At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, three new members were appointed to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The appointments were uncontested. Read the full article → from BOS: Planning Board and ZBA appointments
Last night, developer Robert Moss explained to the Planning Board and public his plans for demolishing the historic Garfield House. Early on he stated he has no interest in exploring alternatives to demolition of the historic home. The Town Planner and community members sought to change his mind. And today, a town teen is leading a protest in hopes of effecting a change. Read the full article → from Garfield House: Planning Board awaits advice from counsel; 14 year old rallying a protest
The town notified department and committee heads last week of plans to demolish the Garfield House. According to Town Planner Jennifer Burney, the town lacks the bylaws to protect the property. Read the full article → from Garfield House may be demolished within weeks; town without historic protection bylaws (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/14-7/20): New ZBA & Planning Board members, police interviews, Park Central continuance, Narcan, economic report (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Lance Corporal Dougan. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Monday, July 14, 2014
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/6 – 7/13/14): BOS retreat
The town website shared news of a new vacancy that needs to be filled. Read the full article → from New vacancy: Conservation Commission
I took a little stroll down memory lane through Susan’s blog post from 5 years ago. I came across some moments worth remembering. Read the full article → from 5 years ago: Town character, armed force, kindergarten pride, and Hollywood in Southborough
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/30 – 7/6/14): BOS to discuss comments to MassDOT on Main St
This week, the Advisory Committee, spurred on by recent events dug into transparency of town government. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee: Actions for town to improve transparency
According to Southborough Wicked Local, the consultant hired by ZBA supported the developer’s study on the 40B impact. Read the full article → from SWL: Peer reviewer supports Park Central 40B traffic study; cautions about follow up development
Don’t think your single voice makes much difference in this town? Consider this: three town committees need one more volunteer to reach a quorum. Read the full article → from Town committees: 4 without quorum, 30+ vacancies, and appeal from Youth Commission
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/23 – 6/29/14): Advisory on DPW budget and ZBA on Park Central and Mooney Field
At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen made minor changes to Transfer Station policies for the new year. But they charged a town committee with digging into possibilities for overhauling the way the town handles trash disposal. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)