At Monday’s Planning Board meeting, members discussed their intended warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting in April. They hope to include two zoning bylaw revisions: Medical Marijuana zoning (tabled from fall) and Site Plan Review bylaws. Read the full article → from New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
Government
Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
The MBTA announced it’s new schedule to begin this month. Is it an improvement for Southborough? Read the full article → from Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Here are some stories the Metrowest Daily News covered this week that I haven’t gotten to yet. Read the full article → from News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Get your nomination papers next week
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process begins next week. Read the full article → from Get your nomination papers next week
Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
Monday night, the Planning Board discussed the developer’s new proposal. The only real consensus in the room was that it needed more work. Read the full article → from Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
The holidays were giving this year. Let’s not stop there
Youth and Family Services’ Director Laurie Sugarman-Whittier shares how the Holiday Giving Program did this year. Read the full article → from The holidays were giving this year. Let’s not stop there
MWDN: BOS’ 2014 priorities include study on new police and fire building
The Board of Selectmen met on Thursday to set goals for 2014. Read the full article → from MWDN: BOS’ 2014 priorities include study on new police and fire building
The week in government (1/06/13 – 1/10/13): Kindergarten tuition increase and Barn Hollow open space
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/06/13 – 1/10/13): Kindergarten tuition increase and Barn Hollow open space
Should Southborough implement a local meals tax (like surrounding towns)?
At their December 17th meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed the possibility of a meals tax. It’s not something currently scheduled for a vote, just something they may consider in future. Read the full article → from Should Southborough implement a local meals tax (like surrounding towns)?
Don’t forget to fill in the town census
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is your friendly reminder to fill it out and send it in. By law the town is required to create a street listing of residents each year to maintain an accurate voting list, among other things. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to fill in the town census
MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the compromise for the disputed open space isn’t proceeding as proposed last fall. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
Southborough Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are cancelled this week. Read the full article → from Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
Why flags will be at half staff: January 2, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of US Marine Corps Sergeant Daniel M. Vasselian of Abington. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: January 2, 2014
2013 in review: story countdown
I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown