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
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
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
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
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
SHOPC (Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee) and the Planning Board are holding a public forum to investigate residents’ needs for senior housing. Read the full article → from Reminder: Senior housing needs forum Wednesday morning (not just for seniors)
Expect a lot of detours next week as the town takes seven paving projects. Read the full article → from Eight roads to be paved next week: Boston Road (causeway closed 9/8-9/9), Central Street and more
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: Appointment of new Library Trustee; DPW request for Ad Hoc sidewalk committee
Town committees are seeking volunteers to help with a survey of other communities’ waste management practices. Read the full article → from Town looking for help to reduce waste stream
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 and Stonebrook Village at ZBA; Public Safety at Advisory; Breakneck Hill water at Conservation
Town Planner Jennifer Burney blogged an update on a project that’s been kicking around for a few years – Ila Bella, formerly known as Rossi Estates. Read the full article → from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates begins clearing for construction Monday
Southborough’s cub reporter Shayna Rose has been at it again. She has three more interviews under her belt worth sharing. One clearly Trumps the rest. Read the full article → from Kid reporter at it again: Athlete, cheerleaders and an interview that Trumps the rest
Above: Youth soccer will be adding a turf field to Fay School’s athletic field complex. To chagrin of neighbors (and perhaps some parents), weekend morning play will continue to be allowed. (Image from Google Maps) Last month, the Planning Board continued a hearing on permits for adding a turf playing area at Fay School’s athletic Read the full article → from Planning Board approves turf addition and keeping morning hours at SYS/Fay athletic field
A reader informed me that her home and neighbors lost water in the wee hours of Thursday morning. She wondered if it was due to the Route 9 construction, and shouldn’t the Department of Public Works have notified residents to be prepared. It turns out that while it may have been related to the project Read the full article → from Isolated break in water service yesterday morning