuters have to be a close second. Read the full article → from Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
MassDOT meeting on Main St project – March 11
MassDOT has rescheduled its informational meeting on the Main Street reconstruction project. Read the full article → from MassDOT meeting on Main St project – March 11
Recreation sheds a light on town’s field constraints
The Recreation Department informed selectmen that town fields are “tapped out” for youth sports. The department head asked for relief that would allow her to make more use of the fields the town has. Read the full article → from Recreation sheds a light on town’s field constraints
EDC responding to BOS advice to request bigger investment in economic development
The Chair of Southborough’s Economic Development Committee found himself in an enviable position a few weeks ago. When David McCay presented his budge to the Board of Selectmen, they told him to consider asking for more. Read the full article → from EDC responding to BOS advice to request bigger investment in economic development
The week in government: Vote on Affordable Housing plan and Lights for baseball at Mooney Field
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Vote on Affordable Housing plan and Lights for baseball at Mooney Field
SWL: Efforts to preserve Burnett House
Southborough Wicked Local covered the preservation efforts of The Friends of The Burnett-Garfield House and the Southborough Historical Committee. Read the full article → from SWL: Efforts to preserve Burnett House
Affordable Housing plan up for vote on February 24
Southborough officials need to file an updated Housing Production Plan with the state by March 22. Otherwise the Town’s “safe harbor” period for Affordable Housing projects will expire. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing plan up for vote on February 24
Burnett House deal collapses; BOS still hopes for solution
A deal to restore the Burnett estate at 84 Main Street has fallen through. But selectmen still hope the owner and community can find a way to preserve the historic home. Read the full article → from Burnett House deal collapses; BOS still hopes for solution
The week in government: Affordable Housing Plan (at last)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Affordable Housing Plan (at last)
Feel like going for a walk? (Sidewalk clearing has begun)
Looks like depending on where you live, you can, or will soon be able to, get out and walk. Read the full article → from Feel like going for a walk? (Sidewalk clearing has begun)