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
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
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
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Affordable Housing Plan (at last)
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)
Town boards are concerned by a study that casts Southborough’s as an uncompetitive employer. As a result, they may ask voters to raise personnel salary ranges. Read the full article → from Southborough re-examining town employee compensation
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process has already begun. So, go get your papers! Read the full article → from Get your nomination papers – 11 seats up for grabs
There are a few news items out of the Southborough Library worth sharing. Read the full article → from The Southborough Library looks forward: Legislative breakfast, Strategic Planning, and new image
Applying for permits in Southborough just got easier. Read the full article → from “Shop” online for gas, electrical, and plumbing permits
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/9-2/15/15): Update on Affordable Housing Plan; Kindergroup Study Update
Some of you may not know about a legal battle between Southborough and Northborough over the high school construction costs. “Others may wonder, whatever happened with that?”
Telegram.com reports that the long running dispute has finally been resolved. Read the full article → from telegram: Southborough to pay Northborough $1.7 million for ARHS construction dispute (Updated)
Last April, voters at Town Meeting overwhelmingly supported an effort to pursue efforts to re-turf 9-11 field. This month, Town Officials learned that before the effort can move forward, it may have to go back. Read the full article → from 911 field’s fate uncertain; may return to ATM
The Town is moving forward on a project to evaluate Police and Fire buildings. Meanwhile, safety chiefs are continuing efforts to explain to the community the need for the project. Read the full article → from Public Safety building project – committee appointed and virtual tour of police station
This month, Southborough begin filling out applications for town scholarships. Meanwhile, the committee responsible for granting them publicly announced they are under-resourced. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee “desperate” for help