On Monday, March 31st, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing. The warrant article for discussion is replacement of the zoning bylaws for Site Plan Review. Read the full article → from Public hearing on zoning bylaw warrant article – March 31
Government
New Conservation Commissioner appointed
Last week, the Board of Selectmen appointed Michele Simineaux to the Conservation Commission. Read the full article → from New Conservation Commissioner appointed
Senior State House Bus Tour – March 26
The Southborough Senior Center is organizing a trip to the Massachusetts State Capital Building. The bus tour will take place Wednesday, March 26. Read the full article → from Senior State House Bus Tour – March 26
Town election reminder: Pull papers this week, still uncontested seats (Updated)
An update on uncontested seats up for town election, and reminder to pull papers by noon on Friday if you plan to run. Read the full article → from Town election reminder: Pull papers this week, still uncontested seats (Updated)
The week in government (3/17/14-3/23/14): Main Street – historic district and reconstruction project
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/17/14-3/23/14): Main Street – historic district and reconstruction project
Town road news: Parking ban extended to 3/31, Bridge St open, and Main St project information sharing (Updated)
Announcements and news from the town and this week’s BOS meeting. Read the full article → from Town road news: Parking ban extended to 3/31, Bridge St open, and Main St project information sharing (Updated)
BOS: Gulbankians resolution lies with voters; Barn Hollow proceeding unresolved; Town meeting postponed – April 16th & 17th
Residents at Annual Town Meeting will be given the chance to “effect a resolution” on an issue that has been plaguing the Town for years. But it’s not the compromise that most of us expected to vote on this April. Read the full article → from BOS: Gulbankians resolution lies with voters; Barn Hollow proceeding unresolved; Town meeting postponed – April 16th & 17th
Main Street project: PB last night, BOS tonight, state hearing moved & more meetings abound
Including tonight, there are three meetings planned related to the Main Street project, prior to Town Meeting. Plus a date change on the State public hearing. Read the full article → from Main Street project: PB last night, BOS tonight, state hearing moved & more meetings abound
Town Tweets: Bridge St bridge opening soon, Starbucks temporarily closing
If you aren’t on twitter, or don’t follow @17 common, you likely missed these announcements from the town today. Read the full article → from Town Tweets: Bridge St bridge opening soon, Starbucks temporarily closing
The week in government (3/10/14-3/16/14): Interview for Library Director, BOS on Town Meeting and articles, Advisory on school budgets, vote on hiring Superintendent, and school calendar update
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/10/14-3/16/14): Interview for Library Director, BOS on Town Meeting and articles, Advisory on school budgets, vote on hiring Superintendent, and school calendar update
River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday
Yesterday, the town announced that the Route 85 River Street bridge will be limited to one direction at a time starting March 10. To accomodate the two way traffic, a temporary light will be in place. Read the full article → from River Street bridge will narrow to one lane starting Monday
BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS
Board of Health Chair, Louis Fazen, III, has filed papers for the 2 year Board of Selectmen seat. And The Metrowest Daily News covered this week’s BOH meeting. Read the full article → from BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS
Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Licenses for the current year expire at the end of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one. Read the full article → from Dog owners: Time to get a new license for your pet
The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)