Here are some final highlights from this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from More BOS business: Historical Commission appointees and funding for DPW generator
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BOS supports police department’s request to add tasers to officers’ force options
Chief Ken Paulhus addressed selectmen with his proposal to arm Southborough police with tasers.
The Board of Selectmen weren’t ready to vote, but voiced support of his plan. Read the full article → from BOS supports police department’s request to add tasers to officers’ force options
(Updated) BOS to address questions about Barn Hollow open space and “behind closed doors” communications
Several residents addressed the Board of Selectmen about a purported plan to grant “non-revokable licenses” allowing Barn Hollow residents to utilize their Open Space encroachments. Read the full article → from (Updated) BOS to address questions about Barn Hollow open space and “behind closed doors” communications
ZBA: Continuance on Ken’s Foods and withdrawl of duplexes in Southborough Village
Last week, the ZBA held public hearings on applications from Ken’s Foods and Bartolini Builders. Both hearings drew neighbor objections. Read the full article → from ZBA: Continuance on Ken’s Foods and withdrawl of duplexes in Southborough Village
The week in government (9/2 – 9/7/14): Tasers and Economic Development (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/2 – 9/7/14): Tasers and Economic Development (Updated)
Park Central: ZBA encourages more development in lieue of other 40Bs; access still point of contention
The Zoning Board of appeals voted to support Capital Group Properties’ plan to apply for a use variance at Park Central. Read the full article → from Park Central: ZBA encourages more development in lieue of other 40Bs; access still point of contention
New opening on Zoning Board of Appeals
Another member of the Zoning Board of Appeals has stepped down. Read the full article → from New opening on Zoning Board of Appeals
The week in government (8/25-9/1/14): Park Central back in front of ZBA
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/25-9/1/14): Park Central back in front of ZBA
The week in government (8/18-8/25/14): Assabet Valley to appoint interim superintendent
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
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