A crowded room of voters got the chance to hear from candidates for Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen this week. Read the full article → from Candidates Night video
Government
ZBA: Park Central agreement “close” and townhouses back on table; 84 Main St owner looking to develop B&B
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard from owners of two high-interest properties in town last night: Park Central and the Burnett/Garfield Estate. Read the full article → from ZBA: Park Central agreement “close” and townhouses back on table; 84 Main St owner looking to develop B&B
Brush burning season ends this Friday
The Southborough Fire Department is reminding residents that Friday is the last day of brush burning season. Read the full article → from Brush burning season ends this Friday
Town Election: Board of Health now uncontested (and don’t forget Candidates Night is Wed)
Another candidate has pulled out of a race for Town Election. Rose Mauro will be on the town ballot for Board of Health this spring. But she is publicly asking voters not to select it. Read the full article → from Town Election: Board of Health now uncontested (and don’t forget Candidates Night is Wed)
The week in government: Park Central back at ZBA, BOS to consider water rate increases; and Candidates Night
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 back at ZBA, BOS to consider water rate increases; and Candidates Night
Hydrant flushing this week – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing this week – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
SWL: Cow fund needs volunteers, a coordinator, and sustainable funding
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund asked supporters to join them at a public forum yesterday. Southborough Wicked Local covered the meeting. Read the full article → from SWL: Cow fund needs volunteers, a coordinator, and sustainable funding
Do you want increased transparency in Town Government? If so, how?
Two votes at Town Meeting left me wondering how voter/residents feel about transparency? What do you want? Is more openness worth paying for? Read the full article → from Do you want increased transparency in Town Government? If so, how?
The week in government: Public Safety Study looks at affordability; Conservation Commission to sign extension on cow fund lease agreement
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Public Safety Study looks at affordability; Conservation Commission to sign extension on cow fund lease agreement
BOS releases minutes on two closed meetings in response to AG ruling
Last month, the Attorney General’s office ruled that the Board of Selectmen had broken Open Meeting Laws. In response, the Town has posted minutes from two closed session meetings. Read the full article → from BOS releases minutes on two closed meetings in response to AG ruling
Why flags will be at half staff: Monday, April 20
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Monday, April 20th in honor of Corporal John Michael Dawson, 22, United States Army, of Whitinsville, MA.. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Monday, April 20
Town Election: Fields narrow as two pull out
This May, residents have the opportunity to choose the best candidate in three races for town office.
Two of those races have narrowed since my last update. Read the full article → from Town Election: Fields narrow as two pull out
Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff for more than one reason today. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 15, 2015 (Updated)
Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
Last night, 80 voters overruled 54 to determine that Southborough will have a bylaw to delay demolition of historic buildings.
Clearer majorities chose to support other articles, including a solar bylaw, recycling sticker, and actions supporting town recreation. Read the full article → from Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported