A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/18-8/25/14): Assabet Valley to appoint interim superintendent
Government
Why flags will are at half staff: Friday, August 15, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of in honor of PVT Jose Enrique Mendez Lassalle. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: Friday, August 15, 2014
Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Major General Harold J. Greene, killed in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Main Street Design Working Group to continue exploring design options; BOS to ask Ted’s to waive right to use intersection
The Board of Selectmen last night voted for the Main Street Design Working Group to continue their work. The BOS opted to not “block” the group at this stage. This was despite some members’ disappointment in the state’s position on the intersection at Routes 30 and 85. Read the full article → from Main Street Design Working Group to continue exploring design options; BOS to ask Ted’s to waive right to use intersection
Election reminder from Town Clerk’s Office (Updated)
Remember to register to vote or change party enrollment at the Town Clerk’s Office before Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Read the full article → from Election reminder from Town Clerk’s Office (Updated)
Southborough Youth Commission raises funds to send 40 kids and teens to camp
Concessions from Summer Concert series helped send Southborough kids and teens to camp. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth Commission raises funds to send 40 kids and teens to camp
Southborough Rec posts new part-time job – Application deadline is Friday
If you are looking for some part time work, the Southborough Recreation Department is hiring this fall. Read the full article → from Southborough Rec posts new part-time job – Application deadline is Friday
Roundup of government news: Humanitarian work, alcohol licenses, and red tape hurts house sellers
It’s time for a roundup of local media coverage on what our elected officials have been up to. (Don’t worry, this isn’t another flurry of press releases.) Read the full article → from Roundup of government news: Humanitarian work, alcohol licenses, and red tape hurts house sellers
The week in government (8/11-18/14): MassDOT’s response to report from Main Street Design Working Group
This week’s meetings include reporting out on MassDOT’s response to the town’s comments on the Main Street project. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/11-18/14): MassDOT’s response to report from Main Street Design Working Group
Developer considering 400 more 40B units at Park Central within decade
Neighbors opposing a proposed 180 Unit 40B development at Park Central heard upsetting news this week. The developer has potential plans to come back with two more 40B developments within the decade. Each development would add another 200 units to the site. Read the full article → from Developer considering 400 more 40B units at Park Central within decade
Roundup of State House news: New town flag, public housing reform, and students honored
Press releases from our State Senator and Representative that have been piling up. Read the full article → from Roundup of State House news: New town flag, public housing reform, and students honored
BOS seeks Recording Secretary
Are you looking for a few extra bucks? Or would you like to contribute a service to the town? There’s a part-time opportunity to do both. (Very part-time.) Read the full article → from BOS seeks Recording Secretary
Garfield House ANR approved; owner still working with town to preserve home (updated)
The Planning Board approved the ANR of the property at 84 Main Street yesterday. The plan allows splitting the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) Estate into 4 lots. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR approved; owner still working with town to preserve home (updated)
Analysis of PILOT contributions in Southborough
Last week, chatter in blog comments referred to what some see as insufficient PILOT contributions by the private schools in town. Read the full article → from Analysis of PILOT contributions in Southborough