A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/24/14-3/30/14): Park Central public hearing and Warrant Article discussions
Government
Video: A walk through of the Main Street reconstruction project
The DPW followed through on resident’s suggestion to create a video to explain the Main Street project. Read the full article → from Video: A walk through of the Main Street reconstruction project
Election news: Parry running for BOS and investigating sabotage
Former Selectman David Parry pulled papers on Friday to run in the coming Board of Selectmen election. The candidate reported an incident over the weekend that he believes may have been an attempt to sabotage his run. Read the full article → from Election news: Parry running for BOS and investigating sabotage
Hot topics in upcoming meetings: Park Central hearing and Main Street project
Every Monday, I share the posted town board and committee meetings for the week. But with a couple of hot button issues on agendas for next week, I decided to give readers a little extra notice. Read the full article → from Hot topics in upcoming meetings: Park Central hearing and Main Street project
Non-binding Warrant Article on tax rate: presentation in support of split rate
A Town Meeting Warrant Article will ask voters to weigh in on classifying the town’s tax rate as single or split. Read the full article → from Non-binding Warrant Article on tax rate: presentation in support of split rate
Public hearing on zoning bylaw warrant article – March 31
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
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