Whether a Southborough teen is looking to make a contribution or hoping to boost a college application, these programs are worth looking at: the Community Action Program and Big Friends. Read the full article → from Meaningful opportunities: Community service for ARHS students and mentoring for 3rd and 4th graders
Government
Southborough Library is looking for advisors
The Southborough Public Library is forming a Programming Advisory Board. They are looking for patrons to join it. Read the full article → from Southborough Library is looking for advisors
Party enrollment and voter registration deadline, September 25 (Updated)
If you plan to vote in the October 15th Special State Primary, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 is the last day to register to vote or change party enrollment. Read the full article → from Party enrollment and voter registration deadline, September 25 (Updated)
The week in government (9/23/13-9/27/13): School council’s role in budget and begin work on OSRD
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/23/13-9/27/13): School council’s role in budget and begin work on OSRD
Board of Selectmen discuss their positions on motions for upcoming Special Town Meeting
The Town of Southborough has finalized the articles slated for the October 7th Special Town Meeting. At their September 17 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed their official positions. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen discuss their positions on motions for upcoming Special Town Meeting
Why flags are at half staff this week: 9/17/13-9/20/13
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff a mark of respect for the victims of the violence perpetrated at the Washington Navy Yard. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff this week: 9/17/13-9/20/13
MWDN: Marijuana dispensary zoning bylaw proposal opposition from BOH and residents
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Board of Health and several residents voiced opposition to a proposed medical marijuana zoning bylaw at Monday night’s Planning Board Meeting. Public Hearings will continue on September 30. Read the full article → from MWDN: Marijuana dispensary zoning bylaw proposal opposition from BOH and residents
Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
The Metrowest Daily News sometimes covers stories about town committees and meetings that I miss or don’t have time to do justice to.
Some of these stories are relevant to upcoming town committee meetings this week. So, here is the latest roundup …. Read the full article → from Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
The week in government (9/16/13-9/19/13): Public hearing on Marijauna dispenseries, superintendent’s goals, Advisory elections, Barn Lane open space (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/16/13-9/19/13): Public hearing on Marijauna dispenseries, superintendent’s goals, Advisory elections, Barn Lane open space (Updated)
Open Space process update
The process has begun to appoint a committee to resolve Open Space process issues. Read the full article → from Open Space process update
Roundup of Southborough department head news
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Southborough department head news
Green Committee talk on 9/17: what Southborough can do about increasing CO2
The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee will be holding a talk Read the full article → from Green Committee talk on 9/17: what Southborough can do about increasing CO2
Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
The Planning Board’s response to filed complaint: they have not violated the law, their intention has never been to keep information secret, and (though they are not obligated to) they will publish the incomplete document. Read the full article → from Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
The week in government (9/9/13-9/11/13): Zoning maps, Stone Brook and school budget priorities
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/9/13-9/11/13): Zoning maps, Stone Brook and school budget priorities