Last week, the Town hosted a Business & Nonprofit Summit. The focus was sharing relevant information and seeking input to plan for the next 25 years.
Now the Economic Development Committee is sharing the video and seeking feedback. Read the full article → from What should Southborough look like in 25 years? EDC shares 2040 Summitt video; seeks feedback
The owner of the historic Garfield/Burnett Estate at 84 Main Street is seeking to clear up confusion about the status of his talks with the Town. Jon Delli Priscoli states he is still seeking to preserve and restore the home. Now he is pressuring the Town to come to consensus on a deal. Read the full article → from Burnett House owners: Time for Town to act; proposal for use of Community Preservation funds to purchase development rights (Updated)
For information on today’s Town ceremonies, see yesterday morning’s post. Read the full article → from In honor of Veterans Day
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/10-11/16/14): School Committee and Open Space Preservation Commission
For months, residents hoping to preserve a town landmark have been waiting for news. The “no news is good news” period has ended. Read the full article → from Application filed for demolition of the Garfield/Burnett House (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Charles Tucker II. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: November 8, 2014
I’ve queued up a few stories on Town government news.
With a new video out that should garner interest, it’s time to share them. Read the full article → from Roundup of Town news: Updated Main Street presentation, Town tax collectors may take titles, planned info hub and promoting mentors
A majority of Southborough voters are likely disappointed this morning by some of the state election results. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted – Herr by a hair, less support for Q4 and other anamolies
There were no major controversies at Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. But there were a lot of interesting tidbits including roadblocks to re-turfing a town field and discussion of a public records request policy. Read the full article → from BOS meeting recap: 9-11 Field roadblocks, public records policy, taxes and more (Updated)
Don’t forget to vote in the state election Tuesday! Here’s the info you need. Read the full article → from Get out and vote
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/3-11/9/14): BOS at Senior Center tonight, tax classification hearing
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (11/3-9/14): Fundraisers, collection drives, kids entertainment, and family fun
The town posts that the hopper is down. They have temporary recepticles in place, but don’t expect a quick in and out. Read the full article → from Transfer Station hopper broken – but refuse still accepted
In preparation for Tuesday’s election, here is a round up of media coverage, press releases and endorsements for the two women running in the 8th district race. Read the full article → from Roundup: Race for the 8th district