A list of department and committee meetings for the week with some agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/16/13-10/19/13)
Government
Special Primary on Tuesday, October 15
This Tuesday is the primary for the special election for U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’ 5th District. The seat is currently held by now-Senator Ed Markey. The town shared information for precinct 2 voters on where to go. Read the full article → from Special Primary on Tuesday, October 15
Roundup of news from the State House
A round-up of press releases from Representave Dykema and Senator Eldridge. Read the full article → from Roundup of news from the State House
A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
The MBTA is soliciting feedback from businesses and commuters. If Southborough commuters want their needs met, this is the time to speak up. Read the full article → from A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
n case you didn’t make it to last night’s Special Town Meeting (and judging by the turnout, you probably didn’t), here’s my recap. Read the full article → from Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
There has been a lot of coverage of problems with Barn Hollow open space over the last two months. And it’s been a hot topic on the agendas of several town boards and committees.
Thanks to Selectman John Rooney, there may now be a compromise acceptable to all parties. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
Southborough’s town boards and department heads made headlines in The Metrowest Daily News this morning. Both stories relate to the town’s handling of developments proposed by Capital Group Properties. Read the full article → from Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
Roundup of Planning Board business in the news (Updated)
Two topics of recent stories by The Metrowest Daily News are relevant to the agenda for tonight’s Planning Board meeting. Read the full article → from Roundup of Planning Board business in the news (Updated)
The week in government (9/30/13-10/4/13): Stone Brook Village, marijauana zoning, and open space parcels
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/30/13-10/4/13): Stone Brook Village, marijauana zoning, and open space parcels
MWDN: Town effort to increase economic growth through business outreach
The Metrowest Daily News ran an update on the Economic Development Committee’s efforts Read the full article → from MWDN: Town effort to increase economic growth through business outreach