Southborough Wicked Local reports on two items of business at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Both relate to the board’s desire to strengthen the town’s economic development. Read the full article → from BOS encouraging economic development
Government
Police: Latest logs; response to domestic violence story
Southborough Police Department’s latest logs. And news that the logs filter out any domestic violence calls per a recent state law. Read the full article → from Police: Latest logs; response to domestic violence story
The week in government (10/6-10/12/14): Planning Board on open space issues and proposed bylaws; BOS to make appointments
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/6-10/12/14): Planning Board on open space issues and proposed bylaws; BOS to make appointments
OSPC seeks to resolve more open space in limbo: Killiam Farms and Pine Hill
Tonight, the Planning Board’s agenda includes discussion of a letter from the Open Space Preservation Commission. That letter was originally submitted to selectmen, asking for help to resolve two open space issues “that have been a long time in limbo: Killam Farms and the Pine Hill Conservation Restriction (CR).” Read the full article → from OSPC seeks to resolve more open space in limbo: Killiam Farms and Pine Hill
Vacancies on committee to create affordable housing (and more)
The Town of Southborough is once again advertising for volunteers to fill board vacancies.
This time, the focus is on the Southborough Housing Opportunity Committee (a.k.a. SHOPC). Read the full article → from Vacancies on committee to create affordable housing (and more)
Why flags will be at half staff: October 3, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff in honor of Lt. Colonel Morris Fontenot. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: October 3, 2014
ZBA Park Central hearings postponed to October 29th for “final discussions” on 40B
Last night, residents opposing the developments at Park Central learned that a critical vote might take place at the end of this month. The news came at the end of another evening of frustrating delays. Read the full article → from ZBA Park Central hearings postponed to October 29th for “final discussions” on 40B
SYFS: Looking for students to join the board
Southborough Youth and Family services is looking for two Youth Board Members. Read the full article → from SYFS: Looking for students to join the board
Historic Southborough: Homeowners take advantage of commissions’ sign program
Homeowners take advantage of Southborough’s Historic Home Sign program. Read the full article → from Historic Southborough: Homeowners take advantage of commissions’ sign program
Board of Assessors Vacancy – apply by Wednesday
The town is seeking a new member for the Board of Assessors. Read the full article → from Board of Assessors Vacancy – apply by Wednesday
Why flags will be at half staff: September 30, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Tuesday in honor of Major Michael J. Donahue, KIA. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: September 30, 2014
The week in government (9/29-10/5/14): Public Works Planning, revitalizing tennis courts and ZBA hears more on Park Central
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/29-10/5/14): Public Works Planning, revitalizing tennis courts and ZBA hears more on Park Central
Updated equipment in Town Hearing room; training to use starts October 1
This month, Southborough Access Media replaced and upgraded equipment used to broadcast and replay town government meetings in the Town House Hearing Room. Read the full article → from Updated equipment in Town Hearing room; training to use starts October 1
Police & Fire news: Town to study new site for Public Safety Building and equip officers with Tasers
At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, members followed up on two discussions with the town’s emergency chiefs. They gave both chiefs the greenlight to continue exploring property at the Transfer Station for a new public safety building. And they approved Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ request to arm his force with tasers. Read the full article → from Police & Fire news: Town to study new site for Public Safety Building and equip officers with Tasers