According to the Town website, the ReStore site was open on June 7th and will open again this Saturday. Read the full article → from Habitat for Humanity ReStore open this Saturday
Habitat for Humanity ReStore open this Saturday
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Residents working to protect their neighborhood
Residents abutting the proposed Park Central 40B project have banded together. Families on Bantry Road, Tara Road, and Blackthorn Road held a fundraiser on Sunday to “protect their neighborhood”. Read the full article → from Residents working to protect their neighborhood
The week in government (6/9 – 6/15/14): More Main Street meetings
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/9 – 6/15/14): More Main Street meetings
Town committee openings: 30 vacancies (and counting?)
Given the passionate nature of many comments posted on this blog, I can tell people care about the future of this town. Every June the Board of Selectmen offers you a new chance to get involved. Read the full article → from Town committee openings: 30 vacancies (and counting?)
BOS: Reinstating Cemetery Superviser; support TA and DPW
The Board of Selectmen have requested the reinstatement of the town’s Cemetery Supervisor.
The board acknowledged communication problems about the layoff. But they refuted charges that there were any violatations of Open Meeting Laws. They also heard and dismissed the petitioned request to remove the Town Administrator and DPW Director for their roles in the communications and layoff. Read the full article → from BOS: Reinstating Cemetery Superviser; support TA and DPW
Thursday night last chance for input to Main Street Design Working Group
Tthe Main Street Design Working Group updated the Board of Selectmen on their work. Chair Martin Healey told the board not to expect their final report until the night before the State Public Hearing. Before preparing the report, they have one more scheduled public hearing. Read the full article → from Thursday night last chance for input to Main Street Design Working Group
Public comment open on regional highway and transit projects – deadline June 19th
It looks like now is your chance to weigh in on state decisions about construction plans for our area highways. Read the full article → from Public comment open on regional highway and transit projects – deadline June 19th
SWL: Vocal residents file meeting law violation and push for firing of DPW Chief and Town Administrator
This spring, two residents have led the charge on objections to the layoff of Southborough’s Cemetery Supervisor. Now, according to Southborough Wicked Local, the women have filed an official complaint about the behavior of the Department of Public Works Director and the Town Administrator. Read the full article → from SWL: Vocal residents file meeting law violation and push for firing of DPW Chief and Town Administrator
The week in government (6/2 – 6/8/14): Main Street public feedback, cemetery reorganization/layoff discussion, and Park Central earth removal
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/2 – 6/8/14): Main Street public feedback, cemetery reorganization/layoff discussion, and Park Central earth removal
Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 2, 2014 (Updated)
According to Selectman Bill Boland, Southborough’s flags have been flying half staff all weekend and today in honor of Retired Police Sargeant and long time public servant Ray O’Connell. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 2, 2014 (Updated)
ZBA Park Central hearing: New “house rule”, improper mitigation talks, disturbing pressure, and questions on traffic study
This week, the proposed Park Central development was back in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from ZBA Park Central hearing: New “house rule”, improper mitigation talks, disturbing pressure, and questions on traffic study
Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week
Last night, the Main Street Design Working Group expressed worries about necessary public comment and its pending deadline.
Next week, the group is inviting public comment from 7-9 on Monday, June 2 and Thursday, June 5. Member Claire Reynolds hoped that residents wouldn’t hold their objections to make a show at the June 18th state public hearing. Read the full article → from Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week
Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA
A public hearing on the proposed 40B development at Park Central is scheduled for tonight. Yesterday afternoon, the town tweeted news that the hearing will cover an updated Traffic Study. Read the full article → from Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA
The week in government (5/27-6/1/14): Main Street stakeholders and public comment, and Park Central hearing at ZBA
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/27-6/1/14): Main Street stakeholders and public comment, and Park Central hearing at ZBA