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
Last night, the Board of Selectmen thanked Town Clerk Paul Berry for his more than 45 years of service. One selectmen previewed that this might not be the end of his public service to the Town. Read the full article → from Selectmen thank retiring Town Clerk; will we see him again soon?
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS to appoint Public Safety Committee
The Board of Selectmen need three residents to volunteer for the Naming Subcommittee for ARHS. Read the full article → from Help dedicate (parts of) Algonquin to those “who have made extraordinary contributions”
I just got word that the Main Street meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed. Read the full article → from Tonight’s MassDOT Main Street meeting postponed
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: MassDOT information meeting on Main Street and “400 and Rising” presentation (Updated)
On Tuesday, the Public Works Planning Board presented their Transfer Station report to selectmen. The Board of Selectmen asked a few questions, but deferred any hearing or vote to the spring. Read the full article → from Public Works board discards Pay as You Throw but recommends “Recycling Made Easier”
On Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen got another update on the FY16 budgets. It was a more positive outlook than they were given in December. Read the full article → from More on Southborough’s preliminary budgets – Town and K-8